NEW MEXICO DMV MOTORCYCLE TEST

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To earn your motorcycle license in New Mexico, you must pass a knowledge test and an on-cycle skills test. Knowledge test questions are based on information from the New Mexico Motorcycle Operator Manual. They require that you know and understand road rules and safe riding practices. The New Mexico motorcycle test consists of 25 questions. To pass you must correctly answer at least 20 questions (80%).
1. The front brake is operated by ________________ .
the right foot pedal
the right hand lever
the left foot pedal
the left hand lever
2. The greatest potential for conflict between you and other traffic is:
in the center portion of the lane.
where dirt and gravel collect.
in the left lane position.
at intersections.
3. When the engine locks, you should:
Take the steps described in all the other answers, in the appropriate order.
pull off the road and stop.
check the oil.
squeeze the clutch lever to disengage the engine from the rear wheel.
4. The gearshift lever is located:
by the right handgrip.
in front of the left footrest.
by the left handgrip.
in front of the right footrest.
5. Shifting to a lower gear causes an effect similar to using the brakes. This is known as:
engine braking.
downshifting.
engine breaking.
upshifting.
6. The front brake supplies __________ of the potential stopping power.
about 20%
about 70%
all
about 40%
7. When the engine “locks”, it is usually:
wobbling.
out of balance.
broken.
low on oil.
8. When you check your tires, what are you checking for?
Tread wear
Tire pressure
Cuts and scrapes
All of the above.
9. When parking at the roadside, you should park at a ______-degree angle with your ______ tire touching the curb.
45, front
90, rear
90, front
45, rear
10. When riding with a passenger you should ride ______ when taking curves.
slower
faster
at normal speed
None of the other answers is correct.
 
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NM Motorcycle Permit Test

Number of questions: 25
Correct answers to pass:20
Passing score:80%
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