NM DMV Motorcycle Permit Test #18 - New Mexico DMV Motorcycle Test

1. By "choosing the best lane position" you:

are not in a blind spot.
avoid road hazards.
maximize the space cushion around you.
All of the above.

2. Drivers often fail to see a motorcycle headed toward them. Why?

It is difficult to judge a motorcycle's speed.
Motorcycles are hard to see.
All the other answers are correct.
It is hard to judge how far away a motorcycle is.

3. When you are being passed from behind, you should:

ride on the shoulder of the road.
avoid moving into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle.
swerve as soon as you can.
avoid riding in the center of the lane.

4. When riding through an intersection, motorcycle riders must be especially aware of:

pedestrians crossing the road.
All the other answers are correct.
cars turning left into their path.
vehicles in the roundabout.

5. Approach turns and curves with caution. Use these four steps for better control:

6. If you take curves or turns too fast, you may end up:

twisting the throttle.
shifting gears.
crossing into another lane of traffic.
tipping over.

7. Riding ___________ reduces your chances of being seen.

8. When traveling behind a car, ride ______, where the driver is most likely to see you.

in the left part of the lane
in the driver's blind spot
in the center portion of the lane
in the right part of the lane

9. You are approaching a turn and need to change gears. When should you change gears?

Before entering the turn
After entering the turn
During the turn
At any point before, after, or during the turn

10. You should ______ while stopped at intersections.

NM DMV MOTORCYCLE PERMIT TEST