New Mexico Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2
22 questions written from the New Mexico Driver Manual - Motorcycles section (p. 35), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
What causes over half of motorcycle/car collisions?
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Sample questions
What causes over half of motorcycle/car collisions?
- A Riders running out of fuel
- B Riders braking too hard on dry roads
- C Cars rear-ending parked motorcycles
- D Drivers entering a rider's right-of-way
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D. Drivers entering a rider's right-of-way
Over half of motorcycle/car collisions happen when drivers enter a rider's right-of-way. That is why intersections, where traffic crosses your path, are the most dangerous places to ride.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual - Motorcycles section (p. 35), page 41
You received your first New Mexico motorcycle license at age 16. What is the rule on carrying passengers?
- A You may not carry any passenger
- B You may carry one family member
- C You may carry one passenger in daylight
- D You may carry a passenger over age 21
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A. You may not carry any passenger
In New Mexico, a first-time license holder whose license is issued under age 18 may not carry any other passenger on a motorcycle. A passenger adds weight and changes handling, so the law waits until the young rider has more experience.
Source: New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (Taxation and Revenue Department) website
A dog starts chasing your motorcycle. What should you do?
- A Kick at the dog to scare it off
- B Stop and wait for the dog to leave
- C Shift down, approach slowly, then speed up past it
- D Brake hard and swerve onto the shoulder to get away from it
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C. Shift down, approach slowly, then speed up past it
If a dog chases you, shift down and approach it slowly, then speed up as you near it and leave it behind. Don't kick at the animal; keep control of the motorcycle and look where you want to go.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual - Motorcycles section (p. 35), page 41
How old must the licensed driver be who supervises a New Mexico instructional permit holder?
- A At least 16
- B At least 18
- C At least 21
- D At least 25
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C. At least 21
A permit lets you ride only when supervised by a driver who is at least 21 and licensed to drive that type of vehicle. For a motorcycle, that means a supervisor licensed to ride one.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual - Motorcycles section (p. 35), page 4