2025 New Mexico Motorcycle Permit Test 5
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in New Mexico when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for New Mexico please visit https://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/new-mexico/motorcycle.
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7. If attempting to brake in a curve, you should:
Explanation
Because tires have less traction when a motorcycle is leaning than when it is upright, always try to position your motorcycle in an upright position before braking. If you must brake while in a curve, apply the brakes more smoothly and gradually than if your motorcycle was traveling on a straightaway.
8. When riding at night, you should:
Explanation
Because distances are more difficult to judge in the dark than in daylight, be sure to reduce your speed and increase your following distance when riding at night. Use your high beam any time you are not meeting or following another vehicle.
9. When following another vehicle as a beginning rider, you should:
Explanation
A following distance of at least four seconds is recommended for beginning riders. Increase your following distance any time conditions are less than perfect.
10. Drivers on an entrance ramp may not see you on the highway. What should you do to help an entering driver merge safely?
Explanation
To reduce the risk of a collision, always allow merging vehicles plenty of space to safely enter traffic. Change lanes away from the entrance ramp if there is room to do so safely. If there isn't another lane available, adjust your speed to open up space for the merging driver.
11. Making eye contact with another driver:
Explanation
You should never take eye contact with another driver as a guarantee that they will properly yield the right-of-way to you.
12. Impairment from drinking alcohol occurs:
Explanation
It is never safe to operate a motorcycle after consuming any amount of alcohol. Impairment of the skills needed to safely ride begins well below the legal limit.
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