2026 New Mexico Motorcycle Permit Test 9
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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19. Convex mirrors make cars seem:
Explanation
Rounded, or convex, mirrors provide a wider view of the road than flat mirrors, but they also make objects seem farther away than they actually are.
20. When riding with a heavy load, you will want to adjust the:
Explanation
Before riding with a heavy load, you should make sure your tire pressure, spring pre-load, air shocks, and dampers are at the settings recommended for the relevant weight.
21. To stop quickly, it is best to:
Explanation
To stop quickly, apply both brakes at the same time.
22. A rectangular sign may be a:
Explanation
Signs informing road users of road regulations, such as speed limits, are normally rectangular and colored white with black lettering or symbols. Riders must follow the rules posted on these regulatory signs.
23. More than half of all crashes:
Explanation
Always take extra care when riding a new or unfamiliar motorcycle. Most crashes involve riders who have had less than six months of experience with the motorcycle that they are using.
24. When changing lanes, riders should:
Explanation
A motorcycle has blind spots just like any other vehicle. A rider must always turn their head to check for traffic before changing lanes.
25. If your friend has been drinking alcohol, it is a good idea to do any of the following, except:
Explanation
There are several strategies you can use to prevent someone from riding their motorcycle while impaired. You can arrange another way for them to get home, involve them in other activities to slow the pace of their drinking, use any available excuse to stop them from leaving before they are sober, and get other friends involved to intervene as a group.
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