New Mexico Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is be careful not to run into the vehicle in front of you.

Because motorcycles accelerate faster than other vehicles on the road, you must be careful not to run into the vehicle in front of you. This is especially true for trucks, which accelerate slowly.

Not quite. The answer is release the front brake and reapply it smoothly.

A locked front wheel can be hazardous. If your front wheel locks, release the front brake and reapply it smoothly to regain control.

Not quite. The answer is do all of the above.

Keep the load forward. Try to place the load over or in front of the rear axle. (Mounting loads behind the rear axle can cause a wobble.) Secure loads low, or put them in saddlebags. Attaching a load to the sissy bar raises the motorcycle's center of gravity and can cause a wobble.

Not quite. The answer is a speed limit sign on expressways.

A speed limit sign indicates the legal maximum speed allowed on the expressway under ideal driving conditions.

Not quite. The answer is 2 seconds.

When you are following another motorcycle, leave a following distance of at least two seconds, just as if you were following a car.

Not quite. The answer is A speed zone is ahead; prepare to reduce your speed to 45 mph.

The larger sign tells you that a speed zone is ahead. The smaller sign indicates what the speed limit will be. In this case, the speed limit will decrease to 45 mph ahead. Prepare to slow down so you won't exceed that speed limit.

Not quite. The answer is The lane is reserved for certain purposes or certain vehicles.

A diamond-shaped marking shows that a lane is reserved for certain purposes or certain vehicles. The lanes are usually reserved for buses or carpool vehicles during rush hour traffic.

Not quite. The answer is the right hand lever.

The front brake is controlled by the right hand lever. The left hand lever is the clutch. The right foot pedal is for the rear brake, and the left foot lever is the gear shifter.

Not quite. The answer is A stop sign

This regulatory sign is a stop sign. At a stop sign, you must stop before the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection, whichever you arrive at first. Then yield to pedestrians and other vehicles, and proceed only when the intersection is clear. You must stop near the sign and yield the right-of-way to other vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is Slow down and swerve left around the turning vehicle

Vehicles turning left in front of you, including those illegally turning left from the wrong lane, and vehicles on side streets pulling into your lane, are the biggest dangers. If a vehicle turning left enters your path, slow down and swerve left around the turning vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is the road ahead has a bump.

This sign indicates a bump in the road ahead. Slow down to avoid loss of control.

Not quite. The answer is if there are vehicles behind you.

When preparing to slow down, you should check if there are vehicles behind you. If so, you may want to flash your brake light to let them know that you are slowing down.

Not quite. The answer is Move to the left portion of the lane

When you approach a blind intersection, move to the lane position that brings you into another driver’s field of vision at the earliest possible moment. In this particular situation, you should move to the left portion of the lane, so the driver on the cross street can see you as soon as possible.

Not quite. The answer is No.

This sign indicates that parking is prohibited here between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Not quite. The answer is flashing your brake light.

Help other vehicle operators notice that you are slowing down by flashing your brake light. This is especially important when you are slowing quickly or in unusual areas.

Not quite. The answer is At a lesser angle, you might catch your tires.

Cross tracks at an angle of at least 45 degrees to avoid catching your tires on the tracks. This could cause you to lose your balance or tip over.

Not quite. The answer is use the rear brake, and move to the side of the road.

If your front tire fails while you're riding, you should ease off the throttle and use the rear brake to move to the side of the road. Never use the brake of a flat tire.

Not quite. The answer is Overloading your vehicle with too much cargo

Overloading a vehicle with cargo or passengers is worth two points. The other three choices here are each worth three points. [Traffic Violations, Rules of the Road, New Mexico Driver Manual],

Source: NMAC 18.19.5.52

Not quite. The answer is A road crew at work

This sign indicates that workers are performing maintenance on the roadway. Slow down, proceed with caution, and follow signs and instructions. If possible, move into a lane farther from the workers.

Not quite. The answer is flash your brake light.

If you are about to slow down where others might not expect it, tap your brake to flash your brake light to warn them.