New Mexico Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-15 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

If you must swerve, you should:

Shift your weight quickly.
Turn your handlebars quickly.
Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.
Press the handgrip in the opposite direction of the turn.

Q.2

Signals on a motorcycle:

Serve little purpose since motorcycles are smaller than most other vehicles.
Are very important to alert other motorists to a rider's intentions.
Should not be used if no vehicles are close to the motorcycle.
Are more complicated than those on a car.

Q.3

Waiting for one hour to ride after having one drink:

Guarantees that you cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
Guarantees that your riding skills will not be affected.
Should be fine as long as you ride slowly.
May not entirely remove the effects of alcohol from your body.

Q.4

A pre-ride inspection should be done:

Before every ride.
Once a week.
Once a month.
Once a season.

Q.5

Of the following, which is not considered protective clothing?

A leather jacket
Full-fingered gloves
Long pants made of denim
Athletic shoes

Q.6

Of the following, the colors that best allow riders to be seen are:

Orange and red.
Green and blue.
Purple and gold.
Black and white.

Q.7

When riding behind a car, you should ride:

In any part of the lane.
In the part of the lane closest to the shoulder.
In the part of the lane that places your image in the car's rearview mirror.
As close to the car as possible.

Q.8

When carrying a passenger, a motorcyclist should tell the passenger to:

Sit as far back as possible.
Hold onto the seat.
Put their feet on the muffler.
Mount the motorcycle after the motorcycle has been started.

Q.9

If you wait an hour per alcoholic drink before you ride your motorcycle:

You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
Your skills will not be affected.
Side effects may still remain.
You will be fine as long as you ride slowly.

Q.10

A DOT-approved helmet:

Restricts the wearer's vision to the sides.
Can greatly reduce the severity of a head injury.
Is usually uncomfortable.
Makes it more difficult for the wearer to control their motorcycle.

Q.11

When going through a curve, you should:

Always stay in the same portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
Always stay in the left portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
Always stay in the right portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
Remember that the best path may not follow the curve of the road.

Q.12

When braking, you should:

Squeeze the front brake and press the rear brake.
Grab at the front brake and squeeze the rear brake.
Jam on the front brake and grab at the rear brake.
Press down on the front brake and jam on the rear brake.

Q.13

When riding on a slippery surface, you should:

Increase your speed.
Use only the front brake.
Avoid making sudden moves.
Travel on the shoulder so you are not next to other traffic.

Q.14

A properly-fitted motorcycle:

Allows the rider to touch the ground with their feet while seated.
Has a seat even with the rider's waist.
Has a seat that is 10 inches above the rider's waist.
Has a seat that is 10 inches below the rider's waist.

Q.15

When changing lanes, riders should:

Rely only on their mirrors to identify other vehicles.
Turn their head to look for traffic behind them.
Not worry about other traffic.
Slam on the brakes to allow any vehicles in their blind spot to pass.

Q.16

What is the primary psychoactive component in marijuana?

THC
TMJ
MRT
AAP

Q.17

A flashing yellow traffic light means:

Stop.
Go.
Stop, then go.
Slow down and proceed with caution.

Q.18

Studies show that most crash-involved riders:

Under-brake the front tire and over-break the rear tire.
Over-break the front tire and under-brake the rear tire.
Only use the front brake.
Only use the rear brake.

Q.19

When making normal stops, you should:

Use only the rear brake.
Use only the front brake.
Use both the front and rear brakes.
Alternate between the front and rear brakes.

Q.20

When in traffic, motorcycles need:

Much less distance to stop than cars.
Less distance to stop than cars.
As much distance to stop as cars.
More distance to stop than cars.

Q.21

A windshield:

Is a good substitute for a face shield.
Does not completely protect your eyes from the wind.
Is required on all motorcycles.
Should be used on windy days.

Q.22

When carrying a passenger or cargo:

It may take less time to accelerate, but more time to stop.
It may take more time to accelerate and stop.
It may take more time to accelerate, but less time to stop.
It may take less time to accelerate and stop.

Q.23

When riding with a passenger, you should:

Ride faster than usual.
Rider more slowly than usual.
Start slowing later than usual.
Try to squeeze into smaller gaps in traffic.

Q.24

Which fabric provides the best protection for motorcycle riders?

Leather
Denim
Wool
Polyester

Q.25

When riding near stopped or slow-moving cars, a motorcyclist should:

Pull over and wait until traffic begins to move.
Ride on the shoulder to get through the area as quickly as possible.
Weave between the cars to get through the area as quickly as possible.
Not weave between the cars.

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