New Mexico Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Test d’entraînement 2

1. Question 1 sur 25

   What does SEE stand for?

   • ASearch, Evaluate, Execute
   • BScan, Examine, Exit
   • CSignal, Enter, Exit
   • DSee, Estimate, Escape
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Search, Evaluate, Execute

   SEE is a three-step way to handle traffic: Search, Evaluate, Execute.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   How should you load saddlebags?

   • AWith the heaviest items on the left
   • BFull on one side and empty on the other
   • CWith all the weight on one side
   • DWith about the same weight on each side
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. With about the same weight on each side

   Uneven saddlebags can make the motorcycle pull to one side.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   How should a motorcycle helmet fit?

   • ATight only at the forehead
   • BSnugly, all the way around your head
   • CLoosely, so it is easy to take off
   • DLoosely, so air can flow under it
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. Snugly, all the way around your head

   A helmet should fit snugly all around and have no cracks, loose padding or frayed straps.

4. Question 4 sur 25

   Where should your knees be while you ride?

   • AResting on the handlebars
   • BPointing out to the sides
   • CSpread wide apart
   • DAgainst the gas tank
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Against the gas tank

   Keeping your knees against the tank helps you keep your balance as the motorcycle turns.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   In a normal turn like the one shown, how should your body lean?

   • AFarther than the motorcycle
   • BWith the motorcycle, at the same angle
   • COpposite the motorcycle
   • DStraight up while the motorcycle leans
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. With the motorcycle, at the same angle

   In normal turns, the rider and the motorcycle lean together at the same angle.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   You want to turn left at normal speed. Which handgrip do you press forward?

   • AThe right handgrip
   • BThe left handgrip
   • CBoth grips equally
   • DNeither; you lean your body only
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. The left handgrip

   Press left, lean left, go left.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   Why must you remember to turn off your turn signal?

   • ASignals are only for night
   • BOther drivers ignore signals
   • CIt saves fuel
   • DMany motorcycle signals do not turn off by themselves
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Many motorcycle signals do not turn off by themselves

   A signal left on can make drivers think you are about to turn.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   On most motorcycles, how do you use the rear brake?

   • AWith the pedal at your right foot
   • BWith the lever at your left hand
   • CWith the pedal at your left foot
   • DWith the lever at your right hand
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. With the pedal at your right foot

   The rear brake pedal is usually in front of the right footrest.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   Your front wheel starts to wobble. What should you do?

   • AGrip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually, without braking
   • BBrake hard
   • CFight the wobble with sharp steering
   • DSpeed up to stop the wobble
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually, without braking

   Do not fight the wobble or brake. Ease off the throttle, move your weight forward and down, and pull off when you can.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    How should you ride over an object in the road that you cannot avoid?

    • ABrake hard as you hit it
    • BCross it as close to 90 degrees as you can, rising slightly off the seat
    • CSwerve over it at speed
    • DCross it at a shallow angle, staying seated
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Cross it as close to 90 degrees as you can, rising slightly off the seat

    Hit it straight on, keep a firm grip and rise slightly off the seat so your knees and elbows absorb the shock.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    In T-CLOCS, what does the L stand for?

    • ALights and electrics
    • BLane position
    • CLoad
    • DLevers
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Lights and electrics

    L is Lights and electrics: headlight, taillight, brake light, turn signals, battery and wiring.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    Why are ordinary glasses or sunglasses poor eye protection on a motorcycle?

    • AThey make your helmet too tight
    • BThey don't stop wind from reaching your eyes and may blow off
    • CThey are always too dark
    • DThey fog up only at night
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. They don't stop wind from reaching your eyes and may blow off

    Glasses won't keep your eyes from watering in the wind, and they can blow off when you turn your head.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    If you need to brake and swerve, when should you brake?

    • ABefore or after the swerve, never during it
    • BOnly with the front brake during the swerve
    • CYou should never brake at all
    • DDuring the swerve
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Before or after the swerve, never during it

    Braking while swerving can cause a skid. Separate the two actions.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    Usually, how should you cross railroad tracks that cross your lane?

    • ARide straight across within your lane
    • BStop on the tracks to look
    • CSwerve across lanes to hit them at exactly 90 degrees
    • DBrake hard while crossing
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Ride straight across within your lane

    It is usually safer to ride straight across within your lane than to turn sharply to meet the tracks at 90 degrees.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    In the diagram, which lane position is the center third of the lane?

    • APosition 3
    • BPosition 2
    • CPosition 1
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Position 2

    Lane position 2 is the center of the lane. Position 1 is the left third and position 3 is the right third.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    A dog starts to chase your motorcycle. What should you do?

    • AStop and wait for it to leave
    • BSlow down as you approach, then speed up and leave it behind
    • CSwerve toward it
    • DKick at the dog
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Slow down as you approach, then speed up and leave it behind

    Downshift and approach slowly. As you reach the dog, accelerate away. Never kick at it.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    You must stop quickly while in a curve. What is the best method?

    • ASpeed up through the curve
    • BStraighten the motorcycle first, then brake
    • CBrake hard while still leaning
    • DUse only the rear brake while leaning
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Straighten the motorcycle first, then brake

    Stand the motorcycle up and square the handlebars before braking hard. If you can't, brake gently while easing off the throttle.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    A riding group has more than four or five riders. What should it do?

    • ARide closer together
    • BSplit into two or more smaller groups
    • CUse the shoulder
    • DRide two abreast
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Split into two or more smaller groups

    Small groups are easier for drivers to pass and are less likely to be split by traffic lights.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    In the staggered formation shown, how far behind the leader should rider 2 ride?

    • ARight beside the leader
    • BTwo seconds directly behind
    • CAbout one second behind, in the right part of the lane
    • DHalf a second, in the left part
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. About one second behind, in the right part of the lane

    The second rider stays one second behind the leader, in the right side of the lane.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    In the diagram, marker 3 shows the passenger's hands. What should a passenger hold on to?

    • AThe rear fender
    • BThe rider's shoulders
    • CNothing; hands in the lap
    • DThe rider's waist or hips, or the passenger handholds
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. The rider's waist or hips, or the passenger handholds

    Passengers should hold firmly to the rider's waist, hips or belt, or to the passenger handholds.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    What should you do when riding at night?

    • AFollow the car ahead more closely
    • BSlow down and increase your following distance
    • CTurn your headlight off near other cars
    • DWear a tinted face shield
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Slow down and increase your following distance

    At night you see less, so slow down, leave more space and use the lights of the car ahead to see the road.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    You need to pull off onto the shoulder. What should you do first?

    • AStop in your lane first
    • BCheck the surface, signal, and slow down
    • CBrake hard while still on the road
    • DSwerve off quickly
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Check the surface, signal, and slow down

    Shoulders can be soft or loose. Check it, signal, and slow down before you leave the road.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    Who should carry passengers or large loads?

    • AOnly experienced riders
    • BAnyone with a permit
    • CNew riders who want practice
    • DAnyone, after one ride
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Only experienced riders

    Extra weight changes how the motorcycle handles, balances, speeds up and slows down.

24. Question 24 sur 25

    Which part of the lane must a motorcycle always avoid?

    • AThe right third
    • BThe left third
    • CNone; choose the position that lets you see and be seen best
    • DThe center third
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. None; choose the position that lets you see and be seen best

    No part of the lane needs to be avoided. Pick a position based on visibility, hazards and space around you.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    Where is the greatest risk of conflict between motorcycles and other vehicles?

    • AOn bridges
    • BAt intersections
    • CIn parking garages
    • DOn straight rural roads
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. At intersections

    Intersections are where other vehicles are most likely to cross your path.

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