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  • Updated for December 2024
  • Based on official New Mexico 2024 Driver's manual

Free New Mexico MVD Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2024

While many states require you to pass a specific test of motorcycle knowledge, New Mexico requires you to pass a 50 multiple-choice question knowledge test as part of a required Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course if you are under 18. Individuals ages 13 and up may receive a motorcycle license upon completion of the Basic RiderCourse that may be valid for motorcycles with either less than 50cc engine (a Z endorsement) or less than 100cc engine (a Y endorsement). Individuals ages 15 and up can pass a Basic RiderCourse and accompanying knowledge test to either receive a motorcycle license or a Y, Z, or W endorsement, which allows an individual to ride a motorcycle with a 100cc or larger engine, or to have such an endorsement added to their provisional or regular driver’s license. The fee for a motorcycle learner’s permit is $10, while the fee is $18 for a four-year license. Topics on the test will include those covered in the Basic RiderCourse class, such as motorcycle controls, basic motorcycle operation, risk management while riding, emergency preparedness on the road, factors that can impair riders, and more. This MVD motorcycle permit practice test contains 25 questions to help prepare you for your exam.

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  • Perfect for learner’s permit, driver’s license, and Senior Refresher Test

What you need to know

5 min to complete
Available in EN, ES, RU
Verified by Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher, Member of ACES. See our detailed commitment to accuracy and quality in our practice tests.

What to expect on the actual NM MVD exam

25

questions

20

correct answers to pass

80%

passing score

13 y/o

minimum age to apply

List of questions (classic view)

  1. Why is maintaining a space cushion important?
  2. On a slippery surface, what is the most effective braking method?
  3. Which of the following provide the best traction for motorcycles?
  4. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, the best way to stop it is to
  5. How can you achieve maximum stopping power?
  6. Two or more motorcyclists riding together in the same lane should ride
  7. If a bicycle on your right reaches an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without signs or signals) at the same time as you do, you should
  8. Car drivers are most likely to try to share your lane when
  9. The best way to swerve is to
  10. You should increase your following distance
  11. The most important thing about swerving is to
  12. To cross railroad tracks that run parallel to your course, you should cross them at an angle of at least
  13. Which of the following does NOT lessen your chances of being involved in a collision?
  14. When turning a motorcycle, what should you avoid?
  15. Riding ____________ decreases your chances of being seen.
  16. What is engine braking?
  17. Which lane positions are safest for motorcycles?
  18. Which of the following can affect your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
  19. The best path through a curve
  20. In which of these situations is a driver likely to try to share your lane?
  21. For the most effective steering, your hands should be positioned
  22. The front brake is controlled by
  23. When you're riding through a curve, the most effective lane position
  24. When can you ride a motorcycle between two lanes of traffic?
  25. You should not ride your motorcycle alongside cars because
  26. What should you do on Step 3 of passing?
  27. When you are being passed from behind,
  28. Which portion of the lane should you be in before starting to pass?
  29. What should you do to avoid colliding with a vehicle cutting in?
  30. As you are riding, an object appears suddenly in your path. What should you do?
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