New Mexico Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026

Practice question bank

Sample questions

1. If it is warm outside, should you wear a leather jacket while riding?

   • No, it will make you too hot.
   • Yes, but take frequent breaks to remove the jacket and cool off.
   • Yes, riding jackets are made to keep the rider cool, even in warm weather. ✓
   • No, jackets get in the way of steering.

   Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation · Answer: C · Official handbook: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual (18th ed.), p. 5

2. When riding a motorcycle, you should:

   • Assume the motorcycle is as easy to see as other vehicles.
   • Assume other drivers can’t see you. ✓
   • Not be concerned with taking steps to ensure that other drivers see you.
   • Ride offensively.

   General Driving Knowledge · Answer: B · Official handbook: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual (18th ed.), p. 23

3. 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.

   Impaired Driving & Penalties · Answer: C · Official handbook: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual (18th ed.), p. 14

4. When riding at night, how should your following distance compare to your following distance during the day?

   • You should allow a longer following distance when following another vehicle at night. ✓
   • You should allow a shorter following distance when following another vehicle at night.
   • You should always maintain the same following distance regardless of the time of day.
   • Following distance really doesn’t matter.

   Speed Limits & Following Distance · Answer: A · Official handbook: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual (18th ed.), p. 7

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