New Mexico Motorcycle: Traffic Laws & Signals Practice Test

Question 1

How far ahead of a turn should you switch on your signal?

Accepted Answer

At least 100 feet — The signal belongs on at least 100 feet before the turn, and it should be switched off afterward if it has not canceled itself.

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As you begin the turn

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At least 50 feet

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At least 300 feet

Question 2

How close to a fire hydrant may you legally park?

Accepted Answer

No closer than 15 feet — Parking is banned within 15 feet of a hydrant, within 25 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, and within 30 feet of a stop sign, yield sign or traffic signal.

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There is no set distance

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No closer than 5 feet

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No closer than 30 feet

Question 3

What is a shared center lane, marked by a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line on each side, used for?

Accepted Answer

Left turns by traffic traveling in either direction — Traffic moving in both directions uses that center lane to make left turns, and U-turns where those are allowed.

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Parking during off-peak hours

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Emergency vehicles only

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Passing slower traffic

Question 4

What is the maximum speed in a posted school zone in New Mexico?

Accepted Answer

15 miles per hour — School zones carry a 15 mile per hour maximum where a speed limit is posted.

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30 miles per hour

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20 miles per hour

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25 miles per hour

Question 5

A solid yellow line runs on your side of the center, with a broken yellow line on the other side. What may you do?

Accepted Answer

Stay in your lane, because passing is not permitted from your side — Where one line is solid and one is broken, the driver on the solid side may not pass, while the driver on the broken side may when it is safe.

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Pass whenever the road ahead is clear

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Pass only after dark

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Pass only vehicles traveling under 25 miles per hour

Question 6

Unless a different limit is posted, how fast may you travel on a rural interstate highway in New Mexico?

Accepted Answer

75 miles per hour — Rural interstates carry a 75 mile per hour maximum unless signs say otherwise, while other public highways default to 55.

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55 miles per hour

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60 miles per hour

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65 miles per hour

Question 7

May you turn right while the light is red?

Accepted Answer

Yes, after a complete stop, if it is safe and no sign forbids the turn — A red light allows a right turn once you have stopped fully, provided the way is clear, no sign prohibits it, and no pedestrian is crossing in front of you.

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Never

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Yes, without stopping, if no one is coming

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Only between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Question 8

A red X glows above a travel lane. What does it mean?

Accepted Answer

That lane is closed to you — Overhead lane signals use a green arrow for a lane you may use and a red X for one you may not, while a steady yellow X means move out of the lane when it is safe.

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You may use the lane only to turn

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Traffic in the lane must stop and wait

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That lane is reserved for buses

Question 9

Which motorcycle riders and passengers must wear a helmet under New Mexico law?

Accepted Answer

Everyone under 18 years old — State law makes helmets mandatory for motorcycle operators and passengers below the age of 18, though every rider is urged to wear one.

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Only the operator, at any age

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Everyone, regardless of age

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Only passengers on the interstate

Question 10

What do two solid yellow lines between opposing lanes mean?

Accepted Answer

Neither direction of traffic may pass — A double solid yellow bars passing for both directions, though you may cross it to turn into a driveway when that is safe.

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Passing is allowed from either side

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The lane may be used for left turns from both directions

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The road is about to become one-way

Question 11

What happens if you collect twelve or more points on your driving record within a twelve-month period?

Accepted Answer

Your license is suspended for one year — Reaching twelve points inside twelve months costs the driver a one-year suspension.

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You pay a fine and keep driving

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You must retake the vision test

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Nothing happens until you reach twenty points

Question 12

A person with an instructional permit is riding a motorcycle. Where must the supervising licensed driver be?

Accepted Answer

Following behind the learner — In vehicles other than motorcycles the licensed driver sits in the right front seat; on a motorcycle that person follows the learner instead.

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Ahead of the learner at all times

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Anywhere, as long as they can be reached by phone

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Riding on the back of the same motorcycle

New Mexico Motorcycle: Traffic Laws & Signals practice test

Study questions with answers

1. How far ahead of a turn should you switch on your signal?

2. How close to a fire hydrant may you legally park?

3. What is a shared center lane, marked by a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line on each side, used for?

4. What is the maximum speed in a posted school zone in New Mexico?

5. A solid yellow line runs on your side of the center, with a broken yellow line on the other side. What may you do?

6. Unless a different limit is posted, how fast may you travel on a rural interstate highway in New Mexico?

7. May you turn right while the light is red?

8. A red X glows above a travel lane. What does it mean?

9. Which motorcycle riders and passengers must wear a helmet under New Mexico law?

10. What do two solid yellow lines between opposing lanes mean?

11. What happens if you collect twelve or more points on your driving record within a twelve-month period?

12. A person with an instructional permit is riding a motorcycle. Where must the supervising licensed driver be?

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