Question 1

How many questions are on New Mexico's motorcycle knowledge test, and what's the passing score?

Accepted Answer

25 questions, with at least 20 correct (80%) to pass — New Mexico's motorcycle knowledge test has 25 questions, and an applicant needs at least 20 correct (80%) to pass.

Question 2

What must a New Mexico motorcycle applicant pass to earn a license?

Accepted Answer

Both a written knowledge test and an on-cycle skills test — A New Mexico motorcycle applicant must pass both a written knowledge test and an on-cycle skills test.

Question 3

Who must wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle in New Mexico?

Accepted Answer

Every operator and passenger under 18 — New Mexico requires a helmet for a motorcycle operator or passenger under 18; a rider 18 or older may legally ride without one.

Question 4

What other vehicle does New Mexico's under-18 helmet law also cover, alongside motorcycles?

Accepted Answer

All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) — New Mexico's under-18 helmet requirement covers both motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) under the same statute.

Question 5

What must a New Mexico helmet meet if the rider is under 18?

Accepted Answer

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 218 — A New Mexico rider under 18 must wear a helmet meeting Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 218.

Question 6

Why can New Mexico's high-desert terrain create a sudden hazard for a rider during summer monsoon season?

Accepted Answer

A low dip in the road, an arroyo, can flood quickly with little warning — New Mexico's high-desert terrain includes arroyos — low dips in the road — that can flood suddenly during a summer monsoon downpour, catching a rider off guard.

Question 7

What knowledge-test source does New Mexico's motorcycle exam draw from?

Accepted Answer

The New Mexico Motorcycle Operator Manual — New Mexico's motorcycle knowledge test draws from the New Mexico Motorcycle Operator Manual.

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