Motorcycle animals — New Mexico Permit Test

Motorcycle animals on the New Mexico permit test — 2 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

If a dog chases a motorcycle, the rider shifts down and approaches the animal slowly.

Going slow at first keeps the bike under control and stops the rider from hitting the dog.

If you are chased, shift down and approach the animal slowly.

New Mexico Driver Manual, p.38

As the rider nears a chasing dog, the rider speeds up and leaves the animal behind, and does not kick at it.

A sudden burst of speed gets past the dog, while kicking takes a foot off the bike and costs control.

As you approach it, speed up and leave the animal behind.

New Mexico Driver Manual, p.38

On the test

A dog starts chasing a motorcycle. What should the rider do first?

Shift down and approach it slowly. Going slow at first keeps the bike under control and stops the rider from hitting the dog. New Mexico Driver Manual, p.38: “If you are chased, shift down and approach the animal slowly.”

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Where these come from

Every rule here is checked against New Mexico Driver Manual, published by the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-10-04.