Motorcycle wobble — New Mexico Permit Test

Motorcycle wobble on the New Mexico permit test — 4 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

Most wobbles, when the front wheel and handlebars suddenly shake side to side, come from improper loading, unsuitable accessories or incorrect tire pressure.

Checking the load, the add-ons and the tires before a ride stops most wobbles before they start.

Most wobbles can be traced to improper loading, unsuitable accessories, or incorrect tire pressure.
New Mexico Driver Manual, p.39

In a wobble, a rider closes the throttle gradually to slow down, instead of trying to speed out of it.

Giving it more gas only makes the bike shake worse, while easing off lets it settle.

Close the throttle gradually to slow the motorcycle.
New Mexico Driver Manual, p.39

A rider does not use the brakes during a wobble, because braking could make it worse.

Brakes shift the bike's weight and can turn a shake into a fall.

Do no apply the brakes;
New Mexico Driver Manual, p.39

In a wobble, a rider moves body weight as far forward and down as possible.

Weight low and forward presses on the front wheel and helps calm the shaking.

Move your weight as far forward and down as possible
New Mexico Driver Manual, p.39

On the test

What can most motorcycle wobbles be traced to?

Wrong tire pressure or poor loading. Checking the load, the add-ons and the tires before a ride stops most wobbles before they start. New Mexico Driver Manual, p.39: “Most wobbles can be traced to improper loading, unsuitable accessories, or incorrect tire pressure.”

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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.