Nebraska Driving Test

At many intersections, under certain conditions, a right turn may be made while the traffic light is red. Before turning right:

come to a complete stop, look both ways and yield the right of way to pedestrians and other traffic

A steady yellow signal light is a warning that the light is about to change to red. If you are already in the intersection, you should:

continue moving and clear the intersection safely

The major contributing factor in Nebraska crashes resulting in death and/or serious injury is:

driver being under the influence of alcohol or other drugs

The major cause of rear-end crashes in work zones is:

driving slower or faster than the surrounding traffic

The two most frequent causes of motorcycle accidents are:

failure to yield the right-of-way and making a left turn in front of an oncoming motorcycle

Headlights must be used:

from sunset to sunrise

This sign means you are approaching a railroad crossing without a signal on it. You should:

look both ways, listen for and yield to trains and be prepared to stop

When driving in snow or ice conditions:

make speed and directional changes more gradually

The following distance behind a motorcycle should be:

more than other vehicles because a motorcycle is smaller than other vehicles

Blue color traffic signs offer information on:

motorist services

A driver in a vehicle on a multi-lane controlled access highway approaching a stopped emergency or road assistance vehicle with flashing lights must:

move into a lane at least one travel lane away from stopped vehicles, if possible

Roads with double solid yellow line markings in the center indicate that passing is:

not allowed in either direction

It is unlawful to: a) pass in any marked no-passing zone. b) pass within 300 feet of a railroad crossing. c) both a and b.

pass in any marked no-passing zone

A broken yellow line beside a solid yellow line indicates:

passing is permitted on the side of the broken yellow line

A pentagon-shaped sign tells you that the sign is a:

school and school crossing sign

When you plan on leaving the interstate, you should:

signal and move into the proper lane a mile or more before the exit

Accumulating 12 violation points in a two year period results in an automatic revocation of your driver's license for ___ months.

six

Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on a thin film of water instead of the road. To prevent hydroplaning, you should:

slow down

When driving in work zones, you should:

stay alert, obey signs that are posted, don't slow speed abruptly, but be prepared to stop

When another vehicle is passing you:

stay in your lane and maintain speed unless there is an emergency

When you see an octagon shaped sign, you should:

stop

Stop lines are white lines painted across the pavement at intersections. When you approach a stop line, you should:

stop at the stop line

When leaving alleys or driveways:

stop before driving onto the sidewalk or sidewalk area

When approaching someone using a white cane or guide dog, you should:

stop until the person is well away from the roadway or path of travel

The following is true regarding funeral procession escort vehicles:

they are classified as emergency vehicles

Only ____ can reduce the alcohol level and the effects from the body.

time

If you park facing up hill where there is NO curb, set the parking brake and turn the wheels:

toward the edge of the road

The fine for first offense violation of the handicapped parking law is:

up to $100

When driving in fog, you should:

use your low beam headlights

When driving on the interstate, you should use the left lane:

while overtaking or passing another vehicle

Black-on-orange signs identify:

work zones

What is the color for warning signs specific to pedestrians, bicycles, playgrounds, schools and school buses?

yellow-green

At a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow if:

you are in the proper lane and the roadway is clear

The Nebraska blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for minor drivers under age 21 is:

.02

Drivers who refuse to submit to a chemical test for alcohol or drugs lose their driver's license for:

1 year

Persons who leave the scene of a motor vehicle crash may have their driver license revoked for up to _____ upon conviction.

1 year

Nebraska law requires individuals involved in a crash to report it to the Department of Roads within ___ days if any person is injured or killed, or damages appear to exceed ___ for any vehicle or piece of property.

10/$1000

You should never park within _ feet of a fire hydrant.

15

The minimum speed when driving on the interstate is:

40 mph

No vehicle may follow any fire apparatus traveling in an emergency status closer than:

500 feet

Nebraska law requires that individuals who change their name or address shall apply to the County Treasurer for a replacement operator's license within ___ days.

60

Motorists are not required to yield to pedestrians when they walk against the traffic light.

False

Turning left at a red light is never permitted.

False

When approaching a school bus in the opposite direction, which has its stop lights on and the stop arm extended, on a highway that is divided by a median, you should stop...

False

When driving in snow or ice conditions, it is safe to use your cruise control as long as your speed is reduced.

False

While driving at night, you may use your parking lights instead of headlights.

False

The Child Passenger Restraint Law requires that all children up to age ___ ride correctly secured in a federally approved child safety seat.

Six

A driver that operates a vehicle on Nebraska roadways has already agreed to submit a chemical test or tests when requested by a law enforcement officer.

True

A motorist making a left turn at an intersection should yield to the right-of-way to a bicyclist entering the intersection from the opposite direction.

True

It is unlawful to move into the same lane alongside a motorcycle.

True

It is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle upon any public roadway, when such vehicle is equipped with a viewing screen that is visible to the driver.

True

Without exception, never drive a vehicle through, around or under any railroad gate or barrier

True

You have stopped for a train at a railroad crossing. After the train passes, you must:

a) watch for vehicles that must stop at railroad crossings (school buses, trucks carrying hazardous materials, etc.) b) watch for multiple trains. c) both a and b.

Shoulder rumble strips be series of indented or raised elements installed on a paved roadway near the travel lane. Rumble strips are intended to:

alert drowsy or inattentive drivers through vibration and sound that their vehicle have left the road

It is unlawful to: a)pass a school bus with flashing red lights and stop arm extended. b) pass within 100 feet of any intersection. c) pass within 100 feet of any railroad crossing. d) all of the above.

all of the above

You should never park a vehicle a) in front of a public or private driveway b) within 20 feet of a crosswalk c) within 30 feet of any flashing signal located at the side of the roadway d) all of the above

all of the above

Nebraska's speed law requires you drive:

at a speed that is reasonable and safe under existing road conditions

If you park facing up hill where there IS a curb, set the parking brake and turn the wheels:

away from the curb

Sudden wind gusts on highways:

can be a problem for all vehicles

When changing lanes, you should never:

change lanes in an intersection