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25 questions written from the Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O), covering licensing laws and penalties, alcohol and drugs, safe and defensive driving, hazards, weather and night driving, signals and pavement markings and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real Nebraska DMV test has 25 questions and you need 20 right.

25 questions

  1. Question 1A new Nebraska resident with a valid out-of-state license must get a Nebraska license within:

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    B: 30 days. Any new resident with a valid license from another state must obtain a Nebraska license within 30 days. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1A Who Must Have a Nebraska License, page 1.

  2. Question 2Nebraska prohibits drivers under 21 from driving with a BAC of:

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    B: .02% or higher. It is unlawful for a driver under 21 to drive with a BAC of .02% or higher; the .08% limit applies to all drivers and .04% to commercial drivers. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 2A Alcohol, Drugs, and Driving, page 24.

  3. Question 3What hand position does the Nebraska manual recommend in a vehicle with a steering-wheel air bag?

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    C: 9 and 3 o'clock. The recommended hand position with a steering-wheel air bag is 9 and 3 o'clock. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 2B Air Bags – Child Restraints and Seat Belts, page 25.

  4. Question 4You are about to hit a deer. What is your safest action in a passenger vehicle?

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    A: Brake firmly, steer to keep control, and stop as safely as possible. Don't veer for deer. Brake firmly, steer to keep control, and stop as safely as possible. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 2D "Don't Veer for Deer" – Driver Tips, page 26.

  5. Question 5A Nebraska traffic signal is dark because of a power failure and no officer is directing traffic. What should you do?

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    B: Treat the intersection as an all-way stop. A dark signal with no officer or flagger means the intersection is treated as an all-way stop. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 3A Traffic Signals, page 31.

  6. Question 6In Nebraska, what does a pink sign indicate?

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    D: Incident management. Pink is used for incident management signs. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 3B-1 Sign Colors, page 34.

  7. Question 7At a Nebraska uncontrolled intersection, two cars arrive at about the same time. Car A is going straight and car B is on A's right. Who yields?

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    A: Car A. At uncontrolled intersections, watch for vehicles coming from the right and yield to them; car A yields to car B. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 4B-1 Right-of-Way at Uncontrolled Intersections, page 48.

  8. Question 8In a Nebraska roundabout, when should you turn on your right-turn signal?

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    D: As you approach your exit. As you approach your exit, turn on your right-turn signal, and yield to pedestrians and bicyclists in the crosswalk as you exit. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 4B-5 Rules for Driving Roundabouts, page 49.

  9. Question 9Under Nebraska's Move Over Law, what must you do on a multi-lane controlled-access highway when approaching a stopped emergency, utility or solid-waste vehicle with flashing lights?

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    B: Move into a lane at least one lane away; if you can't, slow down to a safe speed. Move into a lane at least one lane away from the stopped vehicle; if you can't, reduce speed and keep a safe speed while passing. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 4B-6 Nebraska Move Over Law, page 51.

  10. Question 10You are in a minor crash on a Nebraska interstate with no injuries and the cars can still be driven. What should you do?

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    A: Drive them to the nearest shoulder, out of the travel lanes. Drivers in minor, no-injury crashes on interstates or freeways should drive drivable vehicles to the nearest shoulder. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 4B-7 Move Crashes to Shoulder and Quick Clearance, page 51.

  11. Question 11Unless posted, what is the speed limit in a Nebraska business district?

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    B: 20 mph. The default limit is 20 mph in business districts and 25 mph in residential districts. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 4C-1 Maximum Speed Limits – Unless Otherwise Posted, page 52.

  12. Question 12Within how many feet of an intersection or railroad crossing is passing unlawful in Nebraska?

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    B: 100 feet. It's unlawful to pass within 100 feet of any intersection or railroad crossing. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 4D Passing, page 53.

  13. Question 13Where should you never change lanes, according to the Nebraska manual?

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    C: In an intersection. Do not change lanes in an intersection. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 4E Signaling, Reversible Lanes, Lane Changing and Turning, page 55.

  14. Question 14For an emergency roadside stop, how close to the curb or road edge should you park?

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    A: Within 12 inches. Park within 12 inches of and parallel to the curb or road edge, on the right side unless it's a one-way street. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 4F Parking, page 56.

  15. Question 15What is the fine for a Nebraska permit or provisional driver's first offense of using an interactive wireless device while driving?

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    C: $200. Under GDL rules, using any interactive wireless communication device while driving carries a $200 fine for a first offense, plus points. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1B Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Driving Restrictions, page 1.

  16. Question 16What BAC limit applies to commercial motor vehicle drivers in Nebraska?

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    C: .04%. It is unlawful to drive a commercial motor vehicle with a BAC of .04% or higher. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 2A Alcohol, Drugs, and Driving, page 24.

  17. Question 17How much space should drivers of air bag-equipped vehicles leave between themselves and the steering wheel?

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    B: At least 10 inches. Allow at least 10 inches between yourself and the steering wheel. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 2B Air Bags – Child Restraints and Seat Belts, page 26.

  18. Question 18When should you especially watch for deer in Nebraska?

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    D: From dusk to dawn, in spring and fall, near waterways and wooded areas. Watch for deer from dusk to dawn, in spring and fall, and near waterways and wooded areas; they travel in groups. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 2D "Don't Veer for Deer" – Driver Tips, page 26.

  19. Question 19What is the standard sequence of a Nebraska automated traffic signal?

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    C: Green-yellow-red-green. The standard sequence is green, yellow, red, then green. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 3A Traffic Signals, page 31.

  20. Question 20What does a white regulatory sign tell you?

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    C: Regulations such as speed limits. White signs are regulatory, such as speed limits. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 3B-1 Sign Colors, page 34.

  21. Question 21At a Nebraska four-way stop, if in doubt about who should go, what does the manual advise?

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    B: Yield to the driver on your right. Common courtesy is that the first to stop goes first; if in doubt, yield to the driver on your right. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 4B-4 Intersections with Four-Way Stops, page 49.

  22. Question 22In a dual-lane roundabout, which lane should you choose to turn left?

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    B: The shared through/left-turn lane. To turn left, choose the shared through/left-turn lane; to turn right, the shared through/right-turn lane. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 4B-5 Rules for Driving Roundabouts, page 49.

  23. Question 23What is the maximum fine for a first Move Over Law offense in Nebraska?

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    B: $100. Up to $100 for a first offense; up to $500 and/or up to 7 days in jail for later offenses. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 4B-6 Nebraska Move Over Law, page 51.

  24. Question 24Your car stalls on a crossing in Nebraska. Which way should you move after getting everyone out?

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    B: In the direction the train is expected to come from. Get everyone out and off the tracks immediately and move in the direction the train is expected, then call the number on the crossing sign and 911. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 4G Railroad Crossings, page 58.

  25. Question 25Unless posted, what is the speed limit in a Nebraska residential district?

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    B: 25 mph. The default residential limit is 25 mph. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 4C-1 Maximum Speed Limits – Unless Otherwise Posted, page 52.

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