Nebraska DMV permit practice test 2
25 questions written from the Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O), covering following and passing, lanes, highways and freeways, parking, licensing laws and penalties, alcohol and drugs 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.
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Question 1Is it legal to exceed the speed limit while passing in Nebraska?
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D: No, it is unlawful. It is unlawful to exceed the posted speed limit when passing. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 4D Passing, page 53.
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Question 2Entering a Nebraska interstate from a ramp, when should you merge?
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C: Once the broken white line begins: adjust speed, signal and merge into a gap. The solid white line on the left separates same-direction lanes. Once the broken white line begins, adjust speed, signal and merge into a safe gap. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 5A Interstate Driving, page 60.
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Question 3How close to a flashing signal, stop sign or yield sign at the side of the road may you park in Nebraska?
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A: No closer than 30 feet. Don't park within 30 feet of any flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign or other traffic control device at the roadside. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 4F Parking, page 57.
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Question 4Who must wear a seat belt when a Nebraska permit holder is driving?
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A: All occupants, including the driver. All occupants riding with a permit holder, including the driver, must wear a seat belt; violation is a $25 fine. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1B Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Driving Restrictions, page 1.
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Question 5What BAC is unlawful for any driver in Nebraska, regardless of age or vehicle?
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B: .08% or higher. A BAC of .08% or higher is unlawful regardless of driver's age or vehicle type. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 2A Alcohol, Drugs, and Driving, page 24.
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Question 6Until what age must Nebraska children ride rear-facing (or until they reach the seat's limit)?
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B: 2. Children ride rear-facing up to age two or until they reach the car seat's upper height or weight limit. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 2B Air Bags – Child Restraints and Seat Belts, page 26.
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Question 7Railroad crossing gates are lowered. What should you do?
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A: Stay stopped until the gates go up and the lights stop flashing; driving around gates is dangerous and illegal. Stop when the lights flash, before the gate lowers, and stay stopped until the gates go up and the lights stop. Never drive around the gates. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 3B-2 Sign Shapes, page 35.
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Question 8Is speeding up to 'beat the light' on yellow legal in Nebraska?
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C: No, it is unlawful. If you haven't entered the intersection, stop safely; speeding up to beat the light is unlawful. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 3A-1 Color and Types, page 31.
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Question 9What does yellow-green (fluorescent) mean on a Nebraska sign?
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B: Warnings specific to pedestrians, bicycles, playgrounds, schools and school buses. Yellow-green is used for warning signs about pedestrians, bicycles, playgrounds, schools and school buses. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 3B-1 Sign Colors, page 34.
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Question 10When leaving an alley, driveway or parking lot, where must you stop in Nebraska?
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A: Before driving onto the sidewalk or sidewalk area. Stop before driving onto a sidewalk or sidewalk area, proceed slowly, and yield to pedestrians and approaching vehicles. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 4B-8 Leaving Alleys, Driveways and Parking Lots, page 51.
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Question 11Who may use the truck apron in a Nebraska roundabout?
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D: The rear wheels of large trucks; not cars, SUVs, pickups, bicyclists or pedestrians. Truck aprons are for the rear wheels of large trucks and are not to be used by cars, SUVs, pickups, bicyclists or pedestrians. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 4B-5 Rules for Driving Roundabouts, page 49.
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Question 12How close may you follow a fire apparatus on an emergency run in Nebraska?
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A: No closer than 500 feet. No vehicle may follow fire apparatus traveling in emergency status closer than 500 feet. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 4B-9 Right-of-Way to Emergency Vehicles, page 52.
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Question 13You are stranded in a blizzard. What should you do?
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B: Stay with the vehicle, run the engine sparingly with a window slightly open, and keep the exhaust clear. Stay with the vehicle, open a window slightly, run the engine and heater sparingly, keep snow off the tailpipe, and use flashers and dome light to be seen. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 5C Adverse Weather Conditions, page 63.
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Question 14Unless posted, what is the speed limit on a Nebraska gravel (not dustless) road?
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C: 50 mph. The default limit on gravel or non-dustless roads is 50 mph. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 4C-1 Maximum Speed Limits – Unless Otherwise Posted, page 52.
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Question 15How far behind the vehicle ahead should you stay while preparing to pass, according to the Nebraska manual?
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C: At least three seconds. Stay at least three seconds behind the vehicle ahead before passing. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 4D Passing, page 53.
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Question 16A car is entering the interstate from a ramp next to your lane. What should you do if safe?
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D: Signal and move left to give it a smooth entry. Be alert at entrance ramps. If safe, signal and move left to allow entering vehicles a smooth, safe entry. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 5A Interstate Driving, page 60.
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Question 17How close to a crosswalk at an intersection may you park in Nebraska?
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B: No closer than 20 feet. Don't park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 4F Parking, page 57.
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Question 18For the first 6 months, how many passengers under 19 who are not immediate family may a Nebraska POP holder carry?
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D: One. A POP holder is limited to one passenger younger than 19 who isn't an immediate family member for the first 6 months. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1B Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Driving Restrictions, page 1.
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Question 19Is it legal for a passenger to have an open alcoholic beverage in a vehicle on a Nebraska public road?
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A: No, it is unlawful for drivers and passengers. It is unlawful for drivers and passengers to consume or possess an open container of alcohol inside any vehicle on a public roadway or public parking area. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 2A Alcohol, Drugs, and Driving, page 24.
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Question 20Until what age must Nebraska children ride in a federally approved child safety seat?
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B: Up to age 8. Children up to age eight must ride in a federally approved child safety seat, in a non-front seat if one is available (primary law). Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 2B Air Bags – Child Restraints and Seat Belts, page 26.
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Question 21Which is a clue that a parked car may pull out in front of you?
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C: Exhaust from the tailpipe, brake or backup lights on, or front wheels turned out. Watch for exhaust, brake or backup lights, a turn signal, wheels turned toward traffic, or someone in the driver's seat. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 4D Passing, page 54.
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Question 22A flashing red light is at a railroad crossing but no train is visible. What must you do?
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D: Come to a complete stop. A flashing red light at a railroad crossing requires a complete stop even if no train is visible. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 3A-1 Color and Types, page 31.
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Question 23What does a triangle-shaped sign always mean?
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B: Yield. The three-sided triangle always means yield. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 3B-2 Sign Shapes, page 35.
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Question 24An emergency vehicle approaches with siren and lights on an undivided road. What must you do?
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D: Yield, pull parallel and close to the right edge clear of intersections, and stop until it passes. Yield, drive to the right edge clear of intersections and stop until it passes, then watch for other emergency vehicles. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 4B-9 Right-of-Way to Emergency Vehicles, page 51.
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Question 25Where should a right turn be made?
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A: As close as practical to the right side of the road. A right turn shall be made as close as practical to the right side of the road. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 4E Signaling, Reversible Lanes, Lane Changing and Turning, page 55.
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