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Nebraska DMV permit practice test 5

25 questions written from the Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O), covering signals and pavement markings, road signs, sharing the road, emergencies, speed limits 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 1What does a flashing yellow arrow mean?

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    B: You may cautiously turn in the arrow's direction, yielding to pedestrians and other traffic. From the proper lane, you may cautiously enter to make the arrow's movement, yielding to pedestrians and other traffic. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 3A-1 Color and Types, page 32.

  2. Question 2What does a red circle with a slash on a sign mean?

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    B: NO: the symbol shows what's prohibited. A red circle with a slash means NO; the symbol shows what's prohibited. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 3B-3 Regulatory Signs, page 36.

  3. Question 3How much following distance should you leave behind a motorcycle?

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    D: Three or four seconds. Allow three or four seconds behind a motorcycle so the rider can maneuver or stop in an emergency. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 6A Motorcycles, page 68.

  4. Question 4You hit an unattended vehicle in Nebraska. What must you do?

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    B: Contact the proper authorities and leave written information where the owner can find it. Contact the proper authorities and leave written information (name, address, license, insurance, etc.) where the owner can find it. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 7A General Information, page 73.

  5. Question 5What happens to speeding fines in Nebraska school zones and work zones with workers present?

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    B: They are doubled. Fines are doubled in school zones and in work zones when workers are present. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 4C-3 Adjusting Speed for Work and School Zones, page 53.

  6. Question 6What is the maximum fine for a first handicapped parking violation in Nebraska?

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    B: $150. Up to $150 for a first offense, $300 for a second and $500 for a third. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 4F Parking, page 57.

  7. Question 7How long is a Nebraska School Learner's Permit (LPE) valid?

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    B: Six months. An LPE expires six months after it is issued. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1C-2 School Learner's Permit – Type LPE, page 2.

  8. Question 8How long is the administrative license revocation (ALR) for a first offender who fails an alcohol test in Nebraska?

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    D: 180 days. First-time offenders who fail an alcohol test serve a 180-day ALR; subsequent offenders and refusals get one year. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1Q-7 Administrative License Revocation, page 20.

  9. Question 9What does signing a Nebraska traffic ticket mean?

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    A: It isn't an admission of guilt, but refusing to sign may result in arrest. Signing a ticket is not an admission of guilt, but refusing to sign may result in arrest. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 2G What to Do and Expect When Pulled Over by Police, page 28.

  10. Question 10When must headlights be used in Nebraska?

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    A: From sunset to sunrise. Headlights must be used from sunset to sunrise; use low beams as daylight fades. Driving with parking lights only is unlawful. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 5B Driving at Night, page 61.

  11. Question 11What does a steady yellow X lane-use signal mean?

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    A: Move out of the lane as soon as safely possible; a red X will soon appear. A steady yellow X means move out of the lane as soon as safely possible because a red X is coming. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 3A-3 Lane Use Signals, page 32.

  12. Question 12What do WRONG WAY and DO NOT ENTER signs identify when used together?

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    A: A one-way street or expressway ramp you must not enter. Used together, they identify a one-way street or expressway ramp. Do not drive past either sign. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 3B-3 Regulatory Signs, page 37.

  13. Question 13When may a bicyclist ride in the travel lane instead of far right in Nebraska?

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    A: When the lane is too narrow for a bicycle and a vehicle to travel safely side by side. Bicyclists ride as far right as practical, but may use the lane when it's too narrow to share safely. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 6B Bicyclists, page 68.

  14. Question 14When may you leave the scene of a crash in Nebraska?

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    D: When released by the proper authorities. Do not leave the scene until released by the proper authorities. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 7A General Information, page 73.

  15. Question 15What is the normal Nebraska fine for speeding 11-15 mph over the limit (plus court costs)?

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    B: $75. The fine schedule lists $75 for 11-15 mph over ($150 in work or school zones). Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 4C-4 Speeding Fine Schedule, page 53.

  16. Question 16May you park in the access aisle next to a handicapped parking stall?

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    A: No. Do not park in the handicapped access aisles directly beside handicapped stalls. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 4F Parking, page 57.

  17. Question 17What is the minimum age for a Nebraska School Permit (SCP)?

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    B: 14 years and two months. The SCP minimum age is 14 years and two months, after holding an LPE or LPD for at least two months. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1C-3 School Permit – Type SCP, page 2.

  18. Question 18An under-21 Nebraska driver is convicted of an underage refusal to submit to a chemical test. How long does the court impound the license?

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    B: 90 days. For an underage refusal conviction the court impounds the license for 90 days, and the conviction stays on the driving record for 120 days. (A .02% conviction is a 30-day impoundment.) Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1Q-6 .02% Under Age Drinking (Age 20 and Younger) and Driving, page 20.

  19. Question 19What minimum tire tread depth does Nebraska law require?

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    B: 2/32 inch. Pneumatic tires must have at least 2/32 inch of tread. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 2J Required Equipment, page 29.

  20. Question 20Within how many feet must you dim your headlights when following another vehicle in Nebraska?

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    B: 200 feet. Dim headlights when following within 200 feet of another vehicle and when meeting oncoming vehicles. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 5B Driving at Night, page 61.

  21. Question 21A pedestrian hybrid beacon shows two flashing red lights in a back-and-forth pattern. What must you do?

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    D: Stop, and proceed only after verifying no pedestrian is in your lane or an adjacent lane. During the alternating flashing reds, stop and verify no pedestrian is in your lane or an adjacent lane before proceeding. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 3A-4 Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon, page 33.

  22. Question 22What does a CENTER LANE LEFT TURN ONLY sign mean?

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    A: A driver may use the center lane only to make a left turn. A driver may use the center lane only to make a left turn. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 3B-3 Regulatory Signs, page 37.

  23. Question 23On one-way streets in urban areas, where may bicyclists ride in Nebraska?

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    A: In the far left lane. On one-way urban streets, bicyclists may ride in the far left lane. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 6B Bicyclists, page 69.

  24. Question 24What is a major cause of rear-end crashes in work zones, according to the Nebraska manual?

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    A: Driving slower or faster than the surrounding traffic. Driving slower or faster than surrounding traffic is a major cause of work zone rear-end crashes; keep a steady speed with the flow. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 4C-3 Adjusting Speed for Work and School Zones, page 53.

  25. Question 25Who can get a Nebraska School Permit (SCP)?

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    A: Someone who lives or attends school outside a city of 5,000 or more. An SCP can be issued if the person lives outside, or attends a school outside, a city of 5,000 or more. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1C-3 School Permit – Type SCP, page 2.

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