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Nebraska DMV permit practice test 6

25 questions written from the Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O), covering alcohol and drugs, safe and defensive driving, hazards, weather and night driving, signals and pavement markings, road signs 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 happens to a Nebraska minor's license on a first minor-in-possession conviction?

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    B: Impounded by the court for 30 days. MIP: 30-day impoundment for a first offense, 90 days for a second, 12 months for a third or later. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1Q-14 Minor in Possession (Age 20 and Younger), page 22.

  2. Question 2How many brake systems must a Nebraska vehicle have?

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    A: Two: a service brake and a parking brake. Two systems of brakes are required: a service brake and a parking brake. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 2J Required Equipment, page 29.

  3. Question 3Is it legal to drive with only parking lights on at night in Nebraska?

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    D: No, it is unlawful. Driving with parking lights only is unlawful. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 5B Driving at Night, page 61.

  4. Question 4Must you stop at a dark (unlit) pedestrian hybrid beacon?

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    C: No, the dark-signal stop rule doesn't apply to these midblock beacons. When the beacon is dark, the statute requiring stops at dark signals does not apply to these midblock beacons. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 3A-4 Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon, page 33.

  5. Question 5What does an ADDED LANE sign mean?

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    A: Traffic from another road will enter, but no merging is needed because a lane is added. Traffic from another road will enter, but no merging is needed because a lane has been added. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 3B-4 Warning Signs, page 39.

  6. Question 6What clearance does Nebraska law require when overtaking a bicycle?

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    D: No less than three feet. You must leave no less than three feet of clearance when passing a bicycle and keep it until safely past. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 6B Bicyclists, page 69.

  7. Question 7When does a Nebraska School Permit expire?

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    B: At 16 years and three months. A School Permit expires at 16 years and three months. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1C-3 School Permit – Type SCP, page 3.

  8. Question 8Is it lawful to use nitrous oxide in a motor vehicle on a Nebraska public road?

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    D: No, it is unlawful. It is unlawful to use nitrous oxide in any motor vehicle operated on any public roadway in Nebraska. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 2F Nitrous Oxide Use Prohibited, page 27.

  9. Question 9What happens if you turn the ignition to 'lock' while the vehicle is moving?

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    D: You will be unable to control the vehicle. Never turn the ignition to lock while moving; the steering locks and you can't control the vehicle. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 2L Steering Wheel Locking Mechanism, page 29.

  10. Question 10How deep must water be to reach the bottom of most passenger cars, possibly causing loss of control or stalling?

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    A: Six inches. Six inches of water reaches the bottom of most passenger cars; two feet of moving water can carry away most vehicles, including SUVs and pickups. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 5C Adverse Weather Conditions, page 62.

  11. Question 11What does a steady double red on a pedestrian hybrid beacon mean?

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    B: Stop and remain stopped; pedestrians have the WALK signal. When both reds are steady, drivers must stop and remain stopped while pedestrians have WALK. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 3A-4 Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon, page 33.

  12. Question 12What does a LOW CLEARANCE sign tell you?

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    D: The overpass has low clearance; don't proceed if your vehicle is taller than shown. The overpass has a low clearance; do not proceed if your vehicle height exceeds the number shown. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 3B-4 Warning Signs, page 39.

  13. Question 13You are preparing to turn right and a bicyclist is riding beside you. What should you do?

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    D: Merge with the bicycle traffic and avoid turning across bicycles traveling in your direction. Merge with bicycle traffic when preparing for a right turn, and avoid turning across bicycles traveling in your direction. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 6B Bicyclists, page 69.

  14. Question 14Instead of a driver safety course, a Nebraska teen can submit a certification of how many supervised driving hours?

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    C: 50 hours, at least 10 between sunset and sunrise. The alternative to a DMV-approved driver safety course is a 50-hour certification form, with at least 10 hours between sunset and sunrise, signed by a parent, guardian or licensed driver 21+. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1C-3 School Permit – Type SCP, page 3.

  15. Question 15Is it unlawful to provide alcohol to a minor in Nebraska?

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    D: Yes, and the provider may be held liable for damages. It's unlawful to provide alcohol to a minor, and the provider may be held liable for damages suffered. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 2A Alcohol, Drugs, and Driving, page 24.

  16. Question 16What is the minimum light transmission for front side window tint in Nebraska?

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    B: 35%. Front side windows may not have tint with light transmission below 35% (or reflectance above 35%); rear windows may not go below 20%. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 2M Sunscreening and Window Tinting Restrictions, page 29.

  17. Question 17How much moving water can carry away most vehicles, including SUVs and pickups?

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    C: Two feet. Two feet of moving water can carry away most vehicles, including sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 5C Adverse Weather Conditions, page 62.

  18. Question 18A broken yellow line next to a solid yellow line is in the center of the road. When may you pass?

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    A: Only if the broken line is on your side. Passing is permitted on the side of the broken line, not on the side of the solid line. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 3C-1 Yellow Center Line Markings, page 44.

  19. Question 19What does a HORSE-DRAWN VEHICLE sign mean?

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    B: Slow-moving horse-drawn vehicles often cross or share the road here. It's posted where slow-moving horse-drawn vehicles often cross or share the roadway. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 3B-4 Warning Signs, page 39.

  20. Question 20What is a common crash type for young cyclists?

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    D: Mid-block ride-outs from a driveway, alley or curb without looking. Mid-block ride-outs, entering the road from a driveway, alley or curb without slowing or looking, are common for young cyclists. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 6B Bicyclists, page 69.

  21. Question 21What is the minimum age for a Nebraska Learner's Permit (LPD)?

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    B: 15. The minimum age for an LPD is 15. You may apply 60 days early, but it's issued on or after the 15th birthday. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1C-4 Learner's Permit – Type LPD, page 3.

  22. Question 22Which factor affects how a person absorbs alcohol, according to the Nebraska manual?

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    A: Weight, sex, food in the stomach and time spent drinking. Absorption is affected by weight, sex, food in the digestive tract and time spent drinking. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 2A Alcohol, Drugs, and Driving, page 24.

  23. Question 23Where on the windshield is non-clear sunscreening material prohibited in Nebraska?

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    A: Below the AS-1 line. Sunscreening material that is not clear and transparent is unlawful below the AS-1 line. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 2M Sunscreening and Window Tinting Restrictions, page 29.

  24. Question 24In fog, driving on roads posted 40 mph or more is not recommended when visibility is less than:

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    B: 1/4 mile. Travel on roads posted 40 mph or more isn't recommended when visibility is less than 1/4 mile. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 5C Adverse Weather Conditions, page 62.

  25. Question 25When may you lawfully cross double solid yellow lines in Nebraska?

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    A: To make a left turn into or from an alley, private road or driveway, or to avoid an obstruction. Making a left turn into or from an alley, private road or driveway, or avoiding an obstruction, are the only lawful crossings. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 3C-1 Yellow Center Line Markings, page 44.

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