Nebraska CDL — General Knowledge: Right-of-Way Practice Test

Question 1

On the stop/start maneuver you are about to pull back onto the road. Which direction does the manual single out when you check traffic?

Accepted Answer

The left — Before steering back into the lane you check traffic from all directions, and the manual adds 'especially to the left.'

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The right

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Straight behind

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Overhead

Question 2

How should you control your speed as you approach a railroad crossing?

Accepted Answer

Keep it low enough to stop short of the tracks if a stop becomes necessary — Speed is to be reduced according to how well you can see approaching trains and kept to a point that lets you stop before the tracks.

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Hold highway speed so you clear the tracks quickly

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Speed up once you can see the crossbuck

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Match the speed of the vehicle ahead

Question 3

Before entering an expressway on the road test, what are you expected to do after checking traffic and signaling?

Accepted Answer

Blend smoothly into the correct traffic lane — The three steps before entering are to check traffic, use proper signals, and merge smoothly into the correct lane.

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Stop at the end of the ramp and wait to be waved in

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Move at once to the far left lane

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Speed up beyond the limit to claim a gap

Question 4

On the multiple-lane portion of the road test, which lane changes will you be asked to make?

Accepted Answer

One to the left, then one back to the right — The examiner asks for a lane change to the left and then a change back to the right, each made after traffic checks and proper signals.

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Two to the right in a row

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One to the right, then onto the shoulder

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None; lane changes are only described aloud

Question 5

The manual's move-over guidance applies when you approach which two roadside situations?

Accepted Answer

A stopped emergency vehicle at the roadside, or a work zone — The guidance tells drivers to slow and, when safe, change to a lane not next to an authorized emergency vehicle stopped at the roadside or a work zone.

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A school bus loading children or a funeral procession

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A toll plaza or a weigh station

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A rest area entrance or a scenic turnout

Question 6

Why does the manual tell you to watch for drivers who feel your commercial vehicle is holding them up?

Accepted Answer

They may pass without a safe gap in oncoming traffic and cut in too close ahead of you — Drivers in a hurry may pass when there is no safe gap in oncoming traffic and then cut in tightly in front of you, or pull out ahead of you to avoid being stuck behind.

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They usually stop and wait behind you

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They tend to flash their lights as a courtesy

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They are required to yield to trucks

Question 7

On the road test, what must your vehicle not do while you are making a turn?

Accepted Answer

Move into oncoming traffic — During the turn the vehicle should stay out of oncoming traffic and end up in the correct lane, with both hands on the wheel.

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Use a lower gear

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Slow below the speed limit

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Finish in the correct lane

Question 8

Your turn forces you across the center line into the oncoming lane. What does the manual say to do for vehicles coming toward you?

Accepted Answer

Watch for them and leave them space to pass or to stop — The manual says to look out for oncoming vehicles and leave them space to get by or stop, but not to back up for them because someone may be behind you.

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Back up to give them the whole lane

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Hurry through before they arrive

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Sound the horn until they pull over

Question 9

With what expectation does the manual say every railroad-highway crossing must be approached?

Accepted Answer

That a train is coming — The manual calls these crossings always dangerous and says each one must be approached expecting a train.

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That the signals are working

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That the gates will come down in time

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That the tracks are out of service

Question 10

Which pairing matches the manual's penalties for railroad-highway grade crossing violations?

Accepted Answer

First violation: at least 60 days — The scale is at least 60 days for a first violation, at least 120 days for a second within three years, and at least one year for a third within three years.

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First violation: at least one year

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Second violation within three years: at least 60 days

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Third violation within three years: at least 120 days

Question 11

On the road test, what must you do for pedestrians and traffic already in an intersection as you drive through?

Accepted Answer

Decelerate and yield to them — When driving through an intersection you are expected to check traffic thoroughly, slow down, and give way to pedestrians and vehicles already in it.

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Sound the horn and maintain speed

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Change lanes to go around them

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Stop only if the examiner says to

Question 12

What does the manual say about driving slowly in the left lane of traffic?

Accepted Answer

Don't do it — Among its tips for not being an aggressive driver, the manual says to keep a reasonable following distance and not to drive slowly in the left lane.

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It is the safest place for a heavy truck

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It is recommended when you are being tailgated

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It is required for vehicles over 26,001 pounds

Nebraska CDL — General Knowledge: Right-of-Way practice test

Study questions with answers

1. On the stop/start maneuver you are about to pull back onto the road. Which direction does the manual single out when you check traffic?

2. How should you control your speed as you approach a railroad crossing?

3. Before entering an expressway on the road test, what are you expected to do after checking traffic and signaling?

4. On the multiple-lane portion of the road test, which lane changes will you be asked to make?

5. The manual's move-over guidance applies when you approach which two roadside situations?

6. Why does the manual tell you to watch for drivers who feel your commercial vehicle is holding them up?

7. On the road test, what must your vehicle not do while you are making a turn?

8. Your turn forces you across the center line into the oncoming lane. What does the manual say to do for vehicles coming toward you?

9. With what expectation does the manual say every railroad-highway crossing must be approached?

10. Which pairing matches the manual's penalties for railroad-highway grade crossing violations?

11. On the road test, what must you do for pedestrians and traffic already in an intersection as you drive through?

12. What does the manual say about driving slowly in the left lane of traffic?

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