Nebraska Car / Permit: Traffic Laws Practice Test

Question 1

How close to an intersection does Nebraska law let you pass another vehicle?

Accepted Answer

No closer than 100 feet — The manual bars passing anywhere within 100 feet of an intersection.

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Up to 25 feet away

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No closer than 300 feet

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There is no distance rule at intersections

Question 2

On a Nebraska street with no marked center turning lane, how should a left turn be made?

Accepted Answer

From the left lane available to you, into the left lane available on the new street — The manual says to start the turn from the leftmost lane lawfully open to you and to finish it in the leftmost lane lawfully available on the new street.

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From the center of the road into any open lane

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From the right lane, swinging wide across the intersection

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From whichever lane is shortest at the light

Question 3

On a Nebraska interstate, which maneuver is prohibited?

Accepted Answer

Backing up or turning through an emergency crossover — The manual forbids backing up on the interstate and using the emergency crossovers, and it tells drivers who miss an exit to carry on to the next one.

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Signaling before every lane change

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Passing on the left

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Leaving extra space at an entrance ramp

Question 4

What is required of a Nebraska driver who is being overtaken by another vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Stay in your lane and hold your speed unless an emergency arises — The manual tells the overtaken driver to hold both lane and speed, changing only if an emergency makes it necessary.

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Move onto the shoulder to let the vehicle by

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Slow down sharply so the pass ends sooner

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Flash your headlights when the way is clear

Question 5

During which months are studded tires lawful in Nebraska?

Accepted Answer

From November 1 until April 1 — The manual limits them to the stretch running from the first of November through the first of April.

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Any time between the first snowfall and the spring thaw

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All year, on any vehicle

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Only during a declared winter emergency

Question 6

Nebraska drivers are told never to change lanes in what location?

Accepted Answer

Within an intersection — The manual's lane-change steps end with a flat prohibition on switching lanes inside an intersection.

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On a bridge

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Within a business district

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On an entrance ramp

Question 7

In Nebraska, where must a vehicle moving slower than the rest of traffic be driven?

Accepted Answer

In the right lane, or as near the right edge as is practical — The manual requires slow-moving vehicles to use the right lane, or to hug the right edge, unless they are overtaking or setting up for a left turn.

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In whichever lane has the fewest vehicles

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In the center lane of a three-lane road

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On the paved shoulder

Question 8

How far ahead of a turn or a move to the right or left must a Nebraska driver signal?

Accepted Answer

At least 100 feet — The manual sets the minimum notice at 100 feet before you change direction.

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At least 25 feet

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At least 50 feet

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Only after you begin the maneuver

Question 9

Which piece of equipment does Nebraska law require on a vehicle driven on public roads?

Accepted Answer

A muffler — The manual's required-equipment list includes a working muffler along with lights, a horn, wipers and two braking systems.

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A spare tire in the trunk

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A fire extinguisher

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Fog lamps

Question 10

Nebraska law says what about using nitrous oxide in a vehicle on a public road?

Accepted Answer

It is unlawful — The manual states that its use in any motor vehicle operated on a public roadway in the state is against the law.

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It is allowed on private property only, but legal on highways

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It is allowed if the system is professionally installed

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It is allowed for vehicles registered as show cars

Question 11

How should a right turn be made under Nebraska rules?

Accepted Answer

Keep as close to the right side of the road as is practical — The manual expects the turn to be kept as near the right edge of the roadway as is practical.

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Swing left first to give yourself room

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Start the turn from the center lane

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Complete the turn from the shoulder

Question 12

Nebraska law makes it illegal to do which of the following with a handheld wireless device while driving?

Accepted Answer

Reading, typing or sending a written message — The manual identifies reading, typing or sending written messages on a handheld device as unlawful for a driver.

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Keeping the device in a cup holder

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Charging the device from the dash

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Letting a passenger hold the device

Nebraska Car / Permit: Traffic Laws practice test

Study questions with answers

1. How close to an intersection does Nebraska law let you pass another vehicle?

2. On a Nebraska street with no marked center turning lane, how should a left turn be made?

3. On a Nebraska interstate, which maneuver is prohibited?

4. What is required of a Nebraska driver who is being overtaken by another vehicle?

5. During which months are studded tires lawful in Nebraska?

6. Nebraska drivers are told never to change lanes in what location?

7. In Nebraska, where must a vehicle moving slower than the rest of traffic be driven?

8. How far ahead of a turn or a move to the right or left must a Nebraska driver signal?

9. Which piece of equipment does Nebraska law require on a vehicle driven on public roads?

10. Nebraska law says what about using nitrous oxide in a vehicle on a public road?

11. How should a right turn be made under Nebraska rules?

12. Nebraska law makes it illegal to do which of the following with a handheld wireless device while driving?

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