Printable NE Permit Practice Test

1. What should a driver check immediately before changing lanes?

1. The destination before using a turn signal
2. Only the rearview mirror
3. Mirrors, the shoulder blind spot, and other drivers moving into the lane
4. The lane ahead without looking beside the vehicle

2. Which roadside vehicles are included in Nebraska's Move Over rule when they are stopped on a controlled-access highway with flashing lights?

1. Only marked police cars and ambulances
2. Only privately owned tow trucks
3. Any vehicle stopped on a highway, whether or not its lights are flashing
4. Emergency, road assistance, utility, highway maintenance, and waste or recycling collection vehicles

3. How large a point credit can a Nebraska driver earn by completing a DMV approved driver improvement course before reaching 12 points, and how often?

1. 3 points, once a year
2. 4 points, once every three years
3. 2 points, once every five years
4. 6 points, with no limit

4. When an authorized emergency vehicle activates its siren or flashing lights, where should other drivers stop?

1. Anywhere in the lane if the driver turns on hazard lights
2. In the center of the nearest intersection
3. Along the left edge, facing oncoming traffic
4. As close as possible to the right edge or curb, clear of intersections

5. If a driver becomes stranded in a blizzard, which action does the Nebraska manual advise?

1. Walk away from the vehicle immediately to find help
2. Stay with the vehicle and conserve fuel
3. Run the engine continuously with all windows closed
4. Park in the travel lane and leave the emergency flashers off

6. How long does a Nebraska Learner's Permit, or LPD, last from its date of issuance?

1. Six months
2. Two years
3. Eighteen months
4. One year

7. After stopping for an authorized emergency vehicle, when may the driver proceed?

1. As soon as the siren becomes quieter
2. After it has passed and the driver checks for other emergency vehicles
3. When the vehicle ahead begins moving, without looking again
4. Immediately if the stopped vehicle is blocking traffic

8. What does Nebraska prohibit while a motor vehicle is in motion under its graduated driver licensing restrictions?

1. Any use of an interactive wireless communication device
2. Listening to a radio broadcast
3. Using a vehicle's climate controls before moving
4. Speaking to a passenger

9. What should a driver do after leaving a protected area and entering an open space during high winds?

1. Accelerate to reduce the effect of the wind
2. Release the steering wheel so the vehicle can self-correct
3. Be ready to make steering corrections as the wind changes
4. Move beside a large truck for shelter

10. What BAC threshold applies in Nebraska when a person is operating a commercial motor vehicle?

1. .04% or higher
2. .02% or higher
3. .06% or higher
4. .08% or higher only

11. Until what point should a Nebraska child ride rear-facing in a safety seat?

1. Until age two or the seat's upper height or weight limit is reached
2. Until age eight in every case
3. Only until the child can walk
4. Until age twelve regardless of the manufacturer's limits

12. How far before turning or moving right or left should a Nebraska driver signal?

1. At least 25 feet before the movement
2. Only after beginning the turn
3. At least 100 feet before the movement
4. Only when another vehicle is directly behind

13. A yellow warning sign showing a small STOP sign tells you what is ahead?

1. An approaching stop sign
2. A new passing lane
3. A railroad crossing with gates
4. A reduced speed zone only

14. An underage Nebraska driver's license is impounded for a .02% conviction, and the driver is convicted of driving during that impoundment. What does the court do?

1. Extends the impoundment by 30 days
2. Revokes the license for six months
3. Revokes the license for one year
4. Adds 12 points to the record

15. What is the minimum age for a Nebraska School Learner's Permit, or LPE?

1. 14
2. 13
3. 15
4. 16

16. Before entering a roundabout, to which traffic must a driver yield?

1. All traffic on the driver's left already in the roundabout
2. Only traffic approaching from the right
3. No traffic because entering vehicles have priority
4. Only large trucks using the outer lane

17. On a Nebraska multi lane controlled access highway, what lane change does the Move Over law require when you approach a stopped emergency or road assistance vehicle with flashing lights?

1. Move onto the shoulder beside the stopped vehicle
2. Move into a lane at least one travel lane away
3. Stay in the same lane and sound the horn
4. Cross two lanes even when the nearest lane is occupied

18. What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign warn a driver about?

1. A motorist service such as a hospital
2. A mandatory speed limit that applies immediately
3. Special conditions or hazards ahead
4. A recreation or cultural interest area

19. What does the traffic signal warning sign shown indicate?

1. The next signal is permanently out of service
2. A traffic signal is ahead
3. A police checkpoint is required ahead
4. Streetlights will replace the next intersection signal

20. What range does the Nebraska manual give for the fine for texting and driving?

1. $200 to $500
2. $100 to $200
3. $25 to $100
4. $500 to $1,000

21. How far does an average 150 car freight train need to stop from 30 mph, according to the Nebraska manual?

1. 300 feet
2. One car length
3. 10 miles
4. 3,150 feet, about three fifths of a mile

22. Why should drivers be alert for steering corrections when meeting a large truck or bus in high wind?

1. Large vehicles are allowed to cross the centerline in wind
2. Sudden wind changes can affect both vehicles
3. Wind makes trucks stop instantly
4. The truck's headlights make the road narrower

23. On a multi lane controlled access highway, what is required near a stopped vehicle with flashing lights when a lane change is possible?

1. Move at least one travel lane away from the stopped vehicle
2. Stop in the lane next to the stopped vehicle
3. Pass at the normal speed without changing lanes
4. Use the shoulder to get around the stopped vehicle

24. When are Nebraska handicapped parking stalls reserved for permit holders?

1. Only during business hours
2. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
3. Only when the lot is full
4. Only on weekdays

25. In the manual's example, if car A turns left, which cars must car A yield to?

1. Only car B
2. Both cars B and C
3. Neither car B nor car C
4. Only pedestrians