Printable NE Permit Practice Test

1. Unless a sign says otherwise, what is the maximum speed in a Nebraska residential district?

1. 20 MPH
2. 25 MPH
3. 50 MPH
4. 55 MPH

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

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

3. At a two-way stop, what must a driver do after stopping and before proceeding into the intersection?

1. Look in all directions and wait for conflicts to clear
2. Check only the left lane
3. Proceed immediately after stopping
4. Rely on the first vehicle to wave

4. What does Nebraska's child passenger restraint law require for a child up to age eight?

1. Correct securement in a federally approved child safety seat
2. Use of an adult lap belt only
3. Riding in the front seat without a restraint
4. Riding in a cargo area if an adult is present

5. What general speed principle applies on Nebraska roads even when a posted maximum exists?

1. Drive at a speed reasonable and safe under existing conditions
2. Always travel at the posted maximum
3. Use the same speed on every road type
4. Choose a speed based only on the vehicle's capability

6. What action does Nebraska's manual require in a school zone?

1. Reduce speed, obey signs, and be prepared to stop
2. Maintain highway speed until a crossing guard enters the road
3. Stop only when another vehicle has already stopped
4. Pass any vehicle traveling below the posted limit

7. What occupant protection requirement applies to everyone transported in a vehicle operated by a Nebraska POP holder?

1. Only the permit holder must be secured
2. Only front-seat occupants must be secured
3. Everyone transported must be secured in an occupant protection system
4. Passengers may ride unsecured during daytime travel

8. What does Nebraska prohibit a driver from doing with a handheld wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle?

1. Reading, typing, or sending written communication
2. Using a dashboard-mounted navigation display
3. Listening to a passenger give directions
4. Looking at the road while holding the steering wheel

9. What does the red and white DO NOT ENTER sign shown tell a driver?

1. Entry is prohibited past the sign
2. Parking is prohibited for the next block
3. The road becomes two-way ahead
4. Only trucks may enter the ramp

10. What should a driver do when approaching the KEEP RIGHT sign shown?

1. Keep to the right because an island, median, or obstruction is ahead
2. Use the left lane to pass the obstruction on either side
3. Stop beside the obstruction and wait for a flagger
4. Drive on the shoulder regardless of its condition

11. When a warning sign shows traffic merging from the right, what should you do?

1. Adjust speed and lane position to let traffic merge safely
2. Accelerate so merging traffic must wait
3. Move left without checking beside you
4. Stop in your lane before the merge

12. What roadway condition is represented by a winding road warning?

1. A series of turns or curves ahead
2. A single straight grade
3. A lane reserved for bicycles
4. A railroad crossing immediately ahead

13. How far before a turn or lane change should a driver signal an intention?

1. At least 100 feet
2. At least 25 feet
3. Only after beginning the movement
4. At least 500 feet in every situation

14. When a Nebraska school bus is stopped to load or unload students, what should drivers do?

1. Remain alert for students on or near the roadway
2. Pass immediately if the bus door is still closed
3. Use the shoulder to get around the bus
4. Watch only for students crossing behind the bus

15. Why might a long hill have a Slow Traffic Keep Right sign with an additional lane?

1. It lets slower vehicles such as trucks and farm equipment move right while others pass
2. It requires every vehicle to use the right lane before climbing
3. It marks a lane reserved for emergency vehicles only
4. It warns that passing is prohibited for the entire hill

16. How much space should a driver allow when following a motorcycle?

1. Three or four seconds
2. One second because motorcycles are small
3. The same two-second gap used behind a parked vehicle
4. No extra space in dry conditions

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

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

18. At an uncontrolled intersection where vehicles arrive at about the same time, which vehicle must yield?

1. The vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right
2. The vehicle on the right always yields to the vehicle on the left
3. The vehicle traveling faster has priority
4. Neither vehicle yields because there is no sign

19. Why should a driver avoid traveling much faster or slower than surrounding traffic in a Nebraska work zone?

1. It can contribute to rear-end crashes
2. It automatically cancels every posted speed limit
3. It gives the driver permission to use a closed lane
4. It is required only when no workers are visible

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

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

21. When does the Nebraska manual say travel on roads posted 40 mph or more is not recommended?

1. When it is raining at all
2. When the temperature is below freezing
3. When visibility is less than a quarter mile
4. At night

22. What may a flashing arrow panel tell drivers in a Nebraska work zone?

1. A portion of the road ahead is closed
2. A recreational area begins ahead
3. A permanent speed limit is ending
4. A hospital entrance is available in the next block

23. How does a phone conversation affect the brain's ability to process moving visual information, according to the Nebraska manual?

1. It improves focus
2. It has 37 percent less capacity to gather and process driving data
3. No effect if hands free
4. It doubles reaction speed

24. If a vehicle stalls on railroad tracks, what should the occupants do first?

1. Get everyone out and off the tracks immediately
2. Remain inside while trying to restart the engine
3. Push the vehicle farther along the tracks before exiting
4. Wait for a crossing gate to rise before opening the doors

25. If a vehicle is traveling below normal traffic speed, where should it generally be driven?

1. In the right lane available for traffic
2. In the far left lane to avoid merging traffic
3. On the shoulder whenever the roadway has two lanes
4. In whichever lane has the fewest vehicles behind it