NE Permit Practice Test 2

All 20 questions in test 2

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1. 1. 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
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   Emergency, road assistance, utility, highway maintenance, and waste or recycling collection vehicles. The Nebraska rule covers more than police vehicles. Its listed categories include emergency vehicles, road assistance vehicles, public or private utility maintenance vehicles, highway maintenance vehicles, and solid waste or recycling collection vehicles when flashing lights are in use. Limiting the rule to police and ambulances leaves roadside workers unprotected. A privately owned tow truck is covered only as part of the broader road assistance category, while an ordinary stopped car without the specified warning lights does not automatically trigger this particular requirement. Scan shoulders and ramps for work activity, not just patrol cars.

2. 2. 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
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   An approaching stop sign. The Stop Ahead warning announces that an actual stop sign is approaching. It gives you time to reduce speed, look for the stop line or crosswalk, and prepare for a complete stop at the intersection. The yellow diamond does not replace the red stop sign, add a passing lane, or identify a railroad crossing. Nor does it merely announce a reduced-speed zone. When this warning appears, expect the separate stop requirement shortly ahead and avoid waiting until the last moment to brake.

3. 3. 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
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   24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Handicapped parking stalls are reserved for vehicles displaying a handicap license plate or permit, from which the handicapped person enters or exits, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Do not park in the access aisles beside the stalls. Fines for violating handicapped parking laws start at up to $150 for a first offense and rise for later offenses.

4. 4. What does Nebraska's zero-tolerance law prohibit a driver under 21 from doing?

   1. Possessing an unopened beverage in a parked vehicle
   2. Driving only after reaching a BAC of .08%
   3. Operating only a commercial motor vehicle after drinking
   4. Operating with alcohol in the driver's system
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   Operating with alcohol in the driver's system. Nebraska's zero-tolerance rule treats operating a motor vehicle with alcohol in the system as a violation for a driver under 21. The adult .08% figure is not a permission threshold for this age group, and the rule is not confined to commercial vehicles. An unopened beverage in a parked vehicle is a different situation from operating after drinking. Use the age detail as the first filter in the question. If the driver is under 21, selecting a response that allows any alcohol while driving misses the central restriction.

5. 5. When a rectangular roadway sign is vertical, what type of message does it generally provide?

   1. Instructions or information about the law
   2. A warning about an unexpected hazard only
   3. A school crossing warning only
   4. A recreational area symbol only
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   Instructions or information about the law. The manual distinguishes rectangular signs by orientation. A vertical rectangle generally gives instructions or tells the driver the law, which includes regulatory directions such as speed limits or turn restrictions. A horizontal rectangle is more often used for directions or information. The warning-only choice belongs more closely to diamond-shaped signs, while school warnings use the pentagon. The important visual cue is both shape and orientation: do not treat every rectangle as a hazard warning, and read its wording as an instruction that may require a specific driving action.

6. 6. What does a steady yellow traffic light tell a driver who has not entered the intersection?

   1. Reverse to the previous intersection
   2. Speed up to beat the red light
   3. Stop only if a pedestrian is present
   4. Bring the vehicle to a safe stop
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   Bring the vehicle to a safe stop. A steady yellow signal warns that the light is changing. If the vehicle has not entered the intersection, Nebraska says it should be brought to a safe stop. Accelerating to beat the light is specifically unlawful and can turn a warning interval into a dangerous entry against the red. The driver should not reverse into traffic, either. If already in the intersection, continue moving and clear it safely. The useful cue is the vehicle's position: before the intersection, stop safely; inside it, finish clearing without delay.

7. 7. A Nebraska teen applying for a POP with a 50 hour certification form instead of a driver safety course must show how many of those hours were driven between sunset and sunrise?

   1. At least 5 hours
   2. At least 20 hours
   3. At least 10 hours
   4. At least 15 hours
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   At least 10 hours. The 50 hour certification form must be signed by a parent, guardian, or licensed driver who is at least 21, and it must show that at least 10 hours of driving took place between sunset and sunrise. Five hours is half the required night practice. Fifteen and twenty hours are more than the form requires, so they overstate the rule. The same 50 hour and 10 night hour standard also applies to the School Permit certification route.

8. 8. After a Nebraska point system revocation, what course must the driver complete before driving privileges can be reinstated?

   1. A 30 minute online video
   2. A course of at least four hours of DMV approved instruction
   3. A 50 hour supervised driving log
   4. A 16 week alcohol treatment program
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   A course of at least four hours of DMV approved instruction. A driver revoked under the Nebraska Point System Law must successfully complete a driver's education and training course of at least four hours of DMV approved instruction, at the driver's own cost, before reinstatement. A short online video does not meet that standard. The 50 hour log is a teen permit requirement, not a reinstatement step. An alcohol treatment program is not what the point revocation section requires.

9. 9. When must a Nebraska driver send a Driver's Motor Vehicle Crash Report to the Department of Transportation if no officer investigated?

   1. Within 30 days, only if someone was killed
   2. Within 10 days if anyone is injured or killed, or property damage to any one person reaches $1,500
   3. Within 24 hours for every crash
   4. Only when an insurance company asks for it
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   Within 10 days if anyone is injured or killed, or property damage to any one person reaches $1,500. If no law enforcement officer investigated, the driver must send a crash report on NDOT Form 41 within ten days when anyone is injured or killed, or when damage to the property of any one person equals or exceeds $1,500. If an officer investigated, the officer submits the report. Thirty days and 24 hours are not the deadline, and the duty does not depend on an insurer. Failing to report is a Class II or III misdemeanor and can cost the license.

10. 10. What happens to a Nebraska driver who is convicted of driving while the court has impounded the license?

    1. The license is revoked for one year
    2. The impoundment simply restarts
    3. The driver receives 1 point
    4. The license is revoked for 30 days
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    The license is revoked for one year. Any driver convicted of driving during a court ordered impoundment has the license revoked for one year. The penalty is not a restart of the original impoundment or a single point. Thirty days is the length of several first offense impoundments, not the penalty for ignoring one. For an underage driver who drives during a .02 impoundment, the court revocation is six months instead.

11. 11. When are Nebraska traffic fines doubled in a school zone or work zone?

    1. Only after a crash occurs
    2. Only during overnight hours
    3. In school zones and when workers are present in work zones
    4. Whenever the road has two lanes
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    In school zones and when workers are present in work zones. Nebraska doubles fines in school zones and when workers are present in work zones. The school-zone rule does not wait for children to be visible, and the work-zone rule depends on workers being present. A crash, overnight timing, or lane count does not create this fine increase. Remember two separate settings: school zones and active work zones with workers present. When either condition applies, obey the posted controls carefully and expect the financial penalty for a violation to be doubled.

12. 12. What is the lowest BAC threshold for Nebraska's under-21 alcohol driving rule?

    1. .02% or higher
    2. .00% only
    3. .04% or higher
    4. .08% or higher only
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    .02% or higher. Nebraska makes driving unlawful at .02% BAC or higher for a driver under 21. The .04% figure applies when operating a commercial motor vehicle, while .08% is the broader threshold listed regardless of driver age or vehicle type. The under 21 rule is therefore stricter than the ordinary adult threshold, and it does not require a reading of .08 before a violation exists. When a question gives both age and BAC, apply the age specific threshold first. Also remember that alcohol and driving can impair decisions well before the highest legal number is reached.

13. 13. At a Nebraska four-way stop, which driver should ordinarily be allowed to proceed first?

    
    1. The driver in the largest vehicle
    2. The driver who stops first
    3. The driver farthest left
    4. The driver who accelerates first
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    The driver who stops first. Nebraska describes it as common courtesy to permit the driver who stops first to go first. That courtesy operates alongside the duty to use ordinary care, so it is not permission to rush into the intersection. Vehicle size, lane position on the left, and accelerating first do not establish this order. Watch who arrives and stops, communicate through position and eye contact when possible, and continue scanning for a person or vehicle that may not follow the expected sequence. If arrival order is unclear, yield according to the other intersection rules.

14. 14. A reverse turn warning sign indicates which roadway pattern?

    
    1. The road turns sharply right, then left
    2. The road curves gently left only
    3. A four way intersection follows
    4. The lane ends at the next block
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    The road turns sharply right, then left. A reverse turn warning identifies two successive sharp changes, with the roadway turning right and then left. The driver should reduce speed before the first change and remain prepared for the second rather than accelerate after the initial bend. A gentle single curve, an intersection, and a lane ending describe different conditions. Look beyond the first arrow so the second movement does not surprise you. Keep within the lane and avoid braking or steering abruptly while the vehicle is already turning.

15. 15. What does the railroad crossbuck shown tell a driver to do?

    
    1. Cross first because trains must yield at the sign
    2. Speed up because the crossbuck guarantees tracks are clear
    3. Stop only when a gate is already lowering
    4. Look both ways, listen, yield to trains, and be prepared to stop
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    Look both ways, listen, yield to trains, and be prepared to stop. Nebraska says the railroad crossbuck advises of a crossing and means drivers should look both ways, listen, yield to trains, and be prepared to stop if a train approaches. It is not permission to accelerate, and the duty does not wait for a gate to lower. Trains do not yield simply because a vehicle reached the sign first. Slow to a controlled speed, check every track and both directions, and make sure there is room beyond the rails before crossing. A number beneath the crossbuck can indicate more than one set of tracks.

16. 16. Which red-light left turn is permitted after a complete stop?

    1. A left turn on a red arrow after yielding
    2. Any left turn from a two-way street onto a one-way street
    3. A left turn whenever no pedestrian is visible
    4. A turn from one one-way street onto another one-way street
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    A turn from one one-way street onto another one-way street. Nebraska permits a left turn at a circular red light after stopping when the vehicle travels from a one-way street onto another one-way street. Signs may prohibit the movement at particular locations. A two-way street does not satisfy the stated pair of one-way streets, and an empty-looking crosswalk is not enough. A red arrow prohibits the turn altogether, regardless of whether the driver yields.

17. 17. How many points does Nebraska assess for leaving the scene of a crash?

    1. Two points
    2. Four points
    3. Six points
    4. One point
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    Six points. Leaving the scene of a crash is a 6 point violation, the same value as DUI, willful reckless driving, failing to report a crash, and failing to render aid. The 1, 2, and 4 point values belong to lesser violations on the chart. A separate section adds that a person convicted of leaving the scene may have the license revoked for up to one year. Stay at the scene until released by the proper authorities.

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

    1. It marks a lane reserved for emergency vehicles only
    2. It requires every vehicle to use the right lane before climbing
    3. It lets slower vehicles such as trucks and farm equipment move right while others pass
    4. It warns that passing is prohibited for the entire hill
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    It lets slower vehicles such as trucks and farm equipment move right while others pass. On a long, steep grade, heavy or slow vehicles may not maintain the pace of ordinary traffic. The added right lane gives trucks, farm equipment, and recreational vehicles a place to move so other traffic can pass more smoothly. It is not a command for every vehicle to crowd into that lane, nor is it an emergency-only lane. The passing option also is not automatically prohibited by the sign. Read the posted instructions, keep a safe buffer around slower equipment, and merge only when the lane and traffic conditions allow it.

19. 19. What is the minimum insurance coverage for bodily injury to one person in one crash?

    1. $10,000
    2. $25,000
    3. $50,000
    4. $100,000
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    $25,000. Nebraska requires $25,000 for bodily injury to or death of one person in one crash. The $50,000 amount applies to bodily injury to or death of two or more people, subject to the one person limit, so it is not the answer for a single injured person. The smaller distractor does not meet the required minimum, and $100,000 is higher than the stated amount. Remember the coverage categories separately: one person, multiple people, and property damage each have their own figure.

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

    1. Use the shoulder to get around the bus
    2. Pass immediately if the bus door is still closed
    3. Remain alert for students on or near the roadway
    4. Watch only for students crossing behind the bus
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    Remain alert for students on or near the roadway. A stopped school bus creates a student safety zone, even when no child is visible in the lane. Nebraska tells drivers to stay alert for students near the roadway, since children may approach from either side or move unpredictably. The choice about passing because the door is closed ignores the possibility that boarding or unloading is about to begin. A practical cue is to scan the shoulders, sidewalk, and area around the bus before moving. If the bus displays its red stop lights and extended arm, the separate stopping rule applies and you remain stopped until those warnings end.