NE Permit Practice Test 21

All 20 questions in test 21

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1. 1. Whom must a driver yield to when leaving a Nebraska roundabout?

   1. Only vehicles that are already behind the driver
   2. Only trucks that are using the apron
   3. No one, because exiting traffic has priority
   4. Pedestrians and bicyclists in the crosswalk
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   Pedestrians and bicyclists in the crosswalk. A driver exiting a roundabout must yield to pedestrians and bicyclists in the crosswalk at that exit. The crosswalk sits across the exit lane, and someone on foot or a bike has the right of way there just as at any other marked crossing. Exiting traffic does not get priority over the crosswalk, and the apron has nothing to do with it. Vehicles behind you are not the ones in your path at that moment. Look toward the exit crosswalk and be ready to stop before the splitter island.

   Study this in the handbook: Right of way at intersections

2. 2. Below what BAC does Nebraska say a driver's divided attention is impaired?

   1. Below .03% BAC
   2. Below .04% BAC
   3. Below .08% BAC
   4. Below .05% BAC
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   Below .05% BAC. Nebraska distinguishes between concentrating on one task and dividing attention among several tasks. The manual says divided attention is impaired below point zero five percent BAC. That can affect a driver who is watching traffic, checking mirrors, reading signs, and controlling the vehicle at the same time. Point zero eight is a different alcohol level in the manual and is not the threshold asked about here. The cue is the word divided: when driving demands several tasks, impairment can begin below .05%.

   Study this in the handbook: How alcohol impairs driving

3. 3. Which statement accurately describes who may ask the DMV to recall a driver for reexamination?

   1. A court must first convict the driver.
   2. Law enforcement, physicians, or concerned people may request it.
   3. A family member must first obtain a court order.
   4. The driver must personally file the request.
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   Law enforcement, physicians, or concerned people may request it.. Nebraska allows law enforcement officials, physicians, or other concerned people to request that the DMV recall a driver for reexamination. A criminal conviction is not required, a family member does not need a court order, and the driver does not have to file the request personally. The rule concerns a person's ability to operate safely, so a qualifying safety concern can be reported by someone other than the driver rather than through a mandatory court process.

   Study this in the handbook: Tests, renewal and address changes

4. 4. After stopping at a railroad crossing, what should a driver confirm before crossing?

   1. The crossing gate has begun to lower
   2. The train has sounded its horn twice
   3. The vehicle behind has also stopped
   4. There is room for the car beyond the tracks
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   There is room for the car beyond the tracks. After stopping at a railroad crossing, a driver must make sure all tracks are clear and that there is room for the car on the far side. Entering the crossing when traffic is backed up can leave the vehicle sitting on the rails. A lowering gate or a train horn is a warning to stay put, not a signal to proceed, and the vehicle behind does not determine whether the path is open. Look past the tracks for a full car length of space before moving across.

   Study this in the handbook: Parking and railroad crossings

5. 5. On a two-way Nebraska street, what side spacing should a driver maintain?

   1. Room between oncoming traffic and parked cars on the sides
   2. Equal room only behind the vehicle ahead
   3. Space only on the left beside oncoming traffic
   4. No side room is needed below 25 mph
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   Room between oncoming traffic and parked cars on the sides. Nebraska defensive driving treats space as a cushion on every side, and on two way streets it stresses leaving room between oncoming traffic and parked cars alike. Watching only the left side ignores doors opening and cars pulling out from the right curb. Watching only the rear misses both. Position the vehicle to split the available space, slow when the squeeze tightens, and keep an escape path open on at least one side.

   Study this in the handbook: Defensive driving and following distance

6. 6. A loose pet rides in a moving Nebraska vehicle. How should it travel?

   1. Sitting on the driver's lap for calmness
   2. Roaming the rear seat without restraint
   3. Standing on the front passenger seat
   4. Secured in a carrier, kennel, or pet harness
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   Secured in a carrier, kennel, or pet harness. A pet in a moving Nebraska vehicle should ride properly secured in a carrier, portable kennel, or specially designed pet harness, and never on the driver lap. Children, friends, and pets share one trait in Nebraska guidance: all can dangerously distract a driver. A lap animal crowds the wheel and sits where an air bag deploys. Secure the pet before departure, and if attention is needed en route, pull into a safe place rather than handling the animal while moving.

   Study this in the handbook: Work zones, school zones and speeding fines

7. 7. All occupants riding with a Nebraska permit holder must wear a seat belt. What fine follows a violation?

   1. A $200 fine
   2. A $150 fine
   3. A $25 fine
   4. No fine, only a verbal warning
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   A $25 fine. Every occupant riding with a Nebraska permit holder, including the driver, must wear a seat belt, and a violation carries a twenty five dollar fine. Two hundred dollars belongs to the wireless device rule in the same graduated licensing list, which makes it a tempting neighbor. A warning alone understates the written consequence. Before the vehicle moves, the permit holder should confirm every belt is buckled, because the duty covers the whole cabin, not only the driver seat.

   Study this in the handbook: Graduated licensing restrictions for teens

8. 8. How does Nebraska advise a driver to set speed in relation to surrounding traffic on an ordinary road?

   1. Travel near the speed of the main traffic stream
   2. Travel well below the main traffic stream at all times
   3. Travel faster than the main stream to avoid being passed
   4. Match the fastest vehicle visible ahead
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   Travel near the speed of the main traffic stream. Nebraska advises traveling at about the pace of the main traffic stream, which limits how often others must pass and leaves room to adjust for slower vehicles ahead. Driving well below that flow sounds cautious, yet it invites repeated passing and rear end conflict. Matching the single fastest car overshoots the stream entirely. Watch the cluster of vehicles around you rather than one outlier, and settle near the group pace while staying within the posted limit.

   Study this in the handbook: Yield signs, driveways and pedestrians

9. 9. Advance black-on-orange work zone signs give drivers time to act. What should a driver avoid doing with that time?

   1. Shifting lanes early when the sign directs it
   2. Reducing speed gradually before the work area
   3. Waiting until the last minute to take the directed action
   4. Staying alert for workers and equipment ahead
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   Waiting until the last minute to take the directed action. Black on orange signs announce a work zone far enough ahead that drivers can shift lanes or reduce speed without impeding traffic, and Nebraska warns against waiting until the last minute to act. A late swerve at the barrels forces other drivers to brake and crowds the workers beyond them. Gradual slowing and early lane choices use the warning exactly as designed. Treat the first orange sign as the start of your maneuver, not as background scenery.

   Study this in the handbook: Guide, service and work zone signs

10. 10. What happens to a Nebraska license applicant who cannot meet minimum vision standards?

    1. The applicant receives a license limited to daylight
    2. The applicant will be denied a license
    3. The applicant may drive with a licensed passenger
    4. The applicant retakes the test until passing by chance
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    The applicant will be denied a license. A Nebraska applicant who cannot meet the minimum vision standards will be denied a license, after an ophthalmologist or optometrist checks the findings when the screening falls short. A daylight restriction or a seeing passenger cannot compensate for vision below the floor the state sets. The test itself measures visual acuity and peripheral vision for every noncommercial applicant. Treat eye care as part of licensing readiness, and resolve corrections well before the application date.

    Study this in the handbook: Tests, renewal and address changes

11. 11. What does Nebraska say about crossing the median of an interstate highway?

    1. It is allowed during light traffic
    2. It is never allowed
    3. It is allowed only for passenger cars
    4. It is allowed if an emergency crossover is marked
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    It is never allowed. Nebraska states plainly that a driver must never cross the interstate median. Medians separate opposing traffic and may hide uneven ground, cables, or barriers that are not designed for a passenger car. Light traffic does not make the crossing safe, and the rule is not limited by vehicle type. A marked emergency crossover is for authorized use, not a general permission slip. The cue is the median itself: treat it as a wall, even when the opposite lanes look empty, and drive to the next interchange if you need to reverse direction.

    Study this in the handbook: Speed limits

12. 12. At a stop sign with a painted stop line, where must a driver stop?

    1. Beside the stop signpost
    2. At the edge of the intersecting roadway
    3. At the painted stop line
    4. At the far side of the crosswalk
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    At the painted stop line. With a painted stop line, the line fixes the point where the vehicle must stop, not the edge of the intersecting road or the location of the signpost. Stopping beyond the line can put the front of the car inside a crosswalk or too close to crossing traffic. A stop sign without a line still requires a stop before the crosswalk, or at the safest point with a clear view when no crosswalk exists. Use the line as the visual target, stop with the bumper behind it, then look both ways before proceeding.

    Study this in the handbook: Regulatory and warning signs

13. 13. Which act is itself a ground for Nebraska license suspension or revocation?

    1. Lending your vehicle to a licensed friend
    2. Allowing someone else to use your license
    3. Allowing a licensed driver to supervise your learner practice
    4. Letting a licensed driver practice in your car
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    Allowing someone else to use your license. Nebraska lists allowing someone other than the license holder to use the license as a ground for suspension, revocation, or impoundment. The rule concerns the credential itself, not the owner's decision to lend a vehicle. A licensed driver may use your car or supervise lawful practice without using your license as identification. Treat the license as personal proof that belongs only to its holder, and do not let another person present or use it as though it were theirs.

    Study this in the handbook: The point system and license revocation

14. 14. A vehicle is merging onto a Nebraska interstate beside you. If it is safe, what should you do?

    1. Signal and move left to allow a smooth, safe entry
    2. Speed up to close the gap ahead of the merger
    3. Hold the lane and force the merger to brake
    4. Move onto the shoulder to create a third lane
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    Signal and move left to allow a smooth, safe entry. At Nebraska interstate entrance ramps, drivers should stay alert for entering vehicles and, if safe, signal and move left to allow a smooth and safe entry. The solid white line on the ramp marks where merging has not yet begun; once broken white appears, the entering driver adjusts speed and merges into a gap. Closing that gap from the through lane defeats both designs. Maintain a steady speed otherwise, keep pace with traffic, and let merges alternate without drama.

    Study this in the handbook: Speed limits

15. 15. As of what date are Nebraska points assessed when a driver is convicted?

    1. As of the date of the court conviction
    2. As of the date the citation was paid
    3. As of the date of the violation
    4. As of the start of the next calendar year
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    As of the date of the violation. Nebraska assesses points as of the date of the violation once a conviction occurs, even though court may conclude months later. That dating matters because points stop counting two years after the violation date, while convictions remain on the record for five years. Using the conviction or payment date would stretch exposure unfairly. When reviewing a record, line each point total up against its violation date to judge how close the twelve point revocation line really is.

    Study this in the handbook: The point system and license revocation

16. 16. During an emergency roadside stop in Nebraska, what should the driver do after shifting to park and setting the brake?

    1. Activate the four-way flashers
    2. Leave the engine running with keys inside
    3. Open the driver door before checking traffic
    4. Turn on the high beam headlights
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    Activate the four-way flashers. Activating the four way flashers belongs to the emergency stop sequence once the vehicle sits parked with the brake set, warning approaching drivers that a vehicle is stopped at the roadside. Leaving the engine running with keys inside contradicts the shutdown steps that follow in the same list. Opening a door before checking traffic exposes the driver to vehicles passing close by. Flashers, engine off, keys out, then a traffic check before stepping out keeps the order straight.

    Study this in the handbook: Parking and railroad crossings

17. 17. What marking identifies a reversible lane in Nebraska?

    1. Double solid white lines
    2. A single solid yellow line
    3. Broken white lines between same-direction lanes
    4. Double-dashed broken yellow lines
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    Double-dashed broken yellow lines. Double dashed broken yellow lines mark a reversible lane, where the direction of travel flips according to traffic signs or signals posted for that period. Solid white lines separate lanes moving the same way and discourage crossing, so they carry no reversal meaning. A single yellow center line divides opposing flows permanently. Before entering a lane bordered by double dashed yellow, read the overhead signal or sign to confirm traffic currently flows your way through it.

    Study this in the handbook: Passing, signaling, lane changes and turns

18. 18. Why can judging an approaching motorcycle speed be harder than judging a car in Nebraska traffic?

    1. Motorcycles always travel faster than posted limits
    2. Motorcycle headlights stay off during daylight hours
    3. Motorcycles present a much smaller profile than other vehicles
    4. Motorcycles change lanes without any warning pattern
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    Motorcycles present a much smaller profile than other vehicles. A motorcycle shows a much smaller profile than other vehicles, so its speed and distance resist quick judgment at a glance. Assuming every rider speeds replaces observation with a stereotype and still gives no distance estimate. Daylight headlight claims miss the point entirely, since visibility size drives the difficulty. Give an approaching rider extra time, watch the machine grow in your view, and only proceed when the gap is generous enough that a misjudgment cannot create a conflict.

    Study this in the handbook: Motorcycles and bicycles

19. 19. What mirror sight tells a Nebraska driver the pass is far enough along to return to the right lane?

    1. The passed vehicle disappears from the side mirror
    2. The passed vehicle's front or its headlights appear in the rear view mirror
    3. The passed vehicle's rear bumper aligns with the front door
    4. A passenger confirms the road behind looks clear
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    The passed vehicle's front or its headlights appear in the rear view mirror. A Nebraska driver signals back into the right lane once the front of the passed vehicle, or its headlights, shows in the rear view mirror. That image proves the whole passed vehicle sits behind with space to spare. Watching it vanish from a side mirror happens earlier and can cut the return short. Lining a rear bumper up with your door means the two vehicles still overlap side by side. Wait for the headlights framed centrally behind you.

    Study this in the handbook: Speed limits

20. 20. What do solid white lines near Nebraska intersections discourage?

    1. Lane changes near intersections
    2. Stopping at a marked stop line
    3. Turning from a marked turn lane
    4. Following the arrow painted in the lane
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    Lane changes near intersections. Solid white lines channel turn lanes and discourage lane changes near intersections, where late moves cut across turning paths. Broken white lines between same direction lanes may be crossed with care, which makes the solid version easy to misread as equally free. Stopping at a stop line and following a painted arrow both cooperate with the marking instead of violating it. Choose your lane well before the junction and hold it through the intersection area.

    Study this in the handbook: Pavement markings