NE Permit Practice Test 25

All 20 questions in test 25

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1. 1. Providing alcohol to a minor in Nebraska can expose the provider to what consequence?

   1. Only a verbal warning for a first provision
   2. A fine capped at twenty five dollars
   3. Liability for damages suffered as a result
   4. No consequence unless the minor drives
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   Liability for damages suffered as a result. Providing alcohol to a minor is unlawful in Nebraska, and the provider may be held liable for damages suffered as a result. The exposure does not wait for the minor to drive; supplying the alcohol itself breaks the law. For the minor, possession alone brings court impoundment of a license or permit, thirty days on a first conviction. Adults hosting young people should keep alcohol secured and accept that generosity here creates legal responsibility.

   Study this in the handbook: Alcohol limits, implied consent and revocation

2. 2. Failure to yield to a Nebraska pedestrian who suffers bodily injury carries how many points?

   1. 2 points
   2. 4 points
   3. 6 points
   4. 1 point
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   4 points. Failure to yield to a pedestrian who suffers bodily injury carries four points in Nebraska, double the two points assessed when no bodily injury results. The injury outcome is the detail that separates the two otherwise identical failures. Six points belong to offenses like driving under the influence. Beyond points, injuring a person in a crosswalk invites civil and criminal exposure, which makes early yielding the only sensible habit near any crossing.

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

3. 3. Before applying for a Nebraska Provisional Operator's Permit, how long must the applicant have held a qualifying permit?

   1. The applicant must have held it for at least two months
   2. The applicant must have held it for at least three months
   3. The applicant must have held it for at least six months
   4. The applicant must have held it for at least twelve months
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   The applicant must have held it for at least six months. Nebraska requires a POP applicant to have held a School Learner's Permit, School Permit, or Learner's Permit for at least six months before applying. Two months is associated with an earlier School Permit timing rule, not the POP application requirement. Three months is too short, while twelve months adds time the manual does not require. Identify the permit stage first, then count six months of holding that qualifying permit before the provisional application is made.

   Study this in the handbook: Graduated licensing restrictions for teens

4. 4. You are already circulating in a Nebraska roundabout when an emergency vehicle approaches. What does the manual direct?

   1. Stop immediately beside the center island and wait there
   2. Reverse out of the circle the way you came
   3. Stop before the next splitter island
   4. Exit first, then pull over past the splitter island
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   Exit first, then pull over past the splitter island. A driver already inside the circle should keep moving to the chosen exit, then pull over once past the splitter island and let the emergency vehicle go by. Stopping beside the center island or before a splitter island leaves the car in the circulating lane, which is exactly where the responder needs room. Backing out of a roundabout is never a safe move. The sequence matters: finish the circle, clear the exit, then stop clear of the travel path. Watch the splitter island pass your window before you brake.

   Study this in the handbook: Right of way at intersections

5. 5. A Nebraska state highway has two lanes and is neither an expressway, a super-two highway, nor a freeway. What maximum speed applies when no limit is posted?

   1. 75 MPH
   2. 70 MPH
   3. 55 MPH
   4. 65 MPH
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   65 MPH. A state highway that is not an expressway, super-two highway, or freeway carries a 65 mph default. The 70 mph tier covers expressways, super-two highways, and freeways on the state system, while 75 mph is limited to rural interstates. The 55 mph figure applies to paved roads outside the state highway system, so it undershoots a state route. Posted signs still control, and conditions can require a slower pace. One cue is the road's classification rather than its lane count: a two-lane state route can still be 65 unless a sign says otherwise.

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

6. 6. What does a red arrow signal require of a driver?

   1. Stop and do not turn while the arrow is red
   2. Stop, then turn after yielding to traffic
   3. Slow down and turn when the way is clear
   4. Continue only if the lane is marked for turns
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   Stop and do not turn while the arrow is red. A red arrow is a stop signal for the movement shown, and a turn on that arrow is prohibited while it is red. A circular red light is different: after a complete stop, a right turn is often allowed unless a sign forbids it, and a left turn may be allowed from one one-way street to another. Those exceptions do not apply to a red arrow. Treat the arrow as a lane-specific stop, wait for a green arrow or other lawful signal, and check for pedestrians before completing the turn.

   Study this in the handbook: Traffic signals and turning on red

7. 7. What does a Nebraska School Advance Crossing sign warn is ahead?

   1. A crosswalk where school children cross the roadway
   2. A school driveway where buses enter the roadway
   3. A school zone where parking is prohibited
   4. A crossing where school buses have priority
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   A crosswalk where school children cross the roadway. A School Advance Crossing sign warns that a crosswalk where school children cross the roadway is ahead. It is an advance warning, so the driver should slow, scan for children, and prepare to yield or stop at the crossing. A school driveway, a parking prohibition, or priority for school buses is not the message given by this sign. The nearby crossing may require an immediate response from the driver, so use the warning distance to reduce speed and watch both sides of the roadway.

8. 8. What sound should a Nebraska motorist avoid making when approaching a bicyclist?

   1. Using a turn signal click inside the cabin
   2. Lowering speed with engine braking noise
   3. Blasting the vehicle horn near the rider
   4. Tapping the brakes to light the brake lamps
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   Blasting the vehicle horn near the rider. Nebraska tells motorists not to blast the horn when approaching a bicyclist, since a sudden blast can startle the rider into a swerve. Quiet cabin sounds and brake lamps pose no such startle risk to someone outside the vehicle. Passing with proper clearance needs no horn announcement at all. Approach smoothly, judge the gap, and either wait or pass with three feet of room while the rider holds a predictable line.

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

9. 9. How quickly can an animal left in a Nebraska car suffer heatstroke on a mild day?

   1. Only after several hours in the vehicle
   2. Only when outside temperatures pass 100 degrees
   3. Animals face no heat risk in parked cars
   4. Within only a few minutes in the vehicle
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   Within only a few minutes in the vehicle. An animal left in a car can suffer heatstroke and die within only a few minutes, even when the temperature outside feels relatively mild. The same section bars leaving children unattended in a motor vehicle under any circumstance. Cracked windows do not make a parked car a safe kennel in warm conditions. Take the animal with you, leave it at home, or use services that welcome it, because a short errand can stretch past the safe margin.

   Study this in the handbook: Air bags, seat belts and child restraints

10. 10. An applicant had a seizure within the past three months. What does Nebraska require?

    1. A physician's certification of driving ability
    2. A written test only, with no medical review
    3. A vision test at any licensing office
    4. A six month waiting period before applying
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    A physician's certification of driving ability. When an applicant reports a seizure or loss of consciousness within the three months before applying for or renewing a license, Nebraska asks for a physician's certification that the person can safely operate a motor vehicle. A written test, a vision test, or a waiting period by itself does not satisfy that medical review. The certification gives the DMV current information about the condition and any treatment. Bring the completed statement to the licensing office, and ask the physician about any driving limits before the appointment.

    Study this in the handbook: Crashes, deer and police stops

11. 11. According to Nebraska's flooding guidance, what can two feet of moving water do?

    1. Only stall a vehicle without moving it
    2. Carry away most vehicles, including SUVs and pickups
    3. Be crossed safely by a high-clearance truck
    4. Stay shallow enough for any passenger car
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    Carry away most vehicles, including SUVs and pickups. Two feet of moving water can carry away most vehicles, including sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks. The force comes from the current, so a tall chassis or four-wheel drive does not make a crossing safe. Stalling without movement understates the hazard, and treating the depth as harmless for any passenger car contradicts the manual outright. The warning applies even when the water looks shallow enough to cross, because the roadbed may be washed out beneath it. A practical cue is moving water at the edge of the pavement: if the current is visible, choose another route and do not rely on vehicle size.

    Study this in the handbook: Night driving, rain, fog, wind and floods

12. 12. What maximum distance from the curb does Nebraska prescribe when parking parallel to it?

    1. Within 3 feet of the curb and parallel to it
    2. Within 18 inches of the curb and parallel to it
    3. Within 24 inches of the curb and parallel to it
    4. Within 12 inches of the curb and parallel to it
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    Within 12 inches of the curb and parallel to it. Nebraska says a parked vehicle should be within twelve inches of and parallel to the curb or road edge. The question asks for the maximum distance, so a driver should not choose a larger gap even though it may leave the car safely out of the travel lane. Eighteen inches, twenty four inches, and three feet all exceed the stated limit. Set the parking brake after positioning the car, then check that the vehicle cannot roll. Use the curb line as the visual reference and keep the body close and parallel.

    Study this in the handbook: Parking and railroad crossings

13. 13. A Nebraska driver is climbing a snow-covered hill. How should the accelerator be used?

    1. Apply full power to prevent rolling backward
    2. Use just enough power to hold speed without wheel spin
    3. Pump the accelerator to keep the tires warm
    4. Hold a steady speed with cruise control
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    Use just enough power to hold speed without wheel spin. On a snowy upgrade, Nebraska says to apply just enough power to maintain speed but not enough to make the wheels spin. Once the tires break loose, the car loses the forward grip that the hill demands. Full power invites that spin, pumping the pedal does not warm the tires into traction, and cruise control can add throttle abruptly when it senses a slowdown. The cue is the tachometer or the sound of the engine: if either climbs while the car does not, ease off and let the tires find the surface again.

    Study this in the handbook: Snow, ice, blizzards and wheels off the pavement

14. 14. Before making a right turn, how should a driver handle bicycle traffic traveling the same direction?

    1. Accelerate ahead of the bicycles before turning
    2. Turn across their path after signaling briefly
    3. Merge with the bicycles before reaching the turn
    4. Sound the horn so they stop behind the vehicle
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    Merge with the bicycles before reaching the turn. Before a right turn, a driver should merge with bicycle traffic traveling in the same direction instead of swinging across its path. Bicycles moving along the right side can be hidden by the vehicle's roof pillar or mirror, especially just before the turn. Accelerating ahead of them or sounding the horn does not remove the risk, and a brief signal does not give the driver priority. Check the right mirror and shoulder, then let the bicycle pass or move ahead only when the lane is clear. Turn from a position that does not cut across the rider's line.

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

15. 15. What is the first phase shown by a pedestrian hybrid beacon?

    1. A flashing yellow warning
    2. A steady red signal
    3. A flashing red back-and-forth pattern
    4. A green walk signal for drivers
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    A flashing yellow warning. The pedestrian hybrid beacon begins with a flashing yellow, which warns that the signal will soon turn solid yellow and then red. A steady red phase follows, and pedestrians receive a walk signal while drivers remain stopped. The back-and-forth flashing red pattern comes later, during the flashing don't walk interval. A driver who waits for the walk signal or for darkness misreads the sequence. Watch the beacon itself rather than guessing from pedestrian movement, and prepare to stop as soon as the yellow begins to flash.

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic signals and turning on red

16. 16. A low clearance sign gives the height of an overpass ahead. When must a Nebraska driver not proceed?

    1. If the vehicle carries any cargo at all
    2. If the vehicle height exceeds the dimensions indicated
    3. If the overpass shows no height numbers
    4. Only if the vehicle is a commercial truck
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    If the vehicle height exceeds the dimensions indicated. At a low clearance overpass, a Nebraska driver must not proceed if the vehicle height exceeds the dimensions the sign indicates. Cargo alone triggers nothing; the combined height of vehicle and load decides the fit. Commercial status changes licensing, not the physics of a bridge opening. Know your total height before the trip, compare it with the posted figure early, and turn off while a detour remains easy to make.

    Study this in the handbook: Regulatory and warning signs

17. 17. What fine does Nebraska list for a first GDL offense of using an interactive wireless device while the vehicle is in motion?

    1. A $25 fine for the first offense
    2. A $200 fine for the first offense
    3. A $100 fine for the first offense
    4. A $500 fine for the first offense
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    A $200 fine for the first offense. Nebraska sets a two hundred dollar fine for a first offense of using an interactive wireless communication device while a vehicle is in motion under the graduated licensing restrictions, with points assessed on the license as well. Twenty five dollars misleads because it prices the separate seat belt violation for occupants riding with a permit holder. Keep the phone untouched while moving; the fine arrives together with points that move a young driver closer to further action.

    Study this in the handbook: Graduated licensing restrictions for teens

18. 18. Another driver is overtaking you on a Nebraska road with no emergency developing. What should you do?

    1. Speed up so the other driver clears sooner
    2. Slow sharply to shorten the passing distance
    3. Stay in your lane and hold your speed
    4. Move toward the passing vehicle to signal awareness
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    Stay in your lane and hold your speed. When another vehicle passes, Nebraska directs the overtaken driver to remain in lane and maintain speed unless an emergency develops. Speeding up feels helpful but stretches the overtaking distance and can trap the passer beside you. Braking sharply risks the traffic stacked behind. Only an emergency justifies changing speed or leaving the road to prevent a collision. Keep a steady line, let the passer complete the move, and resume normal spacing once the lane ahead is yours again.

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

19. 19. When is the written test waived for a Nebraska Learner's Permit applicant?

    1. A School Learner's Permit (LPE), School Permit (SCP), or Learner's Permit (LPD) that is valid or expired for no more than one year
    2. A completed 50 hour practice certification from a parent or guardian, with at least 10 hours driven between sunset and sunrise
    3. A parent or guardian's written request that names the applicant and confirms six months of supervised driving before the permit application
    4. No waiver is available because every Nebraska applicant must retake the written test, even after holding an earlier permit
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    A School Learner's Permit (LPE), School Permit (SCP), or Learner's Permit (LPD) that is valid or expired for no more than one year. Nebraska waives the written test when the applicant has been issued a School Learner's Permit, School Permit, or Learner's Permit that is valid or expired for no more than one year. A practice certification can satisfy another permit requirement, but it is not the waiver described here. A parent's request cannot replace the stated credential, and the test is not required again when a qualifying earlier permit is still current or recently expired. Check the permit type and its expiration date before applying.

    Study this in the handbook: Graduated licensing restrictions for teens

20. 20. What is the maximum fine for a first violation of Nebraska Move Over law?

    1. Up to $100
    2. Up to $500
    3. Up to $250
    4. Up to $75
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    Up to $100. A first violation of Nebraska Move Over law carries a fine of up to one hundred dollars. Five hundred dollars tempts because it appears in the very next line, but that ceiling punishes second and subsequent offenses and can pair with up to seven days in jail. Two hundred fifty dollars belongs to a speeding band in a work or school zone. Match the offense count in the scenario to the line of the penalty list before choosing.

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