NE Permit Practice Test 6

All 20 questions in test 6

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1. 1. 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
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   One year. An LPD lasts one year after the date it is issued. Six months is associated with the School Learner's Permit, while eighteen months and two years are not the LPD duration listed in this manual. The starting point is issuance, so calculate from the date printed on the permit rather than from the applicant's birthday or the date of a driving lesson. Tracking that date helps a learner avoid treating an expired permit as permission to continue practice driving.

   Study this in the handbook: Graduated licensing restrictions for teens

2. 2. A Nebraska officer is walking up to your stopped vehicle. Where should your hands be?

   
   1. Under the seat, looking for the registration
   2. In the glove box, reaching for the paperwork
   3. On the steering wheel or in another visible spot
   4. In your lap, below the window line
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   On the steering wheel or in another visible spot. During a stop the Nebraska handbook says to keep your hands on the steering wheel or in a visible location so they are easily observable. An officer approaching a vehicle cannot know what a driver is reaching for, so visible hands signal that there is no threat. Reaching under the seat or into the glove box before being told to, or keeping hands low in the lap, makes the officer uneasy. Keep your hands in view, follow all instructions the officer gives, and wait for direction before reaching for any documents.

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

3. 3. Under Nebraska's GDL restrictions, who must wear a seat belt when riding with a permit holder?

   1. Only the permit holder
   2. Only passengers younger than 18
   3. All occupants, including the driver
   4. Only people in the front passenger seat
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   All occupants, including the driver. Nebraska requires all occupants riding with a permit holder, including the driver, to wear a seat belt. The rule does not depend on age, front-seat location, or whether the permit holder is the person driving. That makes each narrower choice incomplete. Use a whole-vehicle check before starting: the driver and every passenger should be secured. The manual also identifies a $25 violation fine, which reinforces that this is an enforceable permit restriction rather than a suggestion for optional safety behavior.

   Study this in the handbook: Graduated licensing restrictions for teens

4. 4. What action does the triangular sign shown require at an intersection?

   
   1. Slow down or stop if necessary to give right-of-way
   2. Stop at every approach regardless of traffic
   3. Continue first because the triangle grants priority
   4. Enter only after a green signal appears
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   Slow down or stop if necessary to give right-of-way. The triangular YIELD sign tells a driver to slow down or stop when necessary to give the right-of-way to crossing or merging vehicles. It does not impose a complete stop in every circumstance, so the choice “Stop at every approach regardless of traffic” adds an unnecessary requirement. The triangle does not grant priority, and a traffic signal is not required at every yield location. Approach with enough control to stop, scan for vehicles and pedestrians, and enter only after the conflicting movement has been given priority. The shape itself is a useful recognition cue because the manual assigns the triangle to YIELD.

   Study this in the handbook: Regulatory and warning signs

5. 5. How should a driver respond to a blind or visually impaired person using a white cane or service dog?

   1. Honk twice and continue if the person pauses
   2. Stop and remain stopped until the person is clear of the roadway
   3. Pass closely before the person reaches the lane
   4. Yield only when the person is inside a marked crosswalk
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   Stop and remain stopped until the person is clear of the roadway. A person using a white cane or service dog receives the right of way, and the driver must stop and remain stopped until that person is clear of the roadway. A horn does not replace yielding, and passing close by creates a serious risk. The protection is not limited to a painted crosswalk. Watch for the mobility cue, stop early, and wait until the entire roadway path is clear before moving.

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

6. 6. For a Nebraska speeding citation dated on or after 11/14/20, how many points are assessed for 1 through 5 MPH over the limit?

   1. 0 points
   2. 1 point
   3. 2 points
   4. 3 points
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   0 points. For citations dated on or after 11/14/20, speeding 1 through 5 MPH over the limit is assessed 0 points, inside or outside city limits. One point was the value for the same speed before that date, so it describes the old rule. Two and three points belong to higher speeding bands. A fine still applies; the speeding fine schedule lists $10 plus court costs for 1 through 5 over in a normal zone.

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

7. 7. When is it lawful to cross double solid yellow center lines in Nebraska?

   
   1. To pass a vehicle going under the speed limit
   2. Any time the oncoming lane is empty
   3. To make a left turn or to avoid an obstruction
   4. Never, under any circumstances
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   To make a left turn or to avoid an obstruction. Double solid yellow lines mean passing is not allowed in either direction. Making a left turn, such as into or out of an alley, private road, or driveway, or avoiding an obstruction are the only lawful crossings, unless signs prohibit them. An empty oncoming lane or a slow vehicle ahead does not make passing across the lines legal. Saying the lines can never be crossed is also wrong, because those two exceptions exist.

   Study this in the handbook: Pavement markings

8. 8. 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
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   A series of turns or curves ahead. The winding road warning means the roadway continues through a series of turns or curves. Because the sequence extends beyond one bend, choose a controlled speed before entering and maintain attention through each change in direction. It does not describe a straight grade, a bicycle lane, or a railroad crossing. Avoid treating the first curve as the whole hazard. Look through the roadway, keep both hands ready for steering, and leave enough space to respond if another vehicle appears after a bend.

   Study this in the handbook: Regulatory and warning signs

9. 9. What is the Nebraska guidance for braking in a vehicle without antilock brakes?

   1. Pump the brake pedal to help keep the brakes from locking
   2. Press the pedal firmly and never release it
   3. Turn off the ignition before braking
   4. Use the parking brake alone while steering sharply
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   Pump the brake pedal to help keep the brakes from locking. For a vehicle without ABS, pumping the brake pedal helps keep the wheels from locking, preserving the ability to steer while the tires continue rolling. Holding the pedal down hard can lock the tires and reduce directional control. This advice is specific to non-ABS equipment; a vehicle with ABS receives different instructions to press the pedal firmly without pumping. The key first step is to know which braking system the vehicle has. During an emergency, combine the prescribed pedal technique with controlled steering and attention to the open path ahead.

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

10. 10. What administrative license sanction does Nebraska impose for refusing a requested chemical test?

    1. A permanent revocation in every case
    2. A warning with no license action
    3. A seven day suspension
    4. A one year license revocation
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    A one year license revocation. Refusing a requested blood, breath, or urine test brings a one year administrative license revocation under Nebraska's implied consent rules. The refusal is also a separate crime, and the manual says criminal penalties can match those for a DUI conviction at .15 BAC or above. A warning, a seven day suspension, or an automatic permanent revocation misses the stated administrative sanction. The key cue is that operating on Nebraska roadways already carries agreement to submit when law enforcement requests the test. Refusal therefore creates consequences even before considering any separate impairment charge.

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

11. 11. When is driving too slowly a problem under Nebraska's rules?

    1. Never; slow driving is always safer
    2. When it blocks the normal flow of traffic
    3. When you drive in the right lane of the road
    4. When you have passengers riding in the vehicle
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    When it blocks the normal flow of traffic. Unless safety, an emergency, or the law requires otherwise, you should not drive so slowly that you impede or block the normal and reasonable flow of traffic. The handbook advises driving at about the same speed as the main stream of traffic to avoid frequent passing. If you do drive below the normal speed of traffic, use the right lane when one is available. Slow driving is not automatically safe; in work zones, driving slower than surrounding traffic is a major cause of rear-end crashes.

    Study this in the handbook: Speed limits

12. 12. How long does a Nebraska license stay valid for a service member after discharge?

    1. It expires on the discharge date
    2. One year after discharge
    3. Ten days after discharge
    4. While on active duty and for 60 days after discharge or return to Nebraska, whichever is later
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    While on active duty and for 60 days after discharge or return to Nebraska, whichever is later. If the license was valid on or after August 27, 1971, it remains valid while the holder serves on active duty and for 60 days following a discharge or return to Nebraska, whichever is later. Members who qualify can request Form 07-08, a small card explaining the exemption, and present military orders or a DD214 to driver licensing staff when renewing.

13. 13. A Nebraska driver hits an unattended vehicle. What does the manual direct the driver to do?

    1. Drive away because nobody was in the vehicle
    2. Report it only if the damage looks serious
    3. Move the vehicle to a new spot and say nothing
    4. Contact the proper authorities and leave written information where the owner can find it
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    Contact the proper authorities and leave written information where the owner can find it. The Nebraska manual says that if you hit an unattended vehicle, you must contact the proper authorities and provide written information where the owner can find it. That written note carries the same details drivers exchange after any crash: name, address and telephone number, license plate number, driver license number, insurance information, and the make, model and year of your vehicle. The duty does not depend on whether anyone was sitting in the car, and it cannot be skipped by moving the vehicle or leaving quietly.

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

14. 14. What do green and white guide signs provide?

    1. Warnings about road workers in a construction area
    2. Directional and distance information
    3. Regulatory instructions that prohibit every listed movement
    4. Reserved parking for drivers with handicapped privileges
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    Directional and distance information. Green and white guide signs provide directional and distance information. Diagrams may show exit and entrance movements at interchanges, helping drivers select lanes and plan ahead. Orange signs identify work zones, white regulatory signs communicate laws, and handicapped parking signs reserve designated spaces. A guide sign is useful navigation information, but it does not cancel a posted regulatory instruction. Read it early, choose the needed lane in time, and continue following speed and lane controls.

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

15. 15. How should a driver respond to a pedestrian within a crosswalk?

    
    1. Continue first because vehicles always have priority outside a signal
    2. Yield, slow down, and be ready to stop if needed
    3. Sound the horn so the pedestrian must leave the crosswalk
    4. Pass the pedestrian by moving into the opposing lane
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    Yield, slow down, and be ready to stop if needed. A pedestrian in a crosswalk must be given room to cross safely. Nebraska directs motorists to yield, slow down, and be ready to stop if needed. A horn does not transfer priority to the vehicle, and moving around the pedestrian into opposing traffic can create a new collision. Do not judge the pedestrian's speed as permission to continue. Reduce speed before the crosswalk, scan both sides for people who may enter, and remain stopped until the crossing path is clear.

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

16. 16. How much clearance does Nebraska tell motorists to leave to avoid colliding with a pedestrian on the roadway?

    1. No less than one foot
    2. No less than two feet
    3. No less than three feet
    4. No less than ten feet
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    No less than three feet. Nebraska says motorists should leave a safe distance of no less than three feet of clearance to avoid colliding with any pedestrian on a roadway. The same three foot minimum applies when passing a bicycle. One and two feet leave too little margin for a sudden step. Ten feet is not the figure in the manual; the rule sets a floor, and more room is always allowed.

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

17. 17. For a person age 20 or younger, what penalty does Nebraska list for a second minor in possession conviction?

    1. A 30 day impoundment
    2. A 12 month impoundment
    3. A 90 day impoundment
    4. A $25 fine only
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    A 90 day impoundment. For minor in possession, the court impounds the permit or license for 30 days on a first conviction, 90 days on a second, and 12 months on a third or later conviction. So 90 days is the second offense penalty. Thirty days is the first offense and 12 months is the third. A driver with no permit or license is barred from getting one for the same period, so a small fine alone is not the rule.

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

18. 18. When you must stop at a Nebraska railroad crossing with no stop line, how far from the nearest rail must you stop?

    1. Not less than 15 feet nor more than 50 feet
    2. Not less than 5 feet nor more than 10 feet
    3. Exactly 100 feet
    4. Not less than 50 feet nor more than 100 feet
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    Not less than 15 feet nor more than 50 feet. When required to stop at a railroad crossing, stop at the stop line; if there is none, stop not less than 15 feet nor more than 50 feet from the nearest rail. Five to ten feet leaves too little room from a passing train. One hundred feet is the no passing distance from a railroad crossing, not a stopping point. Fifty to one hundred feet falls outside the stated range.

    Study this in the handbook: Parking and railroad crossings

19. 19. What should a driver do when emergency lights appear behind the vehicle?

    1. Follow the emergency vehicle closely to pass traffic
    2. Stop immediately in the travel lane
    3. Turn off all lights and continue until the next town
    4. Activate the turn signal and pull to the side when safe
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    Activate the turn signal and pull to the side when safe. When emergency lights appear behind you, the manual says to stay calm, activate your turn signal, and pull off or to the side of the roadway as soon as it is safe to do so. Then turn off the engine and audio devices, stay in the vehicle unless directed to exit, and keep your hands visible. Stopping in the travel lane, following the emergency vehicle, or driving on with the lights off does not match these steps.

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

20. 20. What is the default maximum speed in a Nebraska business district when no other limit is posted?

    1. 35 MPH
    2. 25 MPH
    3. 20 MPH
    4. 50 MPH
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    20 MPH. Nebraska's business district default is 20 MPH unless a different limit is posted. The 25 MPH choice describes a residential district, and 50 MPH is associated with gravel or other non-dustless roadways. Thirty five miles per hour is not the listed default for a business district. Identify the district before looking at the answer numbers, because the manual assigns separate limits to business areas, residential areas, and roadway surfaces. A posted limit controls when one is present, while the statutory default fills the gap when no sign gives a different number.

    Study this in the handbook: Speed limits