The real Nebraska knowledge test is the DMV exam used for a learner permit. This page contains one fixed 20 question slice of the full free 180 question bank, with an explanation after each answer.
Sample question from test 6
safe-driving
Which reference point can a driver use when applying Nebraska's three-second following rule?
- A fixed point such as an overpass, sign, fence, or corner
- The speedometer needle alone
- The rear bumper of a parked car selected after changing lanes
- A point chosen only after the vehicle ahead brakes
Answer: A fixed point such as an overpass, sign, fence, or corner. The timing exercise works by comparing both vehicles with the same stationary marker. Nebraska gives examples including an overpass, sign, fence, or corner. When the lead vehicle passes that point, begin counting, then compare the count when your vehicle reaches it. The speedometer alone cannot reveal the actual time gap, and waiting for braking creates an unnecessarily late warning. Choose a visible fixed object early, maintain a steady speed, and increase the interval when weather or traffic makes stopping more difficult.