Nebraska Permit Test (Driver Knowledge Exam) Practice Test
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- 1. Signs & Signals
You approach a red, eight-sided (octagonal) sign. You must:
- a.Slow and roll through if clear
- b.Come to a complete stop, then go when it is safe
- c.Yield to the left only
- d.Stop only for cross traffic
Answer: b
Explanation: A red octagon is a STOP sign. Stop completely at the line or crosswalk, then proceed when safe. (Nebraska Driver's Manual, traffic signs)
- 2. Signs & Signals
A flashing red traffic signal requires you to:
- a.Stop completely, then proceed when safe, like a STOP sign
- b.Slow down without stopping
- c.Speed up to clear the intersection
- d.Treat it as a green light
Answer: a
Explanation: A flashing red light means the same as a STOP sign: stop fully, then go when it is safe. (Nebraska Driver's Manual, traffic signals)
- 3. Signs & Signals
A round yellow sign showing an X with the letters RR warns of:
- a.A rest area ahead
- b.A railroad crossing ahead
- c.A runaway-truck ramp
- d.A right-turn-only lane
Answer: b
Explanation: The round yellow sign with an X and RR is advance warning of a railroad crossing. Be ready to stop for a train. (Nebraska Driver's Manual, warning signs)
- 4. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
When turning left at an intersection with oncoming traffic, you must:
- a.Turn ahead of the oncoming cars
- b.Expect them to yield to you
- c.Yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians until it is safe
- d.Complete the turn on a red light
Answer: c
Explanation: A left-turning driver must yield to oncoming traffic and to pedestrians in the crosswalk. (Nebraska Driver's Manual, right of way)
- 5. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
At an intersection with no signs or signals, you should:
- a.Always go first
- b.Speed up to claim it
- c.Wait for another driver to wave you on
- d.Yield to vehicles already there and to the vehicle on your right
Answer: d
Explanation: At an uncontrolled intersection, yield to vehicles already in it and to the vehicle on your right when you arrive together. (Nebraska Driver's Manual, right of way)
- 6. Safe Driving & Sharing the Road
A stopped school bus displays flashing red lights and an extended stop arm. You must:
- a.Stop and stay stopped until the lights stop and the arm folds
- b.Pass slowly on the left
- c.Continue if you see no children
- d.Sound your horn and drive around
Answer: a
Explanation: Stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm, and stay stopped until it withdraws them. (Nebraska Driver's Manual, school buses)
- 7. Safe Driving & Sharing the Road
Nebraska's seat belt law requires that:
- a.Only children wear belts
- b.No one is required to wear a belt
- c.Belts are needed only on interstates
- d.The driver and front-seat occupants wear seat belts
Answer: d
Explanation: Nebraska requires the driver and front-seat occupants to wear seat belts, and child restraint laws cover young children. (Nebraska Driver's Manual, occupant protection)
- 8. Speed & Conditions
The maximum speed limit on rural interstate highways in Nebraska is:
- a.55 mph
- b.70 mph
- c.75 mph
- d.85 mph
Answer: c
Explanation: Nebraska posts a maximum of 75 mph on rural interstate highways. Obey posted signs, which may be lower. (Nebraska Driver's Manual, speed limits)
- 9. Speed & Conditions
On snow-packed or icy roads, you should:
- a.Reduce speed and increase following distance
- b.Use cruise control for steadiness
- c.Follow closely to stay in tracks
- d.Keep normal highway speed
Answer: a
Explanation: Snow and ice greatly increase stopping distance, so slow down, leave more space, and avoid cruise control. (Nebraska Driver's Manual, winter driving)
- 10. Alcohol, Drugs & the Graduated License
In Nebraska, a driver 21 or older is legally impaired at a BAC of:
- a.0.05 percent
- b.0.08 percent
- c.0.10 percent
- d.0.15 percent
Answer: b
Explanation: The adult BAC limit is 0.08 percent, though you can be charged at a lower level if impaired. (Nebraska Driver's Manual, DUI)