Practice test 2 of 10 — Nebraska permit test

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1. Question 1: A. Wait behind until you can pass safely

   Wait behind the cyclist until there is room to pass safely with plenty of space.

   Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Bicycles

2. Question 2: D. On the left

   You should normally pass on the left. Passing on the right is allowed only in certain cases.

   Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Passing

3. Question 3: B. They should yield, but you must still avoid them

   Pedestrians outside a crosswalk should yield to cars, but drivers must still take care not to hit anyone.

   Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Pedestrians

4. Question 4: B. No, it does not lower blood alcohol

   Coffee may make you feel more awake, but it does not lower blood alcohol or make you safe to drive.

   Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — How alcohol affects you

5. Question 5: C. Look for other traffic, then go

   A wave is not a promise that the way is clear. Look for other traffic and people before you go.

   Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Stop signs and intersections

6. Question 6: B. Close to and lined up with the curb

   A parallel-parked car should sit close to the curb and lined up with it, not sticking out into traffic.

   Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Parallel parking

7. Question 7: A. Let the cyclist pass, then turn

   Yield to the cyclist in the bike lane. Let them go by, then make your turn behind them.

   Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Bicycles

8. Question 8: B. From a one-way street onto another one-way street

   Turning left at a red light is allowed "only if traveling on a one-way street and turning onto another" one-way street.

   Handbook: Section 3: Signs, Signals and Markings — 3A-2 Turning on Red

9. Question 9: B. 15 days

   The driver is issued "a temporary license that is valid for 15 days," and then the license is revoked unless a hearing dismisses it.

   Handbook: Section 1: Nebraska License to Drive — 1Q Suspensions, Revocations, Impoundments and Confiscations

10. Question 10: A. You may not pass other vehicles here

    This sign means do not pass. You must not pass other vehicles on this part of the road.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

11. Question 11: A. The no-passing zone has ended

    A pass with care sign marks the end of a no-passing zone. You may pass again, but only when it is safe.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

12. Question 12: B. Brake firmly, steer to keep control, and stop

    If a deer crash is coming, "your safest action is to BRAKE (firmly), STEER" to keep control, and stop as safely as you can.

    Handbook: Section 2: Important Driver Information — 2D "Don't Veer for Deer" – Driver Tips

13. Question 13: D. Follow the officer and go through with care

    Directions from a police officer take the place of signals and signs, so follow the officer and go through with care.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Traffic signals

14. Question 14: C. 50 mph

    Unless otherwise posted, the limit is "50 MPH on any roadway that is gravel or not dustless" (50 mph).

    Handbook: Section 4: Rules of the Road — 4C-1 Maximum Speed Limits – Unless Otherwise Posted

15. Question 15: B. Let the cyclist go first

    Cyclists follow the same right-of-way rules as cars, so the rider on your right goes first.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Stop signs and intersections

16. Question 16: D. Far ahead and all around you

    Look well ahead and all around, not just at the car in front, so you spot hazards early.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Seeing and scanning

17. Question 17: B. Slow down or stop and let that car go first

    At a yield sign you must give way. Slow down, or stop if needed, and let the car with the right-of-way pass first.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

18. Question 18: D. They are stricter, with a very low limit

    Every state has a zero-tolerance law, so the limit for drivers under 21 is stricter: very low or zero.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Legal limits

19. Question 19: D. Move over so a full lane is between you and it

    Drivers must "move into a lane at least one travel lane away" from stopped vehicles with flashing lights, including tow trucks.

    Handbook: Section 4: Rules of the Road — 4B-6 Nebraska Move Over Law

20. Question 20: D. The highway runs mostly north and south

    Interstate routes with odd numbers usually run north and south; even numbers usually run east and west.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Guide and service signs

21. Question 21: C. At the end of a one-way road or exit ramp

    Do not enter signs face drivers at the wrong end of a one-way road or a highway exit ramp, so no one drives in against traffic.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

22. Question 22: B. From the far left lane into the far left lane

    Turning left from one one-way street onto another, start in the far left lane and end in the far left lane.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Turns

23. Question 23: D. The right lane ends ahead

    The right edge line bends in toward the center, which means the right lane ends ahead and drivers in it must move left.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

24. Question 24: B. A cyclist may swerve to avoid a hazard

    Many states require at least 3 feet because a cyclist may swerve around potholes, glass or car doors.

    Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Bicycles

25. Question 25: A. The three-second rule

    Nebraska drivers should "Use the three-second rule to determine safe following distance," and it is a minimum.

    Handbook: Section 5: Special Driving Conditions — 5G-1 Techniques