Nebraska DMV Permit Practice Test 9
Test 9 of 10. Pick an answer for each question to see if it is right and why; your score appears at the end. You need 20 correct answers to pass, the same ratio as the real Nebraska test.
- Questions25
- Correct to pass20
- Passing score80%
- Minimum age15 years
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1. What happens when alcohol is combined with another drug that also affects the nervous system?
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Answer B: Impairment is often far greater than either one alone would produce
Combined substances can multiply each other's effects, producing impairment well beyond what a driver would expect from either one taken separately.
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2. How long is a Nebraska Learner's Permit valid?
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Answer D: One year from the date of issuance
The Learner's Permit expires one year following the date of issuance.
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3. A freeway sign reads BUSES ONLY ON SHOULDER 6 AM TO 9 AM. Who may drive on the shoulder then?
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Answer A: Only the vehicles named on the sign, during the hours shown
Shoulder running is granted by the sign to the class of vehicle and the hours the sign names, and it does not turn the shoulder into a general travel lane.
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4. What does Nebraska law say about a television screen in a vehicle?
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Answer D: It is unlawful when the viewing screen is visible to the driver
Nebraska makes it unlawful to operate a vehicle on a public roadway when it carries a television set whose viewing screen is visible to the driver.
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5. How many points does Nebraska assess for a conviction of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs?
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Answer C: 6 points
A driving under the influence conviction carries six points on the Nebraska schedule, while a third offense carries twelve.
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6. When must a Nebraska driver file a crash report with the Department of Transportation if no officer investigated the crash?
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Answer B: Within 10 days, when anyone was injured or killed or the apparent property damage reaches $1,500
Nebraska requires the driver to submit a crash report within ten days when there is injury or death, or apparent damage of $1,500 or more, unless a law enforcement officer investigated and filed the report.
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7. What is the minimum age for a Nebraska School Learner's Permit?
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Answer C: 14 years
The School Learner's Permit cannot be issued before the applicant's fourteenth birthday, and the applicant must also qualify for a School Permit.
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8. Which of these fits Nebraska's definition of a moped?
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Answer D: A pedal-equipped bicycle with a motor of 50 cc or less and a 30 mph design speed
Nebraska defines a moped as a bicycle with fully operative pedals, an automatic transmission and a motor of no more than 50 cc producing no more than two brake horsepower at a design speed of 30 mph or less.
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9. You are parked legally, but a police officer tells you to move the vehicle. What should you do?
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Answer B: Move it as directed, because an officer overrides the signs
Directions from a police officer or a firefighter take precedence over signs and markings, whether they are directing traffic or clearing a street.
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10. A vehicle ahead of you displays a reflective orange triangle on its rear. What does that emblem tell you?
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Answer B: The vehicle is built to travel at 25 mph or less
The orange triangle is the slow moving vehicle emblem used on farm and construction equipment designed for 25 mph or less, warning you that you are closing on it much faster than it appears.
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11. Which of these makes you unpredictable to other drivers?
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Answer B: Changing lanes suddenly without signaling, to save a moment
An unsignalled, sudden lane change gives nobody time to react and is a common cause of sideswipe collisions.
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12. In plain words, what is oversteer?
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Answer C: The rear of the vehicle slides out and the car turns too sharply
Oversteer means the rear tires have lost grip first, so the tail swings out and the vehicle turns more than you asked it to.
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13. How many points does Nebraska assess for using a handheld wireless device to read, type or send written communication while driving?
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Answer C: 3 points
Nebraska's point schedule assigns three points for using a handheld wireless communication device to read, type or send written communication while operating a motor vehicle.
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14. What does Nebraska law forbid every driver from doing with a handheld wireless device?
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Answer B: Reading, typing or sending written communication while operating a motor vehicle
Nebraska makes it illegal to use a handheld wireless device to read, type or send written communication while driving, with additional primary-offense rules for commercial drivers.
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15. How should a driver respond to this sign?
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Answer C: Slow down before reaching the rough spot and cross it at a steady, low speed
Losing speed before a sharp rise in the pavement keeps the vehicle settled, while braking or accelerating on top of it unsettles the suspension and costs grip.
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16. During what part of the year are studded tires lawful in Nebraska?
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Answer B: From November 1 to April 1
Nebraska allows studded tires only between the first of November and the first of April.
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17. A large truck is passing you on a two-lane road. What is the safest thing to do?
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Answer C: Keep right in your lane and ease off the gas a little
Staying in your own lane and easing off shortens the pass without forcing you onto a soft shoulder or into the truck's path.
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18. Where is the safest place for children under 13 to ride?
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Answer C: In the back seat
The back seat keeps children away from the force of a deploying front air bag and is farther from the most common impact area, which is why it is recommended through at least age 12.
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19. At what point must a Nebraska driver dim the high beams when following another vehicle?
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Answer B: Within 200 feet
Nebraska requires headlights to be dimmed when following within two hundred feet of another vehicle, and also when meeting oncoming vehicles.
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20. How long is a Nebraska School Learner's Permit valid?
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Answer D: Six months from the date of issuance
The School Learner's Permit expires six months after the date it is issued, unlike the general Learner's Permit, which runs for a year.
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21. The blue signs mounted before a freeway interchange that carry the logos of individual businesses are
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Answer C: specific service signs, which show the brands available at that exit
Specific service signs, often called logo signs, list eligible businesses for categories such as gas, food, lodging, camping, attractions and 24-hour pharmacies at the upcoming interchange.
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22. You reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same moment as a vehicle approaching from your left. What should you do?
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Answer A: Proceed, but only once you see that driver slowing
You have the right of way over the vehicle on your left, but a right of way is something the other driver has to give, so confirm it before you commit.
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23. How may a two-way left-turn lane never be used?
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Answer B: As a through travel lane or a passing lane
The lane exists only for turning movements, so traveling or passing along it puts you head-on with vehicles turning from the opposite direction.
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24. How long can cannabis affect a driver?
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Answer A: For hours after the strongest effects have passed
Slowed reactions, poor tracking and weak judgment of distance can last for hours, well beyond the point where the user believes the effects are over.
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25. You have brought the vehicle under control after a blowout. What should you do next?
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Answer A: Signal and coast well off the road before stopping
Let the speed fall, signal, and leave the roadway as far from traffic as you can before you stop. Driving on a failed tire ruins the wheel and risks control.