Nebraska DMV Motorcycle Practice Test 6
Test 6 of 6. 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 age17 years
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1. Where in the United States may a motorcycle ride between lanes of traffic?
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Answer C: Only where a state has specifically authorized it
Riding between lanes is prohibited in most states and permitted only where a state law expressly allows it, so a rider must know the rule for the state being ridden in.
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2. You come to a place where a storm has dropped a power line across the road ahead. What should you do?
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Answer B: Stop well back, keep everyone away from it and report it to the police
A downed line may be live and can energize the ground around it, so keep well clear and let the utility or the police handle it.
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3. Why should reflective material be placed on the front, back and sides of a rider's gear?
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Answer D: A driver may approach the rider from any of those directions
Threats come from ahead, behind and from the sides at intersections, so reflective material should be visible from every direction a vehicle can approach.
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4. An orange sign showing the symbol of a person holding a flag or a sign paddle means that
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Answer D: a person is controlling traffic ahead and the driver must obey that person
The flagger sign warns that a trained flagger is directing traffic further on, and the flagger's instructions govern movement through the work zone.
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5. On what kind of road does Nebraska's Move Over Law require a lane change?
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Answer D: A multi-lane controlled-access highway
The Nebraska statute frames the duty for a driver on a multi-lane controlled-access highway, with the reduce-speed fallback when a lane change is not possible.
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6. How long is the temporary license valid after a Nebraska officer confiscates a license for a failed or refused test?
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Answer D: 15 days
The temporary license issued under the administrative license revocation law expires fifteen days after it is issued, and the revocation then begins.
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7. How should a face shield be cleaned?
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Answer C: With mild soap and water and a soft cloth, then dried gently
Plastic shields scratch easily and are damaged by solvents, and a scratched shield scatters light badly at night, so use mild soap, water and a soft cloth.
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8. How close to an intersection or a railroad crossing does Nebraska forbid passing?
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Answer B: Within 100 feet
Nebraska makes it unlawful to pass within one hundred feet of any intersection or any railroad crossing.
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9. You are waiting to pull out of a driveway when a bicyclist comes along the bike lane in front of you. What must you do?
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Answer D: Wait until the bicyclist has gone past
A driver leaving a driveway yields to everything already on the road, and a bike lane is part of the roadway.
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10. What administrative sanction does Nebraska impose for refusing a chemical test for alcohol or drugs?
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Answer C: A one-year revocation of the license
Refusing a chemical test brings a one-year administrative license revocation in Nebraska, whether or not it is a first refusal.
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11. When may a Nebraska first-time offender apply for an Ignition Interlock Permit, and how long does it run?
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Answer D: Once the 15-day temporary license expires, and it runs for six months
A first-time offender subject to an administrative revocation may install an interlock and apply for the permit once the fifteen-day temporary license expires, and the permit is valid for six months.
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12. What credit can a Nebraska driver earn by finishing a DMV-approved driver improvement course before reaching 12 points?
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Answer B: A two-point credit, available only once every five years
Nebraska grants a two-point credit for an approved driver improvement course completed before the twelfth point is assessed, and the credit may be used only once every five years.
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13. Low sun is shining onto the signal ahead and you cannot tell which light is lit. What should you do?
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Answer D: Slow down and be ready to stop until you can be sure
An unreadable signal has to be treated as one that may be red, so approach slowly enough to stop while you work out what it shows.
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14. Under Nebraska law, when may a motorcycle carry a passenger?
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Answer D: Only when the motorcycle is designed for more than one person and is fitted with footrests for the passenger
Nebraska allows passengers only on a motorcycle designed to carry more than one person, and a motorcycle carrying a passenger outside a sidecar or enclosed cab must have passenger footrests.
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15. A driver moves to Nebraska holding a valid license from another state. How long may that driver wait before obtaining a Nebraska license?
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Answer D: 30 days
Any new resident with a valid out-of-state license must obtain a Nebraska license within 30 days.
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16. A sign on a freeway restricts trucks to the two right-hand lanes. What should a car driver expect in those lanes?
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Answer A: More heavy vehicles and slower changes of speed
A truck lane restriction concentrates heavy vehicles on the right, and those vehicles accelerate, brake and change lanes far more slowly than cars.
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17. How many points does a Nebraska conviction for motor vehicle homicide carry?
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Answer B: 12 points
Motor vehicle homicide sits at the very top of the Nebraska point schedule, and a single conviction reaches the automatic revocation threshold on its own.
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18. You have a green light at a school crossing, but the crossing guard steps out and holds up a stop sign toward you. What must you do?
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Answer A: Stop, because the crossing guard controls this crossing and outranks the signal
Directions from a crossing guard or a police officer take priority over signals and signs.
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19. What minimum liability coverage must a vehicle operated on Nebraska public roadways carry?
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Answer B: $25,000 per person and $50,000 per crash for bodily injury, plus $25,000 for property damage
Nebraska requires 25/50/25 financial responsibility on every motor vehicle operated on public roadways.
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20. In the T-CLOCS pre-ride inspection, what does the first item cover?
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Answer C: Tires and wheels
T stands for tires and wheels, where the rider checks pressure, tread, damage, rims, spokes and bearings before anything else.
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21. What happens to the license of a Nebraska driver under 21 convicted of driving with .02 alcohol content?
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Answer B: It is impounded by the court for 30 days and stays on the record for 90 days
A .02 conviction for a driver under 21 brings a thirty-day court impoundment, and the conviction is deleted from the driving record after ninety days.
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22. What is the maximum fine for a first Move Over Law violation in Nebraska?
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Answer C: Up to $100
Nebraska sets a first-offense Move Over fine of up to $100, while second and later offenses reach $500 and up to seven days in jail.
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23. Why should riding clothing have no loose flapping parts?
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Answer B: Loose cloth can catch on the machine, and flapping tires the rider
Loose fabric can snag on the controls, the chain or a wheel, and the constant flapping and noise wear the rider out over a long ride.
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24. What should the operator do while a passenger climbs on board?
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Answer D: Sit on the machine with both feet planted and the front brake held on
The added weight arrives suddenly and off center, so the operator braces the motorcycle with both feet down and the front brake applied to keep it still.
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25. With the chin strap fastened, how can you check that a helmet is the right size?
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Answer A: Try to roll it forward off your head, since a good fit will not come off
The roll off test shows whether the helmet will stay on in a crash. If it can be rolled off the front of your head with the strap done up, it is too big.