2025 Nebraska Permit Test 17
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Nebraska. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Nebraska please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/nebraska/car.
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17. If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:
Explanation
If you are stopped at a railroad crossing with more than one track, do not start moving as soon as a train passes. Wait until you have a clear view down all tracks before you start across. Even where there is only one track, do not start across immediately after a train passes; check again for another train that may be approaching.
18. What is the purpose of rumble strips?
Explanation
Rumble strips create noise and vibrations to warn drowsy or inattentive drivers that they are straying off of the road or are approaching a stop sign or signal.
19. When changing lanes you should not:
Explanation
Before changing lanes, check your side and rearview mirrors for traffic approaching you from behind. Use your turn signal to let other drivers know you plan to change lanes. Check for other drivers who also may be moving into the same lane.
20. Excessive speed:
Explanation
Excessive speed is one of the most common contributing factors to vehicle crashes. Excessive speed does not save time and often leads to high-risk decision-making.
21. When approaching an intersection controlled by a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers in the proper lane may:
Explanation
If you are in a lane corresponding to a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, you should proceed in the direction indicated by the arrow after yielding to approaching traffic and/or pedestrians.
22. At a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow if:
Explanation
If you are in a lane corresponding to a signal displaying a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow when the way is clear. This is true whether the arrow is displayed alone or together with another signal.
23. You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should:
Explanation
When traffic permits, you should make room to allow vehicles to merge into your lane.
24. Fines for speeding are ____ in work zones.
Explanation
Fines for moving traffic violations are doubled in work zones where workers are present, as well as in school zones during indicated hours. Always drive with caution when near children, workers, and other pedestrians.
25. This sign means:
Explanation
This sign is placed at the beginning of one-way streets and ramps to indicate that you must not continue driving in your current direction.
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