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Nebraska Permit Test: Signals & Pavement Markings Practice Questions
Traffic lights, flashing signals, lane lines and curb colors.
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Question 1
A traffic signal is dark because of a power failure and no officer is directing traffic. How do you treat the intersection?
As an uncontrolled intersection
As an all-way stop
Main-road traffic goes first
As a yield
Correct answer: As an all-way stop
When a signal is not working and no officer or flagger is present, the intersection is treated as an all-way stop.
Source: Section 3A: Traffic Signals
Question 2
What does Nebraska law say about speeding up to 'beat' a yellow light?
It is required
It is unlawful
It is fine under 30 mph
It is allowed if clear
Correct answer: It is unlawful
A steady yellow warns the light is about to change; stop safely if you have not entered, and speeding up to beat the light is unlawful.
Source: Section 3A: Traffic Signals
Question 3
What does a steady yellow X over your lane mean?
The lane is open for your use
Move out of the lane soon
The lane is for left turns only now
The lane is closed for the rest of the day
Correct answer: Move out of the lane soon
A steady yellow X means move out of that lane as soon as it is safe, because a red X will soon appear. Never drive under a red X.
Source: Section 3A: Traffic Signals – Lane Use Signals
Question 4
At a pedestrian hybrid beacon, both red lights are flashing alternately. What must drivers do?
Stop, then go if the lanes are clear
Keep driving; it is only a warning light
Slow to 15 mph and drive on through
Stop and wait there until the light turns green
Correct answer: Stop, then go if the lanes are clear
During the alternating flashing red, drivers must stop and make sure no pedestrian is in their lane or an adjacent lane before going on.
Source: Section 3A: Traffic Signals – Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon
Question 5
A pedestrian hybrid beacon is dark. Must you stop?
Yes, always stop and look both ways
Yes, treat it like an all-way stop
No, that rule does not apply
Only at night or in poor visibility
Correct answer: No, that rule does not apply
When the beacon is dark after the pedestrian cycle, the rule requiring a stop at dark signals does not apply to these midblock beacons.
Source: Section 3A: Traffic Signals – Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon
Question 6
Railroad gates are coming down with lights flashing. What does Nebraska law say about driving around them?
It's allowed if no train is visible
It's allowed after a full stop
Never drive around the gates
It's allowed for one gate only
Correct answer: Never drive around the gates
Stop when the lights begin to flash and stay stopped until the gates go up; driving around them is dangerous and illegal.
Source: Section 3B: Traffic Signs – Railroad Crossing
Question 7
A broken yellow line is next to a solid yellow line, with the broken line on your side. What may you do?
Pass when the way is clear
Pass only on the right
Pass only at night
Never pass
Correct answer: Pass when the way is clear
Passing is permitted from the side with the broken line, but not from the side with the solid line.
Source: Section 3C: Pavement Markings
Question 8
When may you lawfully cross double solid yellow center lines in Nebraska?
To turn left into or from an alley or driveway
Whenever no oncoming car is in sight
To make extra room for a cyclist
To pass a slow farm vehicle on a straight
Correct answer: To turn left into or from an alley or driveway
Turning left into or out of an alley, private road or driveway, or avoiding an obstruction, are the only lawful crossings of double yellow lines.
Source: Section 3C: Pavement Markings
Question 9
In a lane marked with a curved arrow and the word ONLY, what must you do?
Go straight or turn
Use it only to pass
Use it only to park
Turn in the arrow's direction
Correct answer: Turn in the arrow's direction
When a lane is marked with a curved arrow and ONLY, you must turn in that direction; a curved plus straight arrow allows either.
Source: Section 3C: Pavement Markings
Question 10
Where must you stop when a white stop line is painted at an intersection?
Past the line, where you can see better
At the stop sign itself
In the crosswalk
At the stop line, not at the sign
Correct answer: At the stop line, not at the sign
Drivers must stop at the stop line when one is present, not at the stop sign or signal; in towns it is usually about four feet before a crosswalk.
Source: Section 3C: Pavement Markings
Question 11
What are rumble strips designed to do?
Alert drowsy or inattentive drivers
Slow down trucks only
Mark bike lanes
Drain water off the road
Correct answer: Alert drowsy or inattentive drivers
Rumble strips use vibration and sound to warn drowsy or inattentive drivers that they are leaving the lane or approaching a stop.
Source: Section 3C: Pavement Markings
Question 12
How far ahead must you signal before turning or moving right or left in Nebraska?
At least 100 feet
At least 50 feet
At least 1,000 feet
At least 200 feet
Correct answer: At least 100 feet
Signal at least 100 feet before turning or moving right or left, and always when changing lanes or pulling into or out of parking.
Source: Section 4E: Signaling
Question 13
When should you turn on your headlights during the day?
Only on interstates and expressways
Only when driving through long tunnels
Never during daylight hours anywhere in Nebraska
Whenever you use your windshield wipers
Correct answer: Whenever you use your windshield wipers
Use headlights any time you have trouble seeing other vehicles and whenever your windshield wipers are on.
Source: Section 5G: Defensive Driving
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