Nebraska: Emergency vehicles, work zones and police stops
Yielding to emergency vehicles, the Move Over Law, work zones and flaggers, snow removal and what to do when stopped by law enforcement. Split into 3 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.
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Emergency vehicles, work zones and police stops — Part 1
Questions in this part include: “When do law enforcement officers conduct traffic stops, according to the manual?”
StartEmergency vehicles, work zones and police stops — Part 2
Questions in this part include: “If you believe an officer acted inappropriately during a stop, what may you do?”
StartEmergency vehicles, work zones and police stops — Part 3
Questions in this part include: “How are funeral procession escort vehicles classified?”
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When do law enforcement officers conduct traffic stops, according to the manual?
- When they have reasonable suspicion of a violation
- Only when a driver is exceeding the speed limit
- Only when the driver is under the age of 21
- Only when a crash has already occurred
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Correct answer: When they have reasonable suspicion of a violation
The manual says officers conduct traffic stops when they have reasonable suspicion of a traffic violation or a criminal violation.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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When you see emergency lights behind you, what does the manual say is important for you and your passengers?
- To stop immediately where you are
- To speed up to find a safe place
- To get out of the vehicle
- To stay calm and cooperate
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Correct answer: To stay calm and cooperate
The manual says that when you see emergency lights behind you, it is important for you and your passengers to stay calm and cooperate.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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When you are pulled over by police, what should you do as soon as it is safe to do so?
- Stop in the middle of the travel lane
- Activate your turn signal and pull to the side
- Get out and walk back to the patrol vehicle
- Turn off your headlights and leave the road
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Correct answer: Activate your turn signal and pull to the side
The manual says to activate your turn signal and pull off or to the side of the roadway as soon as it is safe.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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During a traffic stop, what should you do with the engine and audio devices?
- Turn off the engine and any audio devices
- Leave the engine running and turn up the radio
- Turn off the engine but leave audio devices on
- Turn off only the audio devices
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Correct answer: Turn off the engine and any audio devices
The manual says to turn off the engine and any audio devices.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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During a traffic stop, when should you exit your vehicle?
- Right away, to meet the officer
- Whenever you want to show your documents
- Only when directed by the officer
- As soon as the vehicle stops
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Correct answer: Only when directed by the officer
The manual says to stay in your vehicle unless directed by the officer to exit.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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What should you do if you are pulled over at night?
- Turn off all lights, including headlights
- Turn on your interior lights
- Turn on your high beams
- Flash your headlights at the officer
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Correct answer: Turn on your interior lights
The manual says to turn on your interior lights if you are pulled over at night to assist with visibility.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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Where should you keep your hands during a traffic stop?
- Down in your lap, out of the officer's view
- Under the seat so they are not in the way
- Inside the glove compartment, ready to reach
- On the steering wheel or in a visible location
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Correct answer: On the steering wheel or in a visible location
The manual says to keep your hands on the steering wheel or in a visible location so they are easily observable.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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As the officer approaches your vehicle during a traffic stop, what should you do with your window?
- Keep all windows closed and locked
- Lower all windows completely
- Lower the corresponding window
- Open the door instead
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Correct answer: Lower the corresponding window
The manual says to lower the corresponding window so you and the officer can better communicate.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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If you have a weapon in the vehicle during a traffic stop, when should you tell the officer?
- Upon first contact
- Only if the officer asks to search the vehicle
- After you hand over your documents
- Never, unless you are arrested
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Correct answer: Upon first contact
The manual says to let the officer know if you have a weapon in the vehicle upon first contact.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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When should you reach for your driver's license or vehicle documents during a traffic stop?
- As soon as the vehicle stops
- Before the officer reaches your window
- As soon as you lower your window
- After waiting for the officer's instructions
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Correct answer: After waiting for the officer's instructions
The manual says to wait for the officer's instructions before reaching for your driver's license or vehicle documents.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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If an officer who is not in uniform does not show law enforcement credentials, what may you do?
- Drive away from the stop
- Ask to see them
- Refuse to speak with the officer
- Call the DMV
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Correct answer: Ask to see them
The manual says officers not in uniform typically show credentials and, if they do not, you may ask to see them.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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If the documents an officer asks for are out of your reach, what should you do?
- Tell the officer where they are and wait for acknowledgement
- Reach for them quickly while the officer approaches
- Step out of the vehicle to get them without a word
- Ask a passenger to hand them over right away
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Correct answer: Tell the officer where they are and wait for acknowledgement
The manual says to tell the officer where the documents are and wait for acknowledgement before reaching for them.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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If an officer asks you to exit the vehicle during a traffic stop, what should you do?
- Stay in the vehicle with your hands visible
- Exit and stand behind the vehicle with your hands down
- Keep hands visible, exit, and stand where directed
- Exit and walk away from the vehicle
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Correct answer: Keep hands visible, exit, and stand where directed
The manual says to keep your hands visible, exit the vehicle, and stand in a location as directed by the officer.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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What may an officer do at the end of a traffic stop, according to the manual?
- Only give a verbal warning and nothing else
- A warning, a traffic ticket, or an arrest
- Only issue a ticket that includes a fine
- Only take away the driver's license
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Correct answer: A warning, a traffic ticket, or an arrest
The manual says an officer may impose a sanction such as a warning, traffic ticket which may include a fine, or arrest.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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What should you do if you disagree with an officer's decision during a traffic stop?
- Argue with the officer until the decision is explained
- Refuse to sign the ticket and leave
- Drive away and contest it by mail later
- Do not argue; contest it in court through legal channels
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Correct answer: Do not argue; contest it in court through legal channels
The manual says not to prolong the contact by arguing, and that you may contest the decision in court through established legal channels.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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According to the manual, what is true about your acceptance and signature on a traffic ticket?
- It is an admission of guilt
- It ends your right to contest the ticket
- It is not an admission of guilt
- It is required only for parking tickets
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Correct answer: It is not an admission of guilt
The manual states that your acceptance and signature on a traffic ticket is not an admission of guilt.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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What may result from refusing to sign a traffic ticket?
- Your arrest
- A warning only
- Automatic cancellation of the ticket
- Loss of your insurance
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Correct answer: Your arrest
The manual says the refusal to sign a traffic ticket may result in your arrest.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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If you believe an officer acted inappropriately during a stop, what may you do?
- Argue with the officer during the stop
- Refuse to give the officer your documents
- Wait a year before making any complaint
- Request to speak to a supervisor
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Correct answer: Request to speak to a supervisor
The manual says you may request to speak to a supervisor, which is best done as soon as possible after the stop.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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What do orange signs with messages in black letters identify?
- School zones
- Railroad crossings
- Work zones
- Service areas
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Correct answer: Work zones
The manual says orange signs with black letters are reserved strictly to identify work zones.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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An advance work zone sign tells you to shift to another lane or reduce your speed. When should you act?
- At the last minute, so that you do not slow other traffic
- Before the last minute, since the signs give you time to react
- Only after you see workers on the road
- Only after the car ahead of you reacts
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Correct answer: Before the last minute, since the signs give you time to react
The manual says not to wait until the last minute, because the signs provide sufficient time for the driver to react without impeding traffic.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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What may large flashing or sequencing arrow panels in work zones do?
- Tell drivers that a flagger is on duty ahead of them
- Mark the end of the work zone
- Show the speed limit in the work zone
- Guide drivers into lanes and show part of the road is closed
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Correct answer: Guide drivers into lanes and show part of the road is closed
Flashing arrow panels guide drivers into certain traffic lanes and inform them that part of the road ahead is closed.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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What does a flagger stationed at a work site wear?
- A reflective green vest with a badge
- A blue uniform with a badge
- A bright-colored, reflective orange vest
- A white hard hat only
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Correct answer: A bright-colored, reflective orange vest
A flagger is stationed at the site wearing a bright-colored, reflective orange vest to control traffic.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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Which device does a flagger use to stop traffic or allow it to proceed?
- A red flag only
- A STOP/SLOW paddle
- A flashing light bar
- A whistle
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Correct answer: A STOP/SLOW paddle
The flagger uses a STOP/SLOW paddle to either stop traffic or allow traffic to proceed.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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You are required to stop for a flagger in a work zone. How long must you remain stopped?
- Until the flagger turns away
- Until the vehicle behind you begins to honk
- For at least one minute
- Until you are directed by the flagger to proceed
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Correct answer: Until you are directed by the flagger to proceed
If you are required to stop, you must remain stopped until the flagger directs you to proceed.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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Which devices are the most commonly used to guide drivers safely through a work zone?
- Barricades, vertical panels, drums and cones
- Flares, rope barriers, tape and flags
- Speed bumps, rumble strips and fences
- Detour arrows and mailboxes
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Correct answer: Barricades, vertical panels, drums and cones
Barricades, vertical panels, drums and cones are the most commonly used channelizing devices to guide drivers through a work zone.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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An emergency vehicle approaches a roundabout and you have NOT yet entered it. What should you do?
- Pull over and allow the emergency vehicle to pass
- Enter the roundabout ahead of the emergency vehicle
- Stop in the crosswalk until the emergency vehicle leaves
- Follow the emergency vehicle through the roundabout
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Correct answer: Pull over and allow the emergency vehicle to pass
If you have not entered the roundabout, you pull over and allow the emergency vehicle to pass.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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An emergency vehicle approaches and you are already in a roundabout. What should you do?
- Stop immediately where you are in the circle until it passes
- Pull onto the truck apron and stop until the vehicle passes
- Continue to your exit, then pull over once beyond the splitter island
- Go around the circle again until the vehicle has passed
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Correct answer: Continue to your exit, then pull over once beyond the splitter island
If you have entered the roundabout you continue to your exit and, once beyond the splitter island, pull over to let the emergency vehicles pass.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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On a multi-lane controlled-access highway, what must a driver approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights do under the Move Over Law?
- Stop behind the stopped vehicles until the lights stop flashing
- Move into a lane at least one travel lane away from the stopped vehicles
- Stay in the lane and flash the headlights at the stopped vehicles
- Move into the lane next to the stopped vehicles and keep the same speed
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Correct answer: Move into a lane at least one travel lane away from the stopped vehicles
The Move Over Law requires moving into a lane at least one travel lane away from the stopped vehicles with flashing lights.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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Under the Move Over Law, what must a driver do if moving into another lane is not possible?
- Stop and wait behind them until the stopped vehicles leave
- Keep the same speed and sound the horn as you pass
- Pass the stopped vehicles on the right shoulder
- Reduce speed and maintain a safe speed past the stopped vehicles
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Correct answer: Reduce speed and maintain a safe speed past the stopped vehicles
If a lane change is not possible because of traffic or other conditions, the driver must reduce speed and maintain a safe speed past the stopped vehicles.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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Which of these stopped vehicles with flashing lights is covered by the Move Over Law?
- A solid waste or recycling collection vehicle
- A city transit bus stopped to pick up riders
- A delivery van
- A parked taxi
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Correct answer: A solid waste or recycling collection vehicle
The Move Over Law covers stopped solid waste or recycling collection vehicles with flashing lights, along with emergency, road assistance, utility maintenance and highway maintenance vehicles.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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What is the fine for a first offense of violating the Move Over Law?
- Up to $25
- Up to $250
- Up to $100
- Up to $1,000
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Correct answer: Up to $100
The manual states the fine for a first offense of the Move Over Law is up to $100.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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What are the penalties for a second or subsequent offense of violating the Move Over Law?
- A fine of up to $100 only
- A fine of up to $500 and/or up to 7 days in jail
- A fine of up to $1,000 and up to 30 days in jail
- Up to 7 days in jail only, with no fine
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Correct answer: A fine of up to $500 and/or up to 7 days in jail
Second and subsequent offenses can bring a fine of up to $500 and/or up to 7 days in jail.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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When the siren or flashing lights of an authorized emergency vehicle are activated, what must the driver of another vehicle do besides yielding the right-of-way?
- Stop where you are in your lane until the vehicle passes
- Pull to the left edge of the roadway and stop, clear of intersections
- Slow down and continue to drive in your lane at a reduced speed
- Pull to the right edge or curb and stop, clear of any intersections
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Correct answer: Pull to the right edge or curb and stop, clear of any intersections
Drivers must pull to the right edge or curb of the roadway and stop, clear of any intersections, unless directed otherwise by a traffic officer.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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After pulling over for an authorized emergency vehicle, how long must you remain stopped?
- Until the emergency vehicle has passed
- For 30 seconds after the siren stops
- Until you can no longer hear the siren
- Until the flashing lights are out of sight
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Correct answer: Until the emergency vehicle has passed
You remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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After an emergency vehicle has passed and before you proceed, what should you do?
- Turn on your hazard flashers and pull out immediately
- Sound your horn to signal that you are ready
- Watch for other emergency vehicles
- Follow the emergency vehicle closely to clear the way
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Correct answer: Watch for other emergency vehicles
Before proceeding you watch for other emergency vehicles.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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When an emergency vehicle approaches on a roadway divided by a median, what applies to traffic going the opposite direction?
- It must stop at the median
- It is not required to stop
- It must move to the left edge of the roadway
- It must slow to 25 MPH
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Correct answer: It is not required to stop
On a roadway divided by a median, traffic going the opposite direction is not required to stop.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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What is the closest that a vehicle may follow a fire apparatus traveling in an emergency status?
- No closer than 100 feet
- No closer than 300 feet
- No closer than 1,000 feet
- No closer than 500 feet
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Correct answer: No closer than 500 feet
No vehicle may follow a fire apparatus traveling in an emergency status closer than 500 feet.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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Where may no vehicle drive onto or park when a fire apparatus has stopped to answer an emergency?
- Within the block the fire apparatus has stopped in
- Within 100 feet of the fire apparatus at the scene
- Within 500 feet of the fire apparatus at the scene
- Only on the same side of the street as the apparatus
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Correct answer: Within the block the fire apparatus has stopped in
No vehicle may drive onto or park within the block where a fire apparatus has stopped to answer an emergency.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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How are funeral procession escort vehicles classified?
- As ordinary vehicles with no special right-of-way
- As road assistance vehicles
- As emergency vehicles
- As highway maintenance vehicles
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Correct answer: As emergency vehicles
Funeral procession escort vehicles are classified as emergency vehicles, and drivers must yield to them when they display proper audio or visual signals.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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What is a major cause of rear-end crashes in work zones?
- Driving in the right lane through the work zone area
- Driving with the headlights on in the work zone
- Driving slower or faster than the surrounding traffic
- Obeying the posted signs in the work zone
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Correct answer: Driving slower or faster than the surrounding traffic
Driving slower or faster than the surrounding traffic is a major cause of rear-end crashes in work zones.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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Which of these are traffic control devices used in work zones to guide and direct drivers safely through?
- Truck aprons, splitter islands and crosswalks
- Barricades, cones, drums and flaggers
- Median strips, guardrails and rumble strips
- Weigh stations, rest stops and exit ramps
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Correct answer: Barricades, cones, drums and flaggers
Barricades, cones, drums and flaggers are used in work zones to guide and direct drivers safely through.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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In a work zone, what should you do about your speed unless otherwise directed?
- Speed up to leave the work zone as quickly as you can
- Drive slower than all of the traffic around you
- Slow down abruptly each time you see workers
- Maintain a steady speed consistent with the traffic flow
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Correct answer: Maintain a steady speed consistent with the traffic flow
In a work zone you maintain a steady speed consistent with the traffic flow unless otherwise directed.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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In a work zone, what should you do with your lane position?
- Adjust it away from workers and equipment
- Move to the center of the lane regardless of the workers
- Move toward the workers to leave room for other traffic
- Drive on the shoulder to pass the workers
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Correct answer: Adjust it away from workers and equipment
In a work zone you adjust your lane position away from workers and equipment.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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In a work zone, how should you treat your speed and your braking readiness?
- Slow abruptly, and do not expect to have to stop
- Keep your speed fixed and do not use your brakes
- Do not slow abruptly, but be prepared to stop anytime
- Brake gently, but only when workers are in sight
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Correct answer: Do not slow abruptly, but be prepared to stop anytime
In a work zone you do not slow your speed abruptly but are prepared to stop anytime.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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When may you pass snow removal equipment?
- Whenever the equipment is moving below the speed limit
- Whenever the equipment's lights are turned on
- Only when the equipment has pulled onto the shoulder
- Only if the roadway ahead can clearly be seen
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Correct answer: Only if the roadway ahead can clearly be seen
Snow can restrict visibility around snow removal equipment, so pass only if the roadway ahead can clearly be seen, with extreme caution.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 70 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 70)
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What may snow removal equipment leave on the road that makes passing hazardous?
- Patches of loose gravel
- Ridges of snow
- Deep potholes
- Frozen puddles
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Correct answer: Ridges of snow
Snow removal equipment may leave ridges of snow making passing hazardous.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 70 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 70)
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What may cause snow removal equipment to skid?
- The weight of the plowed snow
- Salt spread on the road ahead of it
- Oncoming traffic
- A lack of tire chains
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Correct answer: The weight of the plowed snow
Occasionally, the weight of the plowed snow may cause the snow removal equipment to skid.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 70 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 70)
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Why should you maintain a safe following distance from snow removal equipment?
- Its flashing amber lights can distract the driver behind
- Its exhaust fumes can make the driver behind drowsy
- Flying sand and chunks of ice and snow can damage vehicles
- Its tires leave deep ruts that always trap vehicles
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Correct answer: Flying sand and chunks of ice and snow can damage vehicles
Flying sand and chunks of ice and snow from the equipment can damage vehicles.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 70 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 70)
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What following distance should you maintain from snow removal equipment or other maintenance vehicles working on roadways, except to pass?
- 25 feet
- 100 feet
- 50 feet
- 200 feet
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Correct answer: 100 feet
Maintain a following distance of 100 feet from snow removal equipment or other maintenance vehicles while working on roadways, except to pass.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 70 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 70)