Nebraska: 30 Hardest Driving Test Questions
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Nebraska Driver's Manual" (January 2025), Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles.
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The manual gives a minimum speed for the interstate. What is it?
- 35 MPH
- 40 MPH
- 45 MPH
- 50 MPH
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Correct answer: 40 MPH
The manual states that the minimum speed on the interstate is 40 MPH.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 60 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 60)
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A broken yellow line runs alongside a solid yellow line in the center of the road. When may you pass?
- Only if the solid line is on your side
- From either side of the road
- From neither side of the road
- Only if the broken line is on your side
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Correct answer: Only if the broken line is on your side
Passing is permitted on the side of the broken line, but not on the side of the solid line.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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What should you do when approaching someone using a white cane or guide dog?
- Stop until the person is well away from the roadway or path of travel
- Slow down and sound your horn to let the person know you are there
- Slow down and drive around the person on the left side of the road
- Stop only if the person steps off the curb into your lane of travel
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Correct answer: Stop until the person is well away from the roadway or path of travel
When approaching a person with a white cane or guide dog, you stop until the person is well away from the roadway or path of travel.
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 only exception to the rule that you must stop for a school bus with its stop lights on and the stop arm extended?
- Approaching from the opposite direction on an undivided road with four lanes
- Approaching from the opposite direction on a two-lane road with no center line
- Overtaking the bus on a road where children are not in sight
- Approaching from the opposite direction on a roadway divided by a median
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Correct answer: Approaching from the opposite direction on a roadway divided by a median
Not stopping for a school bus with stop lights on and the stop arm extended is unlawful, except when approaching it in the opposite direction on a roadway divided by a median.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 70 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 70)
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Within how close to an intersection is it unlawful to pass?
- Within 50 feet
- Within 150 feet
- Within 100 feet
- Within 300 feet
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Correct answer: Within 100 feet
It is unlawful to pass within 100 feet of any intersection.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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What is the fine for texting and driving?
- $25 to $100
- $50 to $150
- $200 to $500
- $500 to $1,000
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Correct answer: $200 to $500
The manual states that the fine for texting and driving is $200 to $500.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 64 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 64)
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During which hours may the holder of a Provisional Operator’s Permit (POP) not drive, unless going to or from school activities or work?
- 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Midnight to 5 a.m.
- Midnight to 6 a.m.
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Correct answer: Midnight to 6 a.m.
A POP holder shall not drive from midnight to 6 AM unless to or from school activities or work.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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If there is no stop line, how far from the nearest rail must you stop when required to stop at a railroad crossing?
- Not less than 5 feet nor more than 10 feet
- Not less than 15 feet nor more than 50 feet
- Not less than 25 feet nor more than 100 feet
- Not less than 30 feet nor more than 75 feet
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Correct answer: Not less than 15 feet nor more than 50 feet
When required to stop with no stop line, you stop not less than 15 feet nor more than 50 feet from the nearest rail.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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What hand position does the manual recommend for a driver whose vehicle has air bags located in the steering wheel?
- The 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position
- The 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock position
- The 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock position
- The 11 o'clock and 1 o'clock position
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Correct answer: The 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position
The manual recommends the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock hand position for vehicles with steering wheel air bags.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit in business districts?
- 15 MPH
- 30 MPH
- 35 MPH
- 20 MPH
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Correct answer: 20 MPH
The maximum speed limit in business districts, unless otherwise posted, is 20 MPH.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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When you are meeting or overtaking a school bus whose amber warning lights are on, what should you do?
- Slow to 15 MPH and prepare to stop
- Slow to 35 MPH and prepare to stop
- Keep your speed until the red lights come on
- Slow to 25 MPH and prepare to stop
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Correct answer: Slow to 25 MPH and prepare to stop
When meeting or overtaking a bus, slow to 25 MPH and prepare to stop.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 70 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 70)
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No one is hurt, and no law enforcement officer investigates the crash. A crash report is required if damage to the property of any one person apparently equals or exceeds how much?
- $1,500
- $500
- $2,500
- $5,000
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Correct answer: $1,500
A Driver's Motor Vehicle Crash Report is required when damage to the property of any one person apparently equals or exceeds $1,500 for any vehicle or piece of property.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 73 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 73)
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Travel on a roadway with a posted speed of 40 MPH or more is not recommended when fog cuts visibility to less than what?
- 1/2 of a mile
- 1/4 of a mile
- 1/8 of a mile
- 1 mile
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Correct answer: 1/4 of a mile
Travel on roadways with posted speeds of 40 MPH or more is not recommended when visibility is under 1/4 of a mile.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 62 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 62)
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How much space should drivers of air bag-equipped vehicles allow between themselves and the steering wheel?
- At least 10 inches
- At least 5 inches
- At least 15 inches
- At least 20 inches
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Correct answer: At least 10 inches
The manual says drivers of air bag-equipped vehicles should allow at least 10 inches between themselves and the steering wheel.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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How long before the 15th birthday may a person apply for a Learner’s Permit (LPD)?
- 30 days
- 90 days
- 60 days
- Six months
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Correct answer: 60 days
A person may apply for an LPD 60 days before the 15th birthday.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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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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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)
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You must not park or stop within how many feet of a flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign or other traffic control device at the side of the roadway?
- 10 feet
- 25 feet
- 30 feet
- 40 feet
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Correct answer: 30 feet
You may not park or stop within 30 feet of a flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign or other traffic control device at the side of the roadway.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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You must not park or stop within how many feet of railroad tracks?
- 10 feet
- 25 feet
- 75 feet
- 50 feet
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Correct answer: 50 feet
Parking or stopping within 50 feet of railroad tracks is not allowed.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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When is a left turn at a circular red light allowed after stopping?
- Whenever no traffic is coming from the other direction
- Only from the left lane of any two-way street intersection
- Only when a sign posted at the intersection allows it
- Only on a one-way street, turning onto another one-way street
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Correct answer: Only on a one-way street, turning onto another one-way street
A left turn on a circular red light is allowed only from a one-way street onto another one-way street, and may be prohibited at some locations.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)
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Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit on any roadway that is gravel or not dustless?
- 40 MPH
- 45 MPH
- 50 MPH
- 55 MPH
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Correct answer: 50 MPH
On a gravel or not dustless roadway, the maximum speed limit unless otherwise posted is 50 MPH.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit on expressways, super-two highways and freeways that are part of the state highway system?
- 60 MPH
- 65 MPH
- 70 MPH
- 75 MPH
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Correct answer: 70 MPH
Expressways, super-two highways and freeways on the state highway system have a maximum speed limit of 70 MPH unless otherwise posted.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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You are following another vehicle at night. Within what distance should you dim your headlights?
- 200 feet
- 100 feet
- 300 feet
- 500 feet
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Correct answer: 200 feet
Headlights should be dimmed when following within 200 feet of another vehicle.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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Nebraska law restricts the rear or back windows from having light transmission of less than what?
- 20%
- 10%
- 30%
- 35%
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Correct answer: 20%
The manual says rear or back windows may not have light transmission of less than 20%.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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How long does an underage refusal conviction remain part of the driving record before it is deleted?
- 90 days
- 120 days
- 180 days
- One year
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Correct answer: 120 days
An underage refusal conviction stays on the driving record for 120 days and is then deleted.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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The criminal penalties for refusing a chemical test are the same as the criminal penalties for which conviction?
- A DUI conviction with a BAC of .08 on a first offense
- A conviction for an open container violation
- A conviction for driving under 21 with any alcohol
- A DUI conviction with a BAC of .15 or over
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Correct answer: A DUI conviction with a BAC of .15 or over
The manual says criminal penalties for refusal are the same as those for a DUI BAC .15 or over conviction.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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A first time offender fails an alcohol test. How long is the administrative license revocation?
- 30 days
- 180 days
- 90 days
- One year
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Correct answer: 180 days
First time offenders who fail an alcohol test serve a 180 day administrative license revocation.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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A loaded truck with good tires and properly adjusted brakes is traveling at 55 MPH on a clear, dry roadway. What is the minimum distance it needs to come to a complete stop?
- 340 feet
- 190 feet
- 250 feet
- 500 feet
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Correct answer: 340 feet
A loaded truck with good tires and properly adjusted brakes, traveling at 55 MPH on a clear, dry roadway, requires a minimum of 340 feet to stop.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 71 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 71)
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An average 150-car freight train traveling 60 MPH requires what stopping distance?
- 8,500 feet
- 4,000 feet
- 6,300 feet
- 10,500 feet
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Correct answer: 8,500 feet
The same train traveling 60 MPH needs 8500 feet, or one and three-fifths miles, to stop.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 59 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 59)
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When does a School Permit (SCP) expire?
- At 16 years and six months of age
- At 16 years and three months of age
- At 15 years and nine months of age
- At 17 years and three months of age
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Correct answer: At 16 years and three months of age
The expiration of an SCP is 16 years and three months.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)