Nebraska: Licensing basics — Autocycles and ATV/UTV Rules Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “On how many wheels in contact with the ground is an autocycle designed to travel?” · “On how many non-highway tires does a UTV travel?”
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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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On how many wheels in contact with the ground is an autocycle designed to travel?
- Three
- Two
- Four
- Six
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Correct answer: Three
An autocycle is designed to travel on three wheels in contact with the ground.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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What kind of brakes must an autocycle have?
- Drum brakes only
- A hand-operated brake only
- Antilock brakes
- Air brakes
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Correct answer: Antilock brakes
The definition of an autocycle requires antilock brakes.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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How is an autocycle designed to be controlled?
- With handlebars and a foot shifter
- With a steering wheel and pedals
- With a steering wheel only
- With a joystick
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Correct answer: With a steering wheel and pedals
An autocycle is designed to be controlled with a steering wheel and pedals.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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What kind of seat does an autocycle have?
- A saddle that the operator must sit astride
- A bench seat that fits only one occupant
- A standing platform for the operator
- A seat the operator need not sit astride
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Correct answer: A seat the operator need not sit astride
An autocycle has a seat that does not require the operator to straddle or sit astride it.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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What is the maximum width of an ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) as the manual defines it?
- Forty inches
- Sixty inches
- Fifty inches
- Seventy inches
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Correct answer: Fifty inches
An ATV is fifty inches or less in width.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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What is the maximum dry weight of an ATV as the manual defines it?
- Eight hundred pounds
- Twelve hundred pounds
- Fifteen hundred pounds
- Eighteen hundred pounds
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Correct answer: Twelve hundred pounds
An ATV has a dry weight of twelve hundred pounds or less.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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On how many non-highway tires does an ATV travel?
- Two or more
- Four or more
- Six or more
- Three or more
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Correct answer: Three or more
An ATV travels on three or more non-highway tires.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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What is the maximum width of a UTV (Utility-Terrain Vehicle) as the manual defines it?
- Seventy-four inches
- Sixty inches
- Eighty inches
- Ninety inches
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Correct answer: Seventy-four inches
A UTV is seventy-four inches in width or less.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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What is the maximum length of a UTV, including the bumper?
- One hundred twenty inches
- One hundred eighty inches
- Two hundred inches
- Two hundred forty inches
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Correct answer: One hundred eighty inches
A UTV is not more than one hundred eighty inches, including the bumper, in length.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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What is the maximum dry weight of a UTV as the manual defines it?
- Fifteen hundred pounds
- Twenty-five hundred pounds
- Three thousand pounds
- Two thousand pounds
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Correct answer: Two thousand pounds
A UTV has a dry weight of two thousand pounds or less.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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On how many non-highway tires does a UTV travel?
- Four or more
- Two or more
- Three or more
- Six or more
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Correct answer: Four or more
A UTV travels on four or more non-highway tires.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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When may an ATV or UTV be used on public roadways outside the corporate limits of a city, village or unincorporated village?
- If the operator is accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21
- If the operator holds a Class M license
- If incidental to the vehicle’s use for agricultural purpose
- Only on weekends and holidays
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Correct answer: If incidental to the vehicle’s use for agricultural purpose
Outside corporate limits, an ATV/UTV may be used on public roadways if incidental to its use for agricultural purpose.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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When may an ATV or UTV be used on public roadways within the corporate limits of a city or village?
- If the county sheriff gives written permission
- If the operator is at least 21
- Never, under any circumstances
- If the city or village authorizes it by ordinance
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Correct answer: If the city or village authorizes it by ordinance
Within city or village limits, an ATV/UTV may be used on public roadways if authorized by the city or village by ordinance.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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During which hours may an authorized ATV/UTV be operated on a public roadway?
- Only between sunrise and sunset
- Only between sunset and midnight
- Only between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.
- At any hour if the headlight is on
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Correct answer: Only between sunrise and sunset
An authorized ATV/UTV may be operated on public roadways only between sunrise and sunset.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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At what speeds must authorized ATV/UTV operation on a public roadway occur?
- Lower than 25 mph
- Lower than 35 mph
- Lower than 30 mph
- Lower than 45 mph
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Correct answer: Lower than 30 mph
Authorized ATV/UTV operation on public roadways must occur at speeds lower than 30 mph.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Which kind of road must an authorized ATV/UTV NOT be operated on?
- A road with a posted speed limit of more than 30 mph
- A controlled access highway with more than two marked lanes
- A road with an unpaved gravel surface and no shoulder
- A road with a painted double center line and a posted speed limit
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Correct answer: A controlled access highway with more than two marked lanes
Authorized ATV/UTV operation on public roadways must not be on a controlled access highway with more than two marked traffic lanes.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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What does the manual require of the lights on an ATV/UTV operated on a public roadway?
- Only the headlight must be on, with a bicycle safety flag
- The taillight must be on, with a red warning triangle displayed behind
- The headlight must be on, with hazard flashers running
- The headlight and taillight must be on, with a bicycle safety flag
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Correct answer: The headlight and taillight must be on, with a bicycle safety flag
The headlight and taillight must be on and the vehicle must be equipped with a bicycle safety flag.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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What license or permit must the operator of an ATV/UTV on a public roadway hold?
- A Class M motorcycle license only
- A commercial driver's license (Class A, B or C) only
- A valid Class O operator's license or farm permit
- None, because an ATV/UTV is not a motor vehicle
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Correct answer: A valid Class O operator's license or farm permit
The operator must hold a valid Class O operator's license or farm permit.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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At what angle must a crossing of a highway by an ATV/UTV be made?
- At an angle of approximately 45 degrees
- At an angle of approximately 90 degrees
- At an angle of approximately 30 degrees
- At an angle of approximately 60 degrees
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Correct answer: At an angle of approximately 90 degrees
A highway crossing is allowed only if made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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What must an ATV/UTV operator do before crossing the shoulder or roadway of a highway?
- Slow to a walking speed and then cross
- Turn off the headlight and taillight
- Sound the horn and cross at once
- Bring the vehicle to a complete stop
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Correct answer: Bring the vehicle to a complete stop
The ATV/UTV must be brought to a complete stop before crossing the shoulder or roadway of the highway.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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When an ATV/UTV crosses a highway, what must the operator do about oncoming traffic?
- Yield the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic
- Cross ahead of oncoming traffic at speed
- Yield only to oncoming trucks, buses and farm vehicles
- Flash the headlight so others will yield
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Correct answer: Yield the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic
One condition for crossing a highway is that the operator yields the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Where may an ATV/UTV cross a divided highway that is not a controlled-access highway with more than two marked lanes?
- At any place with a clear view
- Only at a place with a median opening
- Only at an intersection
- At any place outside city limits
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Correct answer: Only at an intersection
If crossing a divided highway, the crossing is made only at an intersection.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)