Nebraska: Right-of-way, turning and passing
Who yields at intersections and four-way stops, roundabouts, turning on red, U-turns, lane changes and passing. Split into 2 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.
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What must a driver do before turning at a red light where a turn on red is allowed?
- Slow down and turn if no other vehicle is in sight at the intersection
- Stop only if pedestrians are waiting in the crosswalk ahead of you
- Stop completely, look both ways and yield to pedestrians and other traffic
- Honk the horn and then turn when the way looks clear to you
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Correct answer: Stop completely, look both ways and yield to pedestrians and other traffic
Before a turn on red, the driver must stop completely, look both ways and yield to pedestrians and other traffic.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)
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When is a right turn at a circular red light allowed after stopping?
- Only on a one-way street
- Unless signs prohibiting it are posted at the intersection
- Only when no pedestrians are nearby
- Only at intersections that have a painted stop line
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Correct answer: Unless signs prohibiting it are posted at the intersection
Turning right at a circular red light after stopping is allowed unless signs prohibiting it are posted.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)
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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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A yellow diamond sign shows three arrows forming a circle. When you reach the roundabout ahead, whom must you yield to?
- All vehicles approaching on your left already in the roundabout
- Only the vehicles that are about to leave the roundabout
- Only vehicles entering from your right
- No one, because vehicles inside the circle yield
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Correct answer: All vehicles approaching on your left already in the roundabout
The Roundabout sign tells you to slow down and yield to all vehicles approaching on your left already in the roundabout.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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At an uncontrolled intersection where vehicles approach at about the same time and no signs or signals are used, you should watch for vehicles coming from which direction and yield to them?
- From the left
- From the right
- From straight ahead
- From behind
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Correct answer: From the right
Where no signs or signals are used, you watch for vehicles coming from the right and yield the right-of-way to them.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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At an uncontrolled intersection, car A is turning left, car B approaches from A's right, and car C approaches from the opposite direction. Who must yield?
- Car A yields only to car B
- Car A yields only to car C
- Car A has the right-of-way over both cars
- Car A yields to both car B and car C
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Correct answer: Car A yields to both car B and car C
A car turning left at an uncontrolled intersection yields to both the car on its right and the car coming from the opposite direction.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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Why should you drive defensively even when you have the right-of-way?
- Other drivers may not stop for you
- Other drivers will always yield to you
- You are required to stop for every other vehicle
- The right-of-way ends once you enter the intersection
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Correct answer: Other drivers may not stop for you
The manual says other drivers may not stop even if you have the right-of-way, so you drive defensively.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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At an intersection with a Yield sign, whom must you yield the right-of-way to?
- Only vehicles coming from your left side
- Only large trucks and buses at the junction
- Any cross traffic close enough to cause conflict
- No one, if you are going straight ahead
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Correct answer: Any cross traffic close enough to cause conflict
At a Yield sign you check for cross traffic and yield to any cross traffic close enough to cause conflict.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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At an intersection with a Yield sign, what should you do to enter the flow of traffic?
- Wait for a green signal before entering
- Check for a gap in traffic, merge, and adjust your speed
- Sound your horn and enter ahead of other vehicles
- Drive onto the shoulder until the road is clear
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Correct answer: Check for a gap in traffic, merge, and adjust your speed
At a Yield sign you check for a gap in traffic, merge, and adjust your speed.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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At an intersection with two-way stops, what must you do before entering it from a stop sign?
- Slow down and enter if no traffic is visible
- Stop only if other vehicles are present
- Stop only if a pedestrian is crossing
- Come to a full stop
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Correct answer: Come to a full stop
At an intersection with two-way stops, you come to a full stop before entering the intersection from the stop signs.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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At an intersection with two-way stops, what should you look for before you go?
- Approaching pedestrians and vehicles in all directions
- Only vehicles approaching from your left side
- Only vehicles that are turning at the junction
- Only pedestrians in the crosswalk ahead of you
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Correct answer: Approaching pedestrians and vehicles in all directions
At two-way stops you look in all directions for approaching pedestrians and vehicles.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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At an intersection with two-way stops, when may you proceed into the intersection?
- As soon as you have stopped for a moment
- As soon as one other vehicle has gone through the intersection
- After all conflicting pedestrians and vehicles have cleared
- Once you have sounded your horn to warn others
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Correct answer: After all conflicting pedestrians and vehicles have cleared
You wait until all conflicting pedestrians and vehicles have cleared before proceeding into the intersection.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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At a four-way stop, whom should you yield to if you are in doubt?
- The driver on your left
- The driver on your right
- The driver in the largest vehicle
- The driver who is going straight
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Correct answer: The driver on your right
At a four-way stop, if in doubt, you yield to the driver on your right.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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At a four-way stop, who should be permitted to go first as a matter of common courtesy?
- The driver on the left
- The driver who is going straight
- The driver in the largest vehicle
- The driver who stops first
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Correct answer: The driver who stops first
The manual says common courtesy is that the driver who stops first should be permitted to go first.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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What duties do all drivers have at an intersection with four-way stops?
- A duty to stop, followed by a duty to use ordinary care as they proceed
- A duty to stop only if another vehicle is at the intersection
- A duty to slow down, then proceed if the intersection looks clear
- A duty to stop only after the driver on the right has stopped
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Correct answer: A duty to stop, followed by a duty to use ordinary care as they proceed
All drivers must stop and then use ordinary care as they go through a four-way stop intersection.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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At a four-way stop, what does the manual say you should NEVER do?
- Yield to the driver on your right
- Let the driver who stopped first go first
- Insist on the right-of-way and risk a collision
- Stop before entering the intersection
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Correct answer: Insist on the right-of-way and risk a collision
The manual says never to insist on the right-of-way and risk a collision.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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In which direction does traffic flow in a roundabout?
- Clockwise around the center island
- Counter-clockwise around the center island
- Either direction, depending on the lane
- Straight through the center island
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Correct answer: Counter-clockwise around the center island
Traffic in a roundabout flows one-way in a counter-clockwise direction around the center island.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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What is a truck apron at a roundabout?
- A painted lane next to the circle reserved for bicyclists and pedestrians
- A paved path where pedestrians cross the roadway to the center island
- A raised island that separates entering and exiting traffic at each approach
- A raised paved area next to the circle for the rear wheels of large trucks
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Correct answer: A raised paved area next to the circle for the rear wheels of large trucks
Truck aprons are raised paved areas next to the circular roadway that the rear wheels of large trucks use when turning.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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Which of these may use the truck apron of a roundabout?
- A large truck turning in the roundabout
- A car avoiding traffic
- A bicyclist riding around the circle
- A pedestrian crossing the roundabout
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Correct answer: A large truck turning in the roundabout
Truck aprons are for the rear wheels of large trucks; cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, bicyclists and pedestrians must not use them.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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As you approach a roundabout, what should you do with your speed?
- Stop completely before the circle every time
- Speed up to merge with traffic in the circle
- Slow down to the posted advisory speed
- Keep the speed you had on the approach road
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Correct answer: Slow down to the posted advisory speed
When driving a roundabout you slow down to the posted advisory speed.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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When driving a roundabout, when must you yield to pedestrians and bicyclists in the crosswalk?
- Only as you approach the roundabout from the street
- Both as you approach the roundabout and as you exit
- Only as you exit the roundabout onto the street
- Only when they are already in your lane of travel
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Correct answer: Both as you approach the roundabout and as you exit
You yield to pedestrians and bicyclists in the crosswalk as you approach the roundabout and again as you exit.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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When entering a roundabout, whom must you yield to?
- Traffic entering the roundabout from your right side
- Vehicles waiting behind you at the entrance
- No one, if you arrived at the entrance first
- Traffic approaching on your left already in the roundabout
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Correct answer: Traffic approaching on your left already in the roundabout
You yield to traffic approaching on your left that is already in the roundabout.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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When may you enter the circle of a roundabout?
- When there is a safe gap in traffic
- As soon as you reach the entrance
- Only when the roundabout is completely empty
- As soon as you have slowed to the advisory speed
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Correct answer: When there is a safe gap in traffic
You enter the roundabout circle when there is a safe gap in traffic.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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As you approach your exit in a roundabout, which signal should you turn on?
- The left-turn signal
- The hazard flashers
- The right-turn signal
- None, because the exit is on the right
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Correct answer: The right-turn signal
As you approach your exit from a roundabout, you turn on your right-turn signal.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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In a dual-lane roundabout, which lane should you choose to make a left turn?
- The shared through/right-turn lane
- The shared through/left-turn lane
- Whichever lane is closer to the truck apron
- Any lane, as long as you signal
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Correct answer: The shared through/left-turn lane
In a dual-lane roundabout you choose the shared through/left-turn lane to turn left.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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In a dual-lane roundabout, which lane should you choose to make a right turn?
- The shared through/left-turn lane
- The lane next to the center island
- A separate lane on the truck apron
- The shared through/right-turn lane
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Correct answer: The shared through/right-turn lane
In a dual-lane roundabout you choose the shared through/right-turn lane to turn right.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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Before entering a dual-lane roundabout, which traffic must you yield to?
- All traffic on your left already in the roundabout
- Only traffic in the lane you intend to use
- Only traffic in the outside lane
- Only traffic in the inside lane
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Correct answer: All traffic on your left already in the roundabout
In a dual-lane roundabout you yield to all traffic on your left that is already in the roundabout before entering.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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When must you determine the proper lane to use in a dual-lane roundabout?
- After entering the circular roadway
- When you reach the splitter island
- Before entering the circular roadway
- Once you pass the first exit
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Correct answer: Before entering the circular roadway
You observe the signs and arrows to determine the proper lane before entering the circular roadway.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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Once you are in a dual-lane roundabout, what should you do about your lane?
- Change lanes freely to pass slower vehicles
- Stay in your designated lane
- Move to the inside lane at each exit
- Use the truck apron if the lane is crowded
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Correct answer: Stay in your designated lane
In a dual-lane roundabout you stay in your designated lane.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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Why should you avoid driving next to or passing large trucks in a roundabout?
- Large trucks always have the right-of-way over all other road users
- Large trucks are not allowed to use the circular roadway
- Large trucks travel in the opposite direction around the circle
- The trucks might cross into other lanes or onto the truck apron when turning
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Correct answer: The trucks might cross into other lanes or onto the truck apron when turning
Trucks maneuvering through a roundabout might cross into other lanes or onto the truck apron, so you avoid driving next to or passing them.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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What must you do when leaving an alley, driveway or parking lot to enter a roadway?
- Honk twice and enter the roadway
- Proceed slowly without stopping if no pedestrian or vehicle is in sight
- Stop before driving onto the sidewalk or sidewalk area and proceed slowly
- Stop only if a vehicle is approaching
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Correct answer: Stop before driving onto the sidewalk or sidewalk area and proceed slowly
When leaving alleys, driveways or parking lots to enter a roadway you stop before the sidewalk area and then proceed slowly.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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When leaving an alley, driveway or parking lot to enter a roadway, whom must you yield the right-of-way to?
- Only pedestrians
- Any pedestrian and approaching vehicles
- Only approaching vehicles
- Only vehicles coming from the left
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Correct answer: Any pedestrian and approaching vehicles
You yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and to approaching vehicles.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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What must you do when a police officer is directing traffic?
- Follow the traffic signals instead
- Obey the officer only if the signals are not working
- Always obey the officer
- Obey the officer only on a two-lane road
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Correct answer: Always obey the officer
The manual says to always obey a police officer who is directing traffic.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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Besides using your mirrors, what should you do before changing lanes to check your blind spots?
- Flash your headlights at the traffic behind you
- Sound your horn to warn nearby drivers
- Check over your left or right shoulder
- Brake lightly to see who is behind you
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Correct answer: Check over your left or right shoulder
The lane-change steps include checking over your left or right shoulder to check blind spots.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 55 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 55)
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Before changing lanes, what else should you check for?
- Whether the vehicle behind you has its headlights on
- Other drivers who may also be moving into the same lane
- Whether the vehicle ahead has its brake lights on
- Whether the next intersection has a crosswalk
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Correct answer: Other drivers who may also be moving into the same lane
The manual tells drivers to check for other drivers who may also be moving into the same lane.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 55 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 55)
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Where does the manual say you must not change lanes?
- On a one-way street
- On a road with two lanes
- Next to a curb
- In an intersection
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Correct answer: In an intersection
Do not change lanes in an intersection.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 55 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 55)
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According to the manual, how should a right turn be made?
- As close as practical to the right side of the road or street
- From the center of the road, to leave room for other cars
- From the lane farthest from the curb, then into any lane
- As far from the curb as practical, so you can swing wide
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Correct answer: As close as practical to the right side of the road or street
A right turn shall be made as close as practical to the right side of the road or street.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 55 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 55)
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If a center lane is not marked, how should a left turn be made?
- From the right lane lawfully available into the right lane lawfully available
- From the left lane lawfully available into the right lane lawfully available
- From the left lane lawfully available into the left lane lawfully available
- From the center of the road, then into whichever lane is open first
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Correct answer: From the left lane lawfully available into the left lane lawfully available
With no marked center lane, the left turn is made from the left lane lawfully available into the left lane that is lawfully available.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 55 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 55)
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When should you be in the proper lane for an intended turn?
- Only after you reach the intersection
- Well in advance of the turn
- As you begin the turn
- Right after you start to slow
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Correct answer: Well in advance of the turn
The turning steps say to be in the proper lane well in advance of the intended turn.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 55 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 55)
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What indicates double turning lanes?
- Warning signs and flashing lights
- Guide signs and curb colors
- Overhead signals alone
- Regulatory signs and lane markings
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Correct answer: Regulatory signs and lane markings
Double turning lanes are indicated by regulatory signs and lane markings.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)
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In double turning lanes, where should traffic in the lane nearest the curb turn?
- Into the traffic lane nearest the curb
- Into the lane farthest from the curb
- Into whichever lane is open
- Into the lane marked by a center line
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Correct answer: Into the traffic lane nearest the curb
Traffic in the lane nearest the curb should turn into the traffic lane nearest the curb.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)
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In double turning lanes, what should traffic in the second lane from the curb do?
- Cross the lane line and then turn into the lane nearest the curb
- Stop in the intersection and wait for the curb lane to finish turning
- Follow the lane line into the nearest lane as indicated by the lane line
- Turn wide into the lane farthest from the curb on the new road
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Correct answer: Follow the lane line into the nearest lane as indicated by the lane line
The second lane from the curb should follow the lane line into the nearest lane as indicated by the lane line.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)