Guide, railroad and other signs in Nebraska
The Nebraska Driver's Manual shows or names everything on this page: 16 in all, on pages 35, 41–42, 50, 58.
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Guide and service signs
Guide Sign: EXIT ONLY
Green and white signs give directional and distance information. Diagrams direct the exit and entrance movements at interchanges.
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GAS - FOOD LODGING NEXT RIGHT
Blue and white signs direct motorists to services, such as hospitals, gas, food, lodging, etc.
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Reference Post Marker
These signs are located on Nebraska highways in one mile increments to serve as a reference point for drivers to use when assistance is needed, or an emergency exists.
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Interstate 80 Route Marker
Signs used alone or in combination with arrow directional signs mounted below.
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U.S. Route 83 Marker
Signs used alone or in combination with arrow directional signs mounted below.
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Nebraska State Route Marker 2
Signs used alone or in combination with arrow directional signs mounted below.
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Dynamic Message Sign
These signs provide important information to travelers. Messages can be changed to reflect the current conditions, route traffic, inform of construction schedules, incidents, etc. Most message signs are permanently mounted along freeways, while others are portable and can be used at construction sites, during special events, and in the event of a major traffic incident.
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Roundabout Chevron Panel
The manual does not state it
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Railroad crossings
Circle: RAILROAD CROSSING
Advises the motor vehicle operator of a railroad crossing ahead. It means look both ways, listen for and yield to trains and be prepared to stop if a train is approaching.
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Crossbuck with 3 TRACKS Plate
Advises the motor vehicle operator of a railroad crossing ahead. It means look both ways, listen for and yield to trains and be prepared to stop if a train is approaching. The number under the crossbuck indicates there is more than one set of tracks following the sign.
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Railroad Flashing Light Signals
May be used with crossbucks. Stop when the lights are flashing. Do not cross until you can do it safely. If there is more than one track, be careful to watch for trains from either the same or opposite direction.
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Railroad Gates
Used with flashing lights at some railroad crossings. Stop when the lights start to flash before the gate goes down. Remain stopped until the gates go up and the lights stop flashing. NEVER DRIVE AROUND THE GATES. It is dangerous and against the law.
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Railroad Crossing
Advises the motor vehicle operator of a railroad crossing ahead. It means yield and be prepared to stop if a train is approaching.
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NO TRAIN HORN
Installed under the Railroad Crossing signs in locations where a quiet zone has been established.Trains do not blow the horn at this location.
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Railroad Emergency Notification Sign
The typically blue colored ENS sign is at every highway-rail grade crossing and provides the public with a 24/7/365 telephone number to call to report problems or emergencies at these railroad locations. The sign is either located on the black and white cross buck or near the actual crossing.
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Other signs and symbols
Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem
Vehicles which travel 25 MPH or less – such as farm equipment – must display these emblems when using a public roadway.
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