Nebraska: Road signs
Regulatory, warning, work zone, school, guide and service signs in the Nebraska Driver’s Manual. Split into 3 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.
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Questions in this part include: “Vehicles that travel at what speed or less must display the orange triangular slow moving vehicle emblem on a public roadway?”
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What does a red circle with a slash on a regulatory sign mean?
- A warning of a hazard ahead on the road
- Guide information about a nearby place
- NO; the symbol shows what is prohibited
- A motorist service available ahead
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Correct answer: NO; the symbol shows what is prohibited
A red circle with a slash means NO, and the symbol indicates what is prohibited.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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At a stop sign with a painted stop line, where must a driver stop?
- Past the line, where traffic can be seen better
- At the line
- Just before the crosswalk, even if there is a line
- At the point nearest the intersecting roadway
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Correct answer: At the line
If there is a painted stop line at a stop sign, the driver stops at the line.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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At a stop sign, what must a driver do about a crosswalk?
- Stop before entering the crosswalk, but only if it is painted
- Stop past the crosswalk to see traffic better
- Stop in the crosswalk if the intersection is busy
- Stop before entering the crosswalk, whether it is painted or unpainted
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Correct answer: Stop before entering the crosswalk, whether it is painted or unpainted
A driver must stop before entering a crosswalk, painted or unpainted.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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At a stop sign with no stop line and no crosswalk, where must a driver stop?
- At the safest point nearest the intersecting road with a clear view
- At the sign itself, even if the view of traffic is blocked
- In the middle of the intersection, where traffic is visible
- At least 30 feet back from the intersecting roadway edge
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Correct answer: At the safest point nearest the intersecting road with a clear view
With no crosswalk, the driver stops at the safest point nearest the intersecting roadway to get a clear view of approaching traffic.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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What does a yield sign tell a driver to do?
- Stop completely every time, even if no other vehicle is anywhere near
- Stop only if a pedestrian is waiting in the crosswalk ahead of you
- Slow or stop, if needed, to give way to crossing or merging vehicles
- Go first whenever traffic is light on the cross street or ramp
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Correct answer: Slow or stop, if needed, to give way to crossing or merging vehicles
A yield sign means slow down or stop, if necessary, to give the right-of-way to crossing or merging vehicles.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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What does a speed limit sign indicate?
- The recommended speed for most drivers on the roadway
- The maximum speed a vehicle can lawfully travel on the road
- The minimum speed that is allowed on the roadway
- The average speed of drivers on that roadway
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Correct answer: The maximum speed a vehicle can lawfully travel on the road
A speed limit sign indicates the maximum speed that a vehicle can lawfully travel on the roadway.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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A white square sign shows a black left-turn arrow inside a red circle with a slash. What does it mean?
- Left turn only
- Left lane ends
- Left turn permitted with caution
- Left turn prohibited
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Correct answer: Left turn prohibited
The No Left Turn sign means a left turn is prohibited.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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A white square sign shows a black right-turn arrow inside a red circle with a slash. What does it mean?
- Right turn prohibited
- Right turn only
- Right lane ends
- Right turn permitted with caution
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Correct answer: Right turn prohibited
The No Right Turn sign means a right turn is prohibited.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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A white sign shows a black U-turn arrow inside a red circle with a slash. What does it mean?
- U-turn permitted at this location
- U-turn permitted only from the left lane
- U-turn prohibited
- Road curves back ahead
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Correct answer: U-turn prohibited
The No U-Turn sign means a U-turn is prohibited.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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What do Wrong Way and Do Not Enter signs, often used together, identify?
- A school zone or school crossing
- A one-way street or expressway ramp
- A railroad crossing or a rail line
- A divided highway with a median
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Correct answer: A one-way street or expressway ramp
Wrong Way and Do Not Enter signs are often used in combination and identify a one-way street or expressway ramp.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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A red rectangle with white WRONG WAY, or a red circle with a white bar and the words DO NOT ENTER. What must a driver do at this sign?
- Drive past it if no traffic is coming
- Stop and then proceed with caution
- Drive past it only at low speed
- Not drive past the sign
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Correct answer: Not drive past the sign
The manual says not to drive past either a Wrong Way sign or a Do Not Enter sign.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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A black horizontal sign shows a white arrow with the words ONE WAY. What does it mean?
- Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow
- Traffic flows in both directions, with one lane each way
- Traffic may turn only in the direction of the arrow
- Traffic must go straight ahead
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Correct answer: Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow
A One Way sign means traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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A sign shows a black letter P inside a red circle with a slash. What does it mean?
- Parking is allowed for a limited time
- Parking is for permit holders only
- Parking is prohibited
- Parking is allowed on one side only
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Correct answer: Parking is prohibited
The No Parking sign means parking is prohibited.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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A white vertical sign shows CENTER LANE above two opposite curved arrows and ONLY. What does it mean?
- A driver may use the lane for passing
- A driver may use the lane only to make a left turn
- A driver may use the lane to go straight or turn left
- A driver may use the lane only in the daytime
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Correct answer: A driver may use the lane only to make a left turn
The Center Lane, Left Turn Only sign means a driver may use the lane only to make a left turn.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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What does a Keep Right sign warn of?
- A school zone or school crosswalk ahead
- A lane that ends and merges ahead of you
- A railroad crossing on the road ahead
- A traffic island, median or obstruction ahead
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Correct answer: A traffic island, median or obstruction ahead
A Keep Right sign means that a traffic island, median or obstruction is ahead and the driver should keep to the right.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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What are Slower Traffic Keep Right signs used for?
- To reduce weaving on multiple-lane roads where drivers go slowly in the left lane
- To mark lanes that are closed to all vehicles on a multiple-lane road
- To tell drivers to pull over for approaching emergency vehicles on the road
- To mark a lane that is reserved for left turns on a multiple-lane road
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Correct answer: To reduce weaving on multiple-lane roads where drivers go slowly in the left lane
Slower Traffic Keep Right signs are used on multiple-lane roadways to reduce unnecessary weaving where drivers tend to stay in the left lane below the normal speed of traffic.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a traffic signal with red, yellow and green lights. What does it tell a driver?
- A traffic signal ahead is out of order
- A signal for pedestrians only is ahead
- A signal is ahead; be prepared to stop
- The lane ahead is reserved for turning
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Correct answer: A signal is ahead; be prepared to stop
A Signal Ahead sign means a traffic signal is ahead and the driver should be prepared to stop.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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A yellow diamond sign shows an arrow pointing up above a SPEED LIMIT 45 plaque. What does it inform motorists of?
- A school zone
- A reduced speed zone
- A sharp curve
- The end of a speed zone
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Correct answer: A reduced speed zone
A Reduce Speed Ahead sign informs motorists of a reduced speed zone.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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A yellow diamond sign shows an arrow pointing up above a red octagon. What does it tell a driver?
- A school zone is coming up
- A railroad crossing is coming up
- A yield sign is coming up
- A stop sign is coming up
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Correct answer: A stop sign is coming up
A Stop Ahead sign means the driver is approaching a stop sign.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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A yellow diamond sign shows an arrow pointing up above a red-and-white downward-pointing triangle. What does it tell a driver?
- A yield sign is coming up
- A stop sign is coming up
- A traffic signal is coming up
- A merge is coming up
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Correct answer: A yield sign is coming up
A Yield Ahead sign means the driver is approaching a yield sign.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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A yellow diamond sign shows two arrows in opposite directions that separate around a median shape. What does it tell a driver?
- The road ahead becomes a one-way street for all vehicles
- The road ahead has two lanes going in the same direction
- Lanes ahead are divided by a median, each lane is one-way; keep right
- Oncoming traffic ahead is no longer divided from your lanes
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Correct answer: Lanes ahead are divided by a median, each lane is one-way; keep right
Divided Highway Begins means the lanes ahead are divided by a median or divider and each lane is one-way; keep to the right.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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A yellow diamond sign shows two arrows in opposite directions that come together above a median shape at the bottom of the sign. What does it tell a driver?
- The road ahead is closed to all traffic until further notice
- Oncoming traffic is no longer divided by a median ahead; keep right
- All lanes ahead will become one-way lanes for all vehicles
- Traffic ahead will soon be separated by a median or divider
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Correct answer: Oncoming traffic is no longer divided by a median ahead; keep right
Divided Highway Ends means the oncoming traffic lane ahead is no longer divided by a median or divider; keep to the right.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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A yellow diamond sign shows two vertical arrows side by side, one pointing up and one pointing down. What does it tell a driver?
- The roadway ahead has two lanes that both go the same way
- The roadway ahead is divided by a median and has one-way lanes
- Only two vehicles may use the road ahead at a time
- The roadway ahead has traffic moving in opposite directions
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Correct answer: The roadway ahead has traffic moving in opposite directions
A Two Way Traffic sign means the roadway or upcoming roadway has traffic moving in opposite directions.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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Traffic from another road will be entering the road where an Added Lane warning sign is posted. What does that sign say about merging?
- No merging is necessary because a lane has been added.
- You must merge into the left lane before the lane ends.
- You must stop and yield to the entering traffic.
- Merging is required, so enter the new lane one car at a time.
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Correct answer: No merging is necessary because a lane has been added.
On an Added Lane sign, traffic from another road will be entering, and no merging is necessary because a lane has been added.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 39 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 39)
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A yellow sign with the word EXIT, a number and M.P.H. is posted at a freeway or expressway exit. What does the number give?
- The minimum speed required on the exit
- The legal speed limit of the freeway ahead
- The advisory safe speed for the exit
- The speed limit for trucks on the exit
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Correct answer: The advisory safe speed for the exit
An Advisory Exit Speed sign gives the advisory safe speed for an exit from a freeway or expressway.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 39 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 39)
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What does a yellow diamond sign showing a car with wavy skid marks behind it warn you about?
- Loose gravel covers the road surface ahead.
- The road surface may be slick when wet.
- The pavement ends and the road becomes unpaved.
- A steep down grade is ahead.
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Correct answer: The road surface may be slick when wet.
The Slippery When Wet sign warns that the road surface may be slick when wet, and you should slow and proceed with caution.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 39 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 39)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a lane ending beside a continuing lane. What will be required of you soon?
- A full stop at the end of the lane
- A turn onto a side road
- A reduction to 25 MPH
- A merging maneuver
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Correct answer: A merging maneuver
A Lane Ends sign means the lane ends soon and a merging maneuver will be required.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 39 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 39)
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A diamond-shaped sign shows a height between an up arrow and a down arrow. What must you do if your vehicle is taller than that height?
- Do not proceed
- Slow down and pass through the center of the lane
- Proceed only if no other vehicle is close by
- Drive on the shoulder to go around the overpass
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Correct answer: Do not proceed
A Low Clearance sign means the overpass has a low clearance, and you must not proceed if the vehicle height exceeds the dimensions indicated.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 39 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 39)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a truck tilted on a steep slope. What does the manual say to do?
- Shift into a higher gear at once
- Stop at the top of the hill
- Check your brakes
- Turn on your hazard lights
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Correct answer: Check your brakes
The Hill sign warns of a steep down grade ahead and tells you to check your brakes.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 39 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 39)
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According to the description of the Deer Crossing sign, where may deer be present?
- Only on roads where a deer crossing sign is posted
- Along any roadway throughout Nebraska
- Only on rural interstate highways
- Only on roads next to wooded areas
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Correct answer: Along any roadway throughout Nebraska
The manual says deer may be present along any roadway throughout Nebraska, so you should always be cautious.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 39 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 39)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a horse pulling a buggy. Where is this sign posted?
- Where farm equipment is stored beside the road
- Where riders may use the shoulder as a trail
- Where animals and people on foot are not allowed on the highway
- Where slow moving, horse-drawn vehicles often cross or share the road
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Correct answer: Where slow moving, horse-drawn vehicles often cross or share the road
The Horse-Drawn Vehicle sign is posted in areas where slow moving, horse-drawn vehicles often cross or share the roadway with motorized vehicles.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 39 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 39)
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A fluorescent yellow-green pentagon sign shows two children walking, with an AHEAD sign below it. What does it tell you?
- A school bus stop is ahead.
- A school zone speed limit begins here.
- A crosswalk where school children cross is ahead.
- School children are not allowed to cross here.
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Correct answer: A crosswalk where school children cross is ahead.
The School Advance Crossing sign means a crosswalk where school children cross the roadway is ahead.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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You are at a fluorescent yellow-green pentagon sign showing two children and an arrow, placed where school children cross the roadway. Whose signs must you obey?
- Only the nearest police officer
- School crossing guards
- Other drivers waiting at the crossing
- Only the children crossing
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Correct answer: School crossing guards
The School Crossing sign is placed where school children cross the roadway, and the manual says to obey signs from school crossing guards.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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A yellow diamond sign shows an arrow bending sharply one way and then back the other way. What does a Reverse Turn sign tell you?
- The road ahead turns sharply right, then left.
- The road ahead turns sharply right, then continues straight.
- The road ahead ends at a T intersection.
- The road ahead has a gradual curve to the right.
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Correct answer: The road ahead turns sharply right, then left.
The Reverse Turn sign means the road ahead turns sharply right, then left, and it may be shown as left or right.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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You see a yellow diamond sign showing a gradual curve arrow. What does the manual tell you to do?
- Stop completely before entering the curve
- Move to the center of the road
- Slow down to the safe speed indicated
- Honk before entering the curve
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Correct answer: Slow down to the safe speed indicated
The Curve sign means there is a gradual curve ahead, and you should slow down to the safe speed indicated.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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A small yellow rectangular sign with 15 MPH on it is mounted below a diamond warning sign. What does it do?
- It sets the legal minimum speed for the road.
- It indicates the advisory speed for the condition.
- It sets the speed limit for a school zone.
- It marks the end of the warning area.
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Correct answer: It indicates the advisory speed for the condition.
An Advisory Speed Plaque supplements a warning (diamond) sign to indicate the advisory speed for the condition.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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A yellow diamond sign shows an arrow that bends back and forth several times. What does it mean?
- The road ahead turns sharply right and then left again.
- Traffic is merging from the right ahead.
- The road ahead ends at a T intersection.
- The road ahead is winding with a series of turns or curves.
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Correct answer: The road ahead is winding with a series of turns or curves.
The Winding Road sign means the road ahead is winding with a series of turns or curves.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a plus symbol (a cross). What does the manual say about it?
- A four-way intersection is ahead; be alert for cross traffic.
- A roadway joins from the right; be alert for entering vehicles.
- The roadway ends ahead.
- A railroad crossing is ahead.
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Correct answer: A four-way intersection is ahead; be alert for cross traffic.
The Crossroad sign means a four-way intersection is ahead and you should be alert for cross traffic.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a T shape. What does it tell you?
- A four-way intersection is ahead.
- A roadway joins from the right.
- The roadway ends ahead.
- The road narrows ahead.
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Correct answer: The roadway ends ahead.
The "T" Intersection sign means the roadway ends ahead.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a vertical line with a short side branch joining it. What should you be alert for?
- Traffic merging into your lane from the left
- Cross traffic from both sides
- A lane that is about to end
- Vehicles entering the roadway from the right
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Correct answer: Vehicles entering the roadway from the right
The Sideroad sign means a roadway joins from the right, so you should be alert for vehicles entering the roadway.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a vertical arrow with a second line joining it from the lower right. What does the manual say to do?
- Stop to let the merging traffic enter first
- Move into the right lane so you can join the other traffic
- Adjust speed and lane position to allow traffic to merge safely
- Speed up to pass the merging vehicles
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Correct answer: Adjust speed and lane position to allow traffic to merge safely
The Traffic Merging From Right sign tells you to adjust your speed and lane position to allow traffic to merge safely.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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What kind of information do green and white guide signs give?
- Directional and distance information
- Warnings about hazards ahead
- Services such as gas and lodging
- Work zone information
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Correct answer: Directional and distance information
Green and white guide signs give directional and distance information.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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Vehicles that travel at what speed or less must display the orange triangular slow moving vehicle emblem on a public roadway?
- 15 MPH
- 35 MPH
- 25 MPH
- 45 MPH
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Correct answer: 25 MPH
Vehicles which travel 25 MPH or less, such as farm equipment, must display the slow moving vehicle emblem when using a public roadway.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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What do blue and white signs direct motorists to?
- Routes to major highways
- Services, such as hospitals, gas, food and lodging
- Parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities
- Construction detours
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Correct answer: Services, such as hospitals, gas, food and lodging
Blue and white service signs direct motorists to services such as hospitals, gas, food and lodging.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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Where may a yellow pennant-shaped No Passing Zone sign be found?
- On the right side of the road at the end of a no passing zone
- Above the road on an overhead sign
- In the middle of the road at every intersection
- On the left side of the road at the beginning of a no passing zone
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Correct answer: On the left side of the road at the beginning of a no passing zone
A yellow "No Passing Zone" pennant shape sign may be found on the left side of the road at the beginning of a no passing zone.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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On Nebraska highways, reference post markers are located at what spacing?
- One mile increments
- Half mile increments
- Two mile increments
- Five mile increments
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Correct answer: One mile increments
Reference post marker signs are located on Nebraska highways in one mile increments.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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What is the purpose of a reference post marker?
- To show drivers the speed limit for the next mile ahead
- To warn drivers that a no passing zone begins
- To give a reference point when assistance is needed
- To mark the exit numbers of an interchange
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Correct answer: To give a reference point when assistance is needed
Reference post markers serve as a reference point for drivers to use when assistance is needed or an emergency exists.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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A white sign with a green border shows a wheelchair symbol and the words RESERVED PARKING. What does it mean?
- Parking reserved for customers of the nearest business only
- Parking spaces reserved for those with handicapped parking privileges
- Parking for passenger loading and unloading only
- Parking is not allowed at any time
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Correct answer: Parking spaces reserved for those with handicapped parking privileges
The Handicapped Parking sign marks parking spaces reserved for those with handicapped parking privileges.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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What can be done with the messages on dynamic message signs?
- They show only the route number of a highway
- They show only the speed limit of the road
- They are fixed and cannot be changed
- They can be changed to reflect current conditions
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Correct answer: They can be changed to reflect current conditions
Dynamic message signs can be changed to reflect the current conditions, route traffic, and inform of construction schedules and incidents.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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Where are most dynamic message signs located?
- Permanently mounted along freeways
- On portable stands at school crossings
- At railroad crossings
- Beside every stop sign
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Correct answer: Permanently mounted along freeways
Most dynamic message signs are permanently mounted along freeways, while others are portable and can be used at construction sites and special events.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)