Nebraska: Signals and vehicle controls — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What does Nebraska law say about using nitrous oxide in a motor vehicle?” · “What does the manual say about objects hanging or posted in a vehicle's windows?”
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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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What does Nebraska law say about using nitrous oxide in a motor vehicle?
- It is allowed for drivers who are 21 or older
- It is allowed on interstate highways only
- It is unlawful in any motor vehicle on a public roadway
- It is allowed if the system came from the manufacturer
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Correct answer: It is unlawful in any motor vehicle on a public roadway
The manual says it is unlawful to use nitrous oxide in any motor vehicle operated on any public roadway in Nebraska.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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Which U.S. agency gathers information about safety problems in motor vehicles and equipment such as tires and child safety seats?
- The Federal Highway Administration
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- The Environmental Protection Agency
- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
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Correct answer: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
The manual says the NHTSA gathers information about safety problems in motor vehicles and equipment such as tires and child safety seats.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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What can reporting a vehicle safety problem sometimes lead to?
- New driver licensing rules
- Fines for the manufacturer
- Lower insurance rates
- Recalls
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Correct answer: Recalls
The manual says reporting a problem is your chance to help identify potential problems which sometimes lead to recalls.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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Which of these is required on vehicles by Nebraska law?
- Fog lights
- A rear spoiler
- A muffler
- Cruise control
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Correct answer: A muffler
The manual's list of required equipment includes a muffler.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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Which of these is required on vehicles by Nebraska law?
- A horn
- A backup camera
- Fog lights
- A radio
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Correct answer: A horn
The manual's list of required equipment includes a horn.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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Which of these is required on vehicles by Nebraska law?
- Air conditioning
- A sunroof
- A navigation system
- Windshield wipers
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Correct answer: Windshield wipers
The manual's list of required equipment includes windshield wipers.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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Which lights does the manual list as required equipment on vehicles?
- Headlights and tail lights, but not brake lights
- Headlights, tail lights, and brake lights
- Headlights and brake lights, but not tail lights
- Tail lights and brake lights, but not headlights
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Correct answer: Headlights, tail lights, and brake lights
The manual's required equipment list includes headlights, tail lights, and brake lights.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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What two systems of brakes must a vehicle have under Nebraska law?
- A service brake and a parking brake
- A service brake and an emergency air brake
- A parking brake and an anti-lock brake
- A foot brake and a trailer brake
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Correct answer: A service brake and a parking brake
The manual lists two systems of brakes: the service brake and parking brake.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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Which windows must have safety glass under Nebraska law?
- Only the windshield
- Only the windshield and the rear window
- All windows
- Only the front windows
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Correct answer: All windows
The manual lists safety glass in all windows as required equipment.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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What tread depth must the pneumatic tires on a vehicle have, at least?
- 1/32 inch
- 2/32 inch
- 4/32 inch
- 6/32 inch
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Correct answer: 2/32 inch
The manual lists pneumatic tires with at least 2/32" tread as required equipment.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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What does the manual say about objects hanging or posted in a vehicle's windows?
- They are allowed if they are smaller than a sheet of paper
- They are allowed on the rear window only
- They are allowed if the vehicle has a rear-view camera
- There must be none that obstruct vision
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Correct answer: There must be none that obstruct vision
The manual lists as required equipment that there be no objects hanging or posted in windows which obstruct vision.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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What does the manual say about seat belts as required equipment?
- They must be three-point belts in every vehicle
- They are required only in the front seats
- Appropriate to the year manufactured
- They are required only on vehicles made after 1990
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Correct answer: Appropriate to the year manufactured
The manual lists seat belts appropriate to year manufactured as required equipment.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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What do you need to check whether your vehicle may have been the subject of a safety recall?
- Your vehicle identification number
- Your driver's license number
- Your insurance policy number
- Your registration receipt number
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Correct answer: Your vehicle identification number
The manual says you will need your vehicle identification number (VIN) to check for a safety recall.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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Where is the vehicle identification number (VIN) usually located?
- On the inside of the glove compartment lid
- On the rear bumper near the license plate
- On the radiator support under the hood
- On the lower corner below the windshield
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Correct answer: On the lower corner below the windshield
The manual says the VIN is usually located on the lower corner below the windshield.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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What does a steering wheel locking device do when the key is turned to the lock position?
- It locks only the vehicle's doors
- It locks the steering wheel
- It turns off the headlights
- It sets the parking brake
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Correct answer: It locks the steering wheel
The manual says a spring loaded steering wheel lock device engages and locks the steering wheel when the key is turned to the lock position.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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Why should you never turn the ignition to the "lock" position while the vehicle is in motion?
- You will be unable to control the vehicle
- The brakes will stop working entirely
- The battery will quickly drain
- The engine will overheat
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Correct answer: You will be unable to control the vehicle
The manual says never to turn the ignition to the lock position when the vehicle is in motion because you will be unable to control the vehicle.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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What does the manual recommend as part of your vehicle's routine maintenance regarding the steering wheel lock?
- Replacing the lock every year
- Lubricating the lock with oil each month
- An inspection of the steering wheel lock
- Removing the lock
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Correct answer: An inspection of the steering wheel lock
The manual says an inspection of the steering wheel lock is recommended as part of routine maintenance.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)