Nebraska DMV Permit Practice Test 2: 50 Questions
Practice Test 2 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Nebraska driving rules, including stop sign stopping position, Solid-Next-to-Broken yellow, hill with limited visibility and sharp curve approach. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.
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What Practice Test 2 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Stop Sign Stopping Position
- Solid-Next-to-Broken Yellow
- Hill with Limited Visibility
- Sharp Curve Approach
- Interstate Entry
- Solid Yellow on Your Side
- Broken Yellow
- Double Solid Yellow
- Red Octagon
- Yield Sign Approach
- Wet Roads
- Hydroplaning Response
- Fog Driving
- Construction Zone
- Motorcycle Following Distance
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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When approaching an intersection with a stop sign, where should a driver stop?
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A. Before the crosswalk or stop line
Drivers must stop before the crosswalk or stop line to yield properly.
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What does a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line mean?
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B. Passing allowed only on the broken-line side
Drivers may pass only on the side with the broken line.
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What is the safest action when approaching a hill with limited visibility?
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B. Slow and be prepared to stop
Reduced visibility requires caution.
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What is the safest action when approaching a sharp curve?
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A. Slow down before the curve
Reducing speed before entering a curve helps maintain control.
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What should drivers do when entering an interstate?
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A. Yield to traffic already on the roadway
Entering traffic must yield when merging.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 2, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. When approaching an intersection with a stop sign, where should a driver stop?
Correct answer: Before the crosswalk or stop line
Why: Drivers must stop before the crosswalk or stop line to yield properly.
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Q2. What does a solid white line between lanes indicate?
Correct answer: Lane changes are discouraged
Why: Solid white lines discourage lane changes.
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Q3. What should you do if a traffic signal turns yellow as you approach?
Correct answer: Stop if it can be done safely
Why: A yellow signal warns the light is changing and drivers should stop if safe.
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Q4. What does a red octagonal sign always mean?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Octagonal signs are reserved exclusively for stop signs.
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Q5. What should a driver do when approaching a yield sign?
Correct answer: Slow down and yield if necessary
Why: Yield signs require drivers to slow and give right-of-way if needed.
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Q6. What does a broken yellow centerline allow?
Correct answer: Passing when safe
Why: Broken yellow lines allow passing when conditions are safe.
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Q7. What is the correct response to a flashing yellow signal?
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
Why: Flashing yellow signals warn drivers to slow and be alert.
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Q8. What does a double solid yellow line indicate?
Correct answer: No passing in either direction
Why: Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing both ways.
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Q9. What should drivers do before turning?
Correct answer: Signal at least 100 feet ahead
Why: Turn signals should be given well in advance to warn other drivers.
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Q10. What does a diamond-shaped sign usually warn of?
Correct answer: Road hazards or changes
Why: Diamond-shaped signs warn of hazards or conditions ahead.
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Q11. What is the safest action when approaching a sharp curve?
Correct answer: Slow down before the curve
Why: Reducing speed before entering a curve helps maintain control.
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Q12. What must drivers do when a school bus has flashing red lights?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Drivers must stop for school buses displaying flashing red lights.
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Q13. What does a white rectangular sign generally indicate?
Correct answer: Traffic laws or regulations
Why: White rectangular signs provide regulatory information.
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Q14. What is the correct following distance under normal conditions?
Correct answer: At least three seconds
Why: A three-second following distance allows time to react.
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Q15. What should drivers do when driving on wet roads?
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Wet roads reduce traction and require slower speeds.
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Q16. What does a flashing red signal require a driver to do?
Correct answer: Stop and proceed when safe
Why: Flashing red signals are treated the same as stop signs.
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Q17. What does a broken white lane line mean?
Correct answer: Lane changes are permitted
Why: Broken white lines separate lanes moving in the same direction.
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Q18. What should drivers do when approaching an emergency vehicle with lights on?
Correct answer: Pull over and stop
Why: Drivers must yield and stop for emergency vehicles.
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Q19. What does a pentagon-shaped sign indicate?
Correct answer: School zone or crossing
Why: Pentagon signs are used for school-related warnings.
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Q20. What should you do if visibility is reduced due to fog?
Correct answer: Use low-beam headlights
Why: Low beams improve visibility and reduce glare in fog.
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Q21. When is passing on the right allowed?
Correct answer: When the vehicle ahead is turning left
Why: Passing on the right is allowed only under specific safe conditions.
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Q22. What does a railroad crossing sign warn drivers of?
Correct answer: Upcoming train tracks
Why: Railroad signs alert drivers to train crossings ahead.
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Q23. What should drivers do at an uncontrolled railroad crossing?
Correct answer: Slow, look, and listen
Why: Drivers must ensure no train is approaching before crossing.
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Q24. What is the correct action at a four-way stop?
Correct answer: Yield to the first vehicle to stop
Why: Right-of-way is determined by arrival order.
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Q25. What does a green arrow indicate?
Correct answer: Protected movement in that direction
Why: Green arrows allow movement without yielding.
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Q26. What should drivers do when approaching a construction zone?
Correct answer: Slow down and obey posted signs
Why: Construction zones require reduced speed and caution.
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Q27. What should drivers do before backing up a vehicle?
Correct answer: Check behind and around the vehicle
Why: Checking surroundings helps prevent collisions.
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Q28. What does a no-passing zone sign indicate?
Correct answer: Passing is prohibited
Why: No-passing zones restrict overtaking for safety.
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Q29. What is the safest response to aggressive drivers?
Correct answer: Avoid and give space
Why: Avoiding confrontation reduces crash risk.
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Q30. What does a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line mean?
Correct answer: Passing allowed only on the broken-line side
Why: Drivers may pass only on the side with the broken line.
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Q31. What should drivers do when entering an interstate?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already on the roadway
Why: Entering traffic must yield when merging.
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Q32. What does a white arrow painted on the roadway indicate?
Correct answer: Direction of travel
Why: White arrows guide drivers on lane movements.
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Q33. What should drivers do when roads are icy?
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Ice reduces traction and requires slower speeds.
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Q34. What does a yellow diamond sign generally mean?
Correct answer: Be alert and prepared
Why: Yellow diamond signs warn of conditions ahead.
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Q35. What should drivers do when approaching pedestrians in a crosswalk?
Correct answer: Yield
Why: Pedestrians have the right-of-way in crosswalks.
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Q36. What does a red and white sign indicate?
Correct answer: A prohibited action
Why: Red and white signs indicate restrictions.
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Q37. What should you do when driving at night?
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Reduced visibility at night requires lower speeds.
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Q38. What does a merge sign warn of?
Correct answer: Traffic entering the roadway
Why: Merge signs warn drivers of vehicles entering traffic.
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Q39. It is raining hard on a Nebraska highway and water is collecting on the road. What does the manual tell you to do to prevent hydroplaning?
Correct answer: Slow down, and turn off cruise control if needed
Why: To prevent hydroplaning, slow down. It may be necessary to disengage cruise control. Increase your following distance and use low beam headlights.
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Q40. What must drivers do at intersections without signals or signs?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic on the right
Why: Drivers must yield to vehicles approaching from the right.
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Q41. What does a green traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Proceed when the intersection is clear
Why: Green signals allow traffic to go when safe.
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Q42. What should drivers do when visibility is reduced?
Correct answer: Slow down
Why: Lower speeds allow more reaction time.
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Q43. You want to park on a Nebraska street near a fire hydrant. What is the closest you may park to the hydrant?
Correct answer: 15 feet
Why: Nebraska does not allow parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
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Q44. What should drivers do when following a motorcycle?
Correct answer: Allow extra following distance
Why: Motorcycles require additional space.
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Q45. What should you do if a traffic signal is not working?
Correct answer: Treat it as a four-way stop
Why: Non-functioning signals are treated as stop signs.
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Q46. What should drivers do before changing lanes?
Correct answer: Signal and check blind spots
Why: Signaling and checking blind spots helps prevent crashes.
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Q47. What does a broken yellow line next to a solid yellow line indicate?
Correct answer: Passing allowed on the broken side
Why: Passing is allowed only on the broken-line side.
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Q48. What is the safest action when approaching a hill with limited visibility?
Correct answer: Slow and be prepared to stop
Why: Reduced visibility requires caution.
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Q49. What should drivers do in heavy rain?
Correct answer: Increase following distance
Why: Extra space helps compensate for reduced traction.
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Q50. What should a driver do when approaching an intersection with limited visibility?
Correct answer: Slow and be ready to stop
Why: Slowing allows time to react to unseen hazards.