Nebraska DMV Permit Practice Test 3: 50 Questions
Practice Test 3 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Nebraska driving rules, including simultaneous uncontrolled intersection, slippery intersection approach, railroad crossbuck sign and pentagon school zone sign. 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 3 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Simultaneous Uncontrolled Intersection
- Slippery Intersection Approach
- Railroad Crossbuck Sign
- Pentagon School Zone Sign
- Green Arrow Signal
- Railroad Without Gates
- Construction Zone
- Solid White Line
- Following Distance
- Icy Roads
- No-Passing Zone
- Merge Sign
- Backing Safely
- Motorcycle Following
- Heavy Rain
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, who must yield?
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A. The driver on the left
At uncontrolled intersections, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
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What is the safest action when approaching an intersection on a slippery road?
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B. Slow down
Reduced traction requires slower speeds.
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What does a railroad crossing crossbuck sign require drivers to do?
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B. Yield to trains
Crossbuck signs indicate drivers must yield to trains.
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What shape is used for school zone warning signs?
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B. Pentagon
Pentagon-shaped signs identify school zones and crossings.
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What does a green arrow allow a driver to do?
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C. Move in the direction of the arrow
Green arrows provide protected movement.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 3, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, who must yield?
Correct answer: The driver on the left
Why: At uncontrolled intersections, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
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Q2. What does a steady yellow traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: The light will soon turn red
Why: A steady yellow warns drivers that the signal is about to change to red.
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Q3. What should a driver do when approaching a stop line at an intersection?
Correct answer: Stop before the line
Why: Drivers must stop before the stop line or crosswalk.
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Q4. What does a solid white line separating lanes indicate?
Correct answer: Lane changes are discouraged
Why: Solid white lines discourage lane changes.
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Q5. What does a broken white line between lanes mean?
Correct answer: Lane changes are permitted
Why: Broken white lines allow lane changes.
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Q6. What does a single solid yellow centerline indicate?
Correct answer: Passing is discouraged or restricted
Why: A solid yellow line warns that passing may be unsafe.
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Q7. What does a broken yellow centerline allow?
Correct answer: Passing when safe
Why: Broken yellow lines allow passing when safe.
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Q8. What does a double solid yellow centerline mean?
Correct answer: No passing in either direction
Why: Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing both ways.
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Q9. What does a red octagon-shaped sign indicate?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: The octagon shape is used only for stop signs.
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Q10. What does a red and white triangular sign indicate?
Correct answer: Yield
Why: Triangular signs always indicate a yield.
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Q11. What do diamond-shaped signs usually warn of?
Correct answer: Road hazards or changes ahead
Why: Diamond-shaped signs warn of hazards or road conditions.
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Q12. What do white rectangular signs usually indicate?
Correct answer: Rules and regulations
Why: White rectangular signs provide regulatory information.
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Q13. What shape is used for school zone warning signs?
Correct answer: Pentagon
Why: Pentagon-shaped signs identify school zones and crossings.
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Q14. What must drivers do when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Drivers must stop for school buses displaying red flashing lights.
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Q15. 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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Q16. What does a flashing red traffic signal require?
Correct answer: Stop and proceed when safe
Why: A flashing red signal is treated the same as a stop sign.
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Q17. What does a flashing yellow traffic signal indicate?
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
Why: Flashing yellow signals warn drivers to slow down and be alert.
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Q18. What does a green traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Proceed if the intersection is clear
Why: A green signal allows traffic to proceed when safe.
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Q19. What does a green arrow allow a driver to do?
Correct answer: Move in the direction of the arrow
Why: Green arrows provide protected movement.
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Q20. 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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Q21. What should drivers do when approaching a sharp curve?
Correct answer: Slow down before entering
Why: Slowing before the curve helps maintain control.
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Q22. What headlights should be used when driving in fog?
Correct answer: Low beams
Why: Low beams reduce glare and improve visibility in fog.
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Q23. You need to brake on an icy Nebraska road in a car that has anti-lock brakes (ABS). What does the manual say to do?
Correct answer: Press the brake pedal firmly and do not pump the brakes
Why: With ABS, press the brake pedal firmly and do not pump the brakes.
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Q24. When is passing on the right allowed?
Correct answer: When the vehicle ahead is turning left
Why: Passing on the right is allowed only in specific situations.
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Q25. What must drivers do when an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren?
Correct answer: Pull to the right and stop
Why: Drivers must yield and stop for emergency vehicles.
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Q26. What should drivers do when approaching a construction zone?
Correct answer: Slow down and obey signs
Why: Construction zones require reduced speed and caution.
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Q27. 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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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. 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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Q30. What should drivers do when roads are icy?
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Ice reduces traction and requires slower speeds.
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Q31. What does a merge sign warn drivers about?
Correct answer: Traffic entering the roadway
Why: Merge signs warn of vehicles entering traffic.
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Q32. What should drivers do before backing a vehicle?
Correct answer: Check behind and around the vehicle
Why: Checking surroundings helps prevent collisions.
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Q33. What should drivers do when following a motorcycle?
Correct answer: Allow extra following distance
Why: Motorcycles require extra space.
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Q34. What should drivers do when visibility is reduced?
Correct answer: Slow down
Why: Lower speeds allow more reaction time.
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Q35. What should drivers do at a four-way stop?
Correct answer: Yield to the vehicle that arrived first
Why: Right-of-way at four-way stops is based on arrival order.
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Q36. What does a white arrow painted on the roadway indicate?
Correct answer: Direction of travel
Why: White arrows guide lane direction.
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Q37. What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign generally indicate?
Correct answer: Be alert and prepared
Why: Yellow diamond signs warn of conditions ahead.
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Q38. 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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Q39. What should drivers do when entering an interstate highway?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already on the roadway
Why: Entering traffic must yield when merging.
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Q40. What should drivers do when driving at night?
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Reduced visibility at night requires lower speeds.
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Q41. What should drivers do if a traffic signal is not working?
Correct answer: Treat it as a four-way stop
Why: Non-working signals are treated as stop signs.
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Q42. What should drivers do in heavy rain?
Correct answer: Increase following distance
Why: Extra space helps compensate for reduced traction.
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Q43. What is the safest way to handle aggressive drivers?
Correct answer: Avoid and give space
Why: Avoiding confrontation reduces risk.
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Q44. What does a red and white regulatory sign indicate?
Correct answer: A prohibited action
Why: Red and white signs indicate restrictions.
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Q45. What should drivers do when approaching a hill with limited visibility?
Correct answer: Slow and be prepared to stop
Why: Limited visibility requires extra caution.
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Q46. What should drivers 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.
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Q47. 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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Q48. What does a railroad crossing crossbuck sign require drivers to do?
Correct answer: Yield to trains
Why: Crossbuck signs indicate drivers must yield to trains.
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Q49. What should drivers do when approaching a yield sign?
Correct answer: Slow down and yield if needed
Why: Yield signs require giving right-of-way when necessary.
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Q50. What is the safest action when approaching an intersection on a slippery road?
Correct answer: Slow down
Why: Reduced traction requires slower speeds.