Nebraska DMV Permit Test flashcards
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- Flashing red light
- Treat it exactly like a stop sign: come to a complete stop, yield to traffic and pedestrians, then proceed when it is safe.
- Flashing yellow light
- Slow down and proceed with caution. It does not give you the right-of-way and does not require a stop unless traffic or a sign demands it.
- Green arrow signal
- A protected turn: traffic turning in the arrow's direction may proceed, and conflicting traffic is held by a red light during the arrow.
- Diamond-shaped sign
- A warning sign. It alerts drivers to a change in road conditions ahead, such as curves, intersections, or lane merges.
- Orange signs
- Construction and work zone signs. They warn of workers, lane shifts, and equipment, and require reduced speed and extra attention.
- Double solid yellow lines
- These mark the center of a road and prohibit passing in both directions. Do not cross them to pass another vehicle.
- Broken yellow center line
- A broken yellow line on your side of the center permits passing when the road ahead is clear and no other restriction forbids it.
- Uncontrolled intersection rule
- Where no signs or signals control the intersection, the first vehicle to arrive goes first; if two arrive together, the one on the right goes first.
- Left turn right-of-way
- A driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic going straight or turning right, and to pedestrians in the crosswalk being entered.
- Highway on-ramp yielding
- Traffic entering a freeway must yield to vehicles already on the freeway. Use the acceleration lane to match speed before merging.
- Emergency vehicle response
- When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren, pull to the right edge and stop until it passes. Do not follow closely behind it.
- School bus stop arm
- Flashing red lights and an extended stop arm require traffic in both directions to stop. A divided highway with a median exempts oncoming traffic.
- Nebraska zero tolerance
- Drivers under 21 with a blood-alcohol concentration of .02% or higher violate the law and face license consequences, even below the adult .08% limit.
- Three-second following rule
- Pick a fixed object ahead; when the car in front passes it, count three seconds. If you reach it sooner, you are following too closely.
- Total stopping distance
- The sum of perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance. Braking distance grows with the square of speed, so faster speeds need far more room.
- Implied consent law
- By driving in Nebraska you consent to chemical testing after a lawful DUI arrest. Refusal can lead to license revocation apart from the criminal case.
- IPDE process
- A defensive driving routine: Identify hazards, Predict what might happen, Decide on a response, and Execute it smoothly.
- Pedestrian crosswalk right-of-way
- Drivers must yield to pedestrians in a marked or unmarked crosswalk. Do not pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk, since it may hide a pedestrian.
- Three-foot bicycle clearance
- When passing a bicyclist on Nebraska roads, leave at least three feet of space between your vehicle and the bicycle.
- Truck No-Zones
- The blind spots beside, behind, and 20 feet ahead of a large truck. If you cannot see the truck's mirrors, the driver cannot see you.
- Right-turn truck swing
- Large trucks often swing left before turning right to clear the corner. Never pass a truck on the right while it is turning.
- Motorcycle lane rights
- A motorcycle is entitled to a full lane. Never share a lane with one, and allow extra following distance because motorcycles can brake faster than cars.
- Nebraska seat belt law
- Primary enforcement: an officer may stop a vehicle solely because an occupant is unbelted. Front-seat occupants must be buckled while the vehicle is in motion.
- Child safety seat requirement
- Children under age 8 must use a federally approved child safety seat or booster. Children under 2 must be rear-facing unless they exceed the seat's limits.
- Cold tire pressure check
- Measure tire pressure when tires are cold, before driving. Pressure drops roughly 1 psi per 10°F of temperature drop, so check again as seasons change.
- Worn tire tread limit
- Tread of 2/32 inch or less is legally worn out. Use the penny test: if Lincoln's head is fully visible, replace the tire.
- Skid recovery
- Ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go. Do not slam the brakes, which worsens the skid.
- Driving off pavement
- Slow gradually, keep the wheel straight, and avoid hard braking. Steer back onto the pavement only after reducing speed to prevent a swerve.
- Fog driving lights
- Use low-beam headlights in fog. High beams reflect off the moisture and reduce visibility. Slow down and increase following distance.
- Hydroplaning response
- Ease off the gas, avoid hard braking, and hold the wheel steady until the tires regain contact with the road and traction returns.
- Stalled on railroad tracks
- Get everyone out of the vehicle and move away from the tracks immediately. Call 911 and give the crossing location; do not try to restart the car.
- Failed traffic signal rule
- If a signal loses power and no officer directs traffic, treat the intersection as a four-way stop, yielding by arrival order and to the right.