Rules of the Road and Right-of-Way
Core rules
Nebraska's right-of-way rules tell you who goes first, not who is exempt from caution. At an uncontrolled intersection, yield to the vehicle on your right. At a four-way stop, the first vehicle to stop goes first; if two arrive at the same time, the driver on the left yields. A vehicle turning left must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Entering a roundabout, yield to traffic already circulating. After a full stop, Nebraska generally allows a right turn on red and a left turn on red from a one-way street onto another one-way street unless a sign prohibits it.
Speed and lanes
Obey posted limits and the basic speed law: never drive faster than conditions allow. Nebraska has lower limits in school zones and residential or business districts; watch for posted changes. Keep right except when passing or preparing to turn. On controlled-access highways with two or more lanes in your direction, use the left lane mainly for passing. Leave enough following distance-at least three seconds in good conditions.
Worked example
You stop at a four-way stop at the same moment as a car on your right. You must yield and let that car go first. If the other car is on your left, you have the right of way, but check that the other driver actually stops before you move.
Traps
Right-of-way is something you yield, not something you take. Do not wave another driver through when doing so could confuse other traffic. Do not roll through a stop line to "see better." Do not assume a turn signal means the other driver will turn.