Special Situations
Special situations
Nebraska's permit exam includes work zones, railroad crossings, emergency vehicles, bad weather, and highway breakdowns. In a work zone, slow down and follow posted limits; fines can increase when workers are present. Nebraska's Move Over law requires you to change lanes away from stopped emergency, tow, or maintenance vehicles with flashing lights when safe, or slow down if you cannot move over. When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren, pull to the right and stop.
Railroad crossings
Never drive around a lowered gate or around flashing lights. If your vehicle stalls on the tracks, get everyone out and move away at an angle toward the approaching train, then call 911. Do not stop on tracks in traffic.
Worked example
You are driving in fog and can see only a short distance. Use low beams, slow down, and increase following distance. Do not use high beams: they reflect off the fog and reduce visibility. If the fog is dense, pull off the road in a safe place and turn on hazard lights.
Traps
Do not follow an emergency vehicle closely. Do not stop in a work zone to read signs. Do not cross a railroad track unless you can clear it completely. Do not use cruise control on snow, ice, or standing water.