Nebraska Road Signs Practice flashcards
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32 cards. Read the term and the definition here. The deck at the top of this page is optional.
- Octagon sign meaning
- An eight-sided red sign with white letters always means STOP. It is the only sign shape that requires a complete stop, and it appears at every all-way stop intersection.
- Inverted triangle sign
- A downward-pointing triangle with a red border means YIELD. Slow down and be ready to stop, giving the right of way to cross traffic and pedestrians; a full stop is required only when traffic demands it.
- Pennant sign
- A yellow pennant placed on the left side of the road marks the start of a no-passing zone. It is paired with a solid yellow line on your side, meaning passing is prohibited until the zone ends.
- Diamond sign color
- Yellow diamonds are general warning signs, alerting drivers to hazards such as curves, intersections, or deer. Orange diamonds mark construction and maintenance zones, and fluorescent yellow-green diamonds mark school and pedestrian zones.
- Railroad crossbuck
- A white X-shaped sign reading RAILROAD CROSSING marks the crossing itself and legally means yield to trains. A round yellow sign with a black X and R R appears in advance to warn that a crossing is ahead.
- School zone pentagon
- A five-sided sign marks a school zone or school crossing. When children are present or a beacon is flashing, the reduced school speed limit applies regardless of the time of day.
- Work zone signs
- Orange diamond signs mark construction and maintenance zones. A flagger's STOP/SLOW paddle carries the same legal force as a permanent sign, and fines commonly double for speeding with workers present.
- Regulatory vs guide signs
- Regulatory signs (white rectangles with black text, or red-and-white prohibitions) are enforceable law, such as speed limits and lane-use rules. Guide signs (green, blue, brown) give directions and information and impose no legal requirement.
- Red circle with slash
- A red circle with a diagonal slash across a symbol means the pictured action is prohibited, such as no U-turn, no left turn, or no parking. The sign is regulatory and enforceable.
- Steady red light
- Come to a complete stop behind the stop line or crosswalk. You may turn right after stopping unless a NO TURN ON RED sign is posted, yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic.
- Steady yellow light
- The signal is about to turn red. Stop if you can do so safely; otherwise proceed through the intersection with caution. A yellow light never means accelerate to beat the red.
- Steady green light
- Proceed when the intersection is clear. You must still yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk and to vehicles lawfully already in the intersection. A green arrow gives a protected turn.
- Flashing red and yellow
- A flashing red light works like a STOP sign: stop, then yield before proceeding. A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed with caution without a required stop.
- Dark traffic signal
- A signal that is dark or not functioning is treated as an all-way stop. Stop, then proceed in the order vehicles arrived, with ties resolved in favor of the vehicle on the right.
- Flashing yellow arrow
- A flashing yellow left-turn arrow permits an unprotected turn. You may turn after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, but you do not have the right of way.
- Solid yellow center line
- A solid yellow line on your side prohibits passing and crossing, except to turn left into a driveway or side road. A broken yellow line on your side permits passing when safe.
- Double solid yellow lines
- Double solid yellow lines mean neither direction may cross them. They typically mark the center of a roadway where passing and left turns across the lines are prohibited.
- White lane markings
- A broken white line separates lanes traveling the same direction and may be crossed to change lanes. A solid white line discourages lane changes, and a solid white edge line marks the right edge of the roadway.
- Two-way left-turn lane
- Marked by solid and broken yellow lines on both sides, this center lane may be used only for turning left. It may not be used for passing or for through travel.
- Stop line and crosswalk
- A solid white bar across your lane is the stop line; stop behind it. If no line exists, stop before the crosswalk or before entering the intersection. Pedestrians in a crosswalk have the right of way.
- Right turn on red
- After a complete stop at a steady red light, you may turn right unless a NO TURN ON RED sign is posted, yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic. Left on red is allowed only between one-way streets.
- Painted turn arrows
- White arrows and ONLY markings designate mandatory turn lanes. Once you enter such a lane, you are committed to making that turn; changing lanes out of it may be prohibited.
- Three-second following rule
- Pick a fixed object ahead; when the vehicle ahead passes it, count three seconds. If you reach the object before finishing, you are following too closely. Add a second for rain, darkness, or large trucks.
- Four-way stop order
- The first vehicle to arrive proceeds first. If two arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the right goes first. A vehicle turning left yields to oncoming traffic going straight or turning right.
- Nebraska Move Over law
- When approaching stopped emergency, tow, or maintenance vehicles with flashing lights, change lanes away from them if safe. If a lane change is not possible, slow down and proceed with caution.
- Implied consent law
- A driver arrested for DUI in Nebraska is deemed to consent to a chemical test. Refusing the test results in license revocation in addition to any DUI penalties.
- Nebraska seat belt rules
- Seat belts are required for front-seat occupants and for all passengers under 18. Children under 8 must use an appropriate child safety seat or booster, and rear-facing seats belong in the back seat.
- Headlight requirements
- Headlights are required from sunset to sunrise and whenever visibility is limited by rain, fog, or snow. Use low beams in fog and dim high beams within about 500 feet of oncoming traffic.
- Where passing is prohibited
- Passing is prohibited within 100 feet of a railroad crossing, bridge, or tunnel, at intersections, and wherever a solid yellow line faces you. Pass on the left and never exceed the speed limit to complete a pass.
- Nebraska texting law
- Texting while driving is prohibited for all Nebraska drivers, and handheld phone use is restricted. Novice drivers under graduated licensing face stricter device restrictions.
- Right of way at yield sign
- At a YIELD sign, slow down and be prepared to stop, giving the right of way to vehicles on the intersecting road and to pedestrians. A complete stop is required only when traffic demands it.
- Nebraska speed limits
- Obey the posted limit, which is commonly 75 mph on rural interstates and 65–75 mph on expressways. The basic speed law still requires driving slower when conditions such as ice, rain, or fog demand it.