Nebraska Road Signs Practice key terms

A sign that states a law or rule drivers must obey, such as a speed limit, stop, yield, or no-turn sign. Ignoring one is a traffic violation.

A yellow diamond-shaped sign that alerts drivers to a hazard or change ahead, such as a curve, hill, or crossing. It tells you to slow down or prepare, not to stop.

A sign that gives directions, distances, or information about routes, exits, services, or destinations. These are usually green, blue, or brown and do not impose rules on their own.

A red octagon with white letters requiring a complete stop at the marked line or before entering the intersection. You must yield to traffic and pedestrians before proceeding.

A downward-pointing red-and-white triangle meaning you must slow down and give the right of way to traffic on the crossing road or to pedestrians. Stop only if necessary to let them pass.

A white rectangle with black numbers showing the maximum lawful speed in ideal conditions. Driving faster is illegal; driving slower than the flow can also be unsafe.

A small yellow sign placed below a warning sign that suggests a safe speed for a curve, ramp, or other hazard. It is a recommendation for conditions, not the posted legal limit.

A yellow sign with a black arrow shape used through curves and at sharp turns to show the direction of the road. It marks alignment, not a required turn.

A white X-shaped sign with the words Railroad Crossing at a grade crossing. It means yield to trains; when lights or gates are active, you must stop and wait.

A yellow-green pentagon or yellow diamond marking an area where children cross and school traffic occurs. Reduced speeds often apply during posted hours, and fines may be higher.

A small sign showing a highway number and its type, such as an interstate shield or a state route shape. It helps you follow a route but does not set rules.

The red, white, and blue shield sign marking an Interstate highway. Even-numbered routes generally run east-west and odd-numbered routes generally run north-south.

A solid line marking the right or left edge of the travel lane, separating it from the shoulder. Crossing it is allowed only when necessary, such as to pull over.

A line separating traffic moving in opposite directions. A solid yellow line on your side means do not cross to pass; a broken yellow line means passing is permitted when safe.

A stretch of road marked with a solid yellow line on your side, or a sign, where you may not cross the center line to overtake another vehicle. Passing there is unsafe and illegal.

A center lane marked by two yellow lines with broken inner lines, shared by traffic from both directions for left turns. It is not a travel or passing lane.

Painted lines, arrows, or words on the road surface that guide and regulate traffic. White markings generally separate same-direction traffic; yellow markings separate opposite directions.

A marked path for pedestrians across a roadway, shown by parallel lines or a ladder pattern. Drivers must yield to pedestrians in it and must not block it.

A signal requiring a complete stop before the crosswalk or intersection. You may turn right after stopping and yielding, and may turn left from a one-way onto a one-way, unless a sign forbids it.

A signal meaning you may proceed straight or turn if the way is clear. You must still yield to pedestrians and to vehicles already in the intersection.

A signal warning you to slow down and proceed with caution. It does not require a stop, but you must be ready to yield to crossing traffic or hazards.

A signal that works like a stop sign: come to a complete stop, yield, then proceed when safe. It often appears where a signal is malfunctioning or at low-traffic times.

The rule allowing a right turn after a full stop at a red light, once you yield to pedestrians and traffic. It is not allowed where a sign prohibits it or where a red arrow shows.

A signal that forbids turning in the direction shown until a green arrow or green light appears. Unlike a steady red circle, it does not allow a turn after stopping.

A green arrow giving protected left-turn movement, meaning oncoming traffic has a red light. A red arrow or a solid green circle means the turn is unprotected and you must yield.

The legal priority to go first in a traffic situation. It is given, not taken: drivers must yield at intersections, to pedestrians, and when merging or changing lanes.

An intersection where all approaches have stop signs. The first vehicle to arrive goes first; if two arrive at once, the one on the right goes, and left-turning drivers yield to straight traffic.

The gap between your vehicle and the one ahead, commonly kept at three seconds in good conditions on Nebraska roads. Increase it in rain, snow, darkness, or when following large trucks.

Joining moving traffic from an entrance ramp or a lane that is ending. You must adjust speed and yield to vehicles already on the roadway, using signals and mirrors.

Overtaking and moving ahead of another vehicle, usually by entering an adjacent lane. It is legal only where lines and signs allow and when you can see enough clear road.

Any place where two or more roads meet or cross, including T-junctions and driveways in some cases. Rules for stopping, yielding, and turning depend on the type of control present.

The rule that you must never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, even below the posted limit. Fog, ice, rain, or heavy traffic can make the legal maximum too fast.

A solid white line painted across a lane to show where vehicles must stop for a signal or sign. When present, stop before it rather than inside the crosswalk or intersection.

Nebraska requires occupants to use seat belts in most passenger vehicles, and children to use approved child restraints. Enforcement and exemptions vary, so check current state rules.

Operating a vehicle while attention is taken by texting, phone use, eating, or other tasks. Nebraska restricts handheld phone use, and distraction raises crash risk sharply.

A rule requiring drivers to change lanes or slow down when passing stopped emergency, tow, or maintenance vehicles with flashing lights. It protects workers and responders on the roadside.