Nebraska CAR DMV Practice Test 20

You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger, stop sign, or warning signal. Use caution when driving near railroad tracks.

Your emotions affect your ability to drive safely. If you are overly angry, excited, afraid, worried, or depressed, you should give yourself time to calm down before operating a vehicle. You need to be able to mentally focus on driving without thinking about the things that made you upset.

There are a number of situations where it is unlawful for drivers to pass. Drivers may not pass a school bus that is loading or unloading children. Passing is prohibited within 100 feet of a railroad crossing, within 100 feet of an intersection, and within any other designated no passing zone.

This sign warns of an upcoming winding road with three or more curves.

When other drivers are behaving angrily, you should take action to physically and mentally distance yourself from the situation. Avoid making eye contact with them, or making body movements or gestures that could provoke them. Slow down, move over, or do whatever you safely can to put yourself out of danger.

You must do everything you can to prevent striking a pedestrian or another vehicle, regardless of the circumstances. It is the driver’s basic responsibility to be alert to pedestrians and to yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians, even if the pedestrian is crossing the street where they should not be.

Before changing lanes, you should check your side mirrors and look over your shoulder to make sure it is safe to proceed.

Check the traffic behind your vehicle no less than once every 10 seconds. It is important to know what surrounding traffic is doing while you are changing lanes, backing up, slowing down, or driving down steep hills.

Never drive through, around, or under gates or barriers at a railroad crossing. It is illegal and very dangerous.

In foggy or misty conditions, you should not use your headlights on their high beam setting because the light will be reflected back into your eyes.

When it is difficult to see due to darkness or poor weather, increase your following distance. This will give you more time to react to hazards that you may not see in advance.

Blue signs on the roadway are service signs. They are used to provide information about motorist services, such as upcoming rest areas, food options, or nearby hospitals.

Children up to age 18 are prohibited from riding in the cargo area of a vehicle. They must be safely secured in a safety belt or child safety seat while in a moving vehicle.

This sign marks the presence of a crosswalk. Be alert to any pedestrians that may be crossing the roadway.

Nebraska has an Implied Consent Law. This means that by driving a vehicle in the state, you give your consent to undergo chemical testing if requested to do so by an officer.

Always use the proper turn signal when changing lanes, pulling into or out of a parking space, or pulling into traffic from an alley or parking area. Communicate with other drivers on the road to help prevent accidents.

It is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. In Nebraska, driving under the influence is a major factor contributing to crashes resulting in death and/or serious injury.

If a traffic signal is not working and no officer is present to direct traffic, treat the intersection the same as you would treat an all-way stop. Be prepared to yield your legal right-of-way to avoid any traffic accidents.

When driving in heavy rain at speeds as low as 30 mph, your tires may lose all contact with the road and instead ride up on a layer of water above the surface of the road. This is called "hydroplaning." If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, slow down gradually and do not apply the brakes.

The speed limit in a residential district is ordinarily 25 miles per hour. If another speed limit is posted, follow the posted limit.

Motorcycles can stop quickly and following them too closely endangers your life and that of the motorcyclist. If the motorcyclist makes a mistake, you need to have enough time and space to avoid a crash.

At a green light, you must give the right-of-way to any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian in the intersection. If a pedestrian begins crossing the street after the traffic signal light starts flashing, wait until they have crossed the street before proceeding.

Each time you pass another vehicle, there is an increased chance for a collision. If you are moving faster than surrounding traffic, you will have to continue passing others. Drive with the flow of traffic, within the legal speed limit, and pass only as needed.

A driver must yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian within a crosswalk. The driver should wait until the intersection is clear to proceed.

If you are involved in a minor crash on an interstate or freeway, you must move your vehicle out of the travel lanes and onto the nearest shoulder. If your vehicle cannot be driven to the shoulder, it may be pushed to the shoulder by law enforcement. Do not move individuals who are injured.