Nebraska DMV Practice Test Verified A+
What should you do if you encounter an intersection with malfunctioning traffic lights?
️️ Treat it as a four-way stop and proceed cautiously.
What is the best way to handle a vehicle that starts to skid on an icy road?
️️ Take your foot of...
Nebraska DMV Practice Test Verified A+
What should you do if you encounter an intersection with malfunctioning traffic lights?
✔️✔️ Treat it as a four-way stop and proceed cautiously.
What is the best way to handle a vehicle that starts to skid on an icy road?
✔️✔️ Take your foot off the gas, steer in the direction of the skid, and avoid braking suddenly.
What should you do if your car's engine suddenly stalls while driving?
✔️✔️ Shift to neutral, try to restart the engine, and move off the road if it won’t restart.
How should you position your wheels when waiting to turn left at an intersection?
✔️✔️ Keep them straight until you are ready to turn.
What is the main purpose of a "Do Not Enter" sign?
✔️✔️ To indicate that entry to that road or area is prohibited.
What should you do if you see brake lights or hazard lights flashing on vehicles ahead?
✔️✔️ Slow down, maintain extra following distance, and prepare to stop if needed.
If you approach a railroad crossing with no gates or lights, what should you do?
✔️✔️ Slow down, look both ways, and be prepared to stop if a train is coming.
What is the safe following distance when driving behind a motorcycle?
✔️✔️ Increase to at least four seconds, as motorcycles can stop more quickly.
What should you do if your windshield wipers suddenly fail in heavy rain?
✔️✔️ Slow down, turn on your hazard lights, and pull off the road as soon as possible.
,How should you react to a "Road Work Ahead" sign?
✔️✔️ Reduce speed, be alert, and prepare to follow any detours or lane changes.
When approaching a steep downhill, what is the best way to control your speed?
✔️✔️ Shift to a lower gear and brake gently.
If another driver is using high beams, making it hard to see, where should you look?
✔️✔️ Look toward the right edge of the road until they pass.
What should you do if a traffic signal light is flashing yellow?
✔️✔️ Slow down and proceed with caution.
If an emergency vehicle is approaching from behind with flashing lights, what should you do?
✔️✔️ Pull over to the right side of the road and stop.
How should you handle merging onto a highway with fast-moving traffic?
✔️✔️ Match the speed of highway traffic and merge when there is a safe gap.
If you approach a cyclist on the road, what should you do?
✔️✔️ Slow down, leave plenty of space, and pass only when safe.
What is the purpose of a shared left-turn lane?
✔️✔️ It’s used by vehicles in both directions to make left turns.
What should you do if you see a pedestrian crossing the road when the light is green for you?
✔️✔️ Yield and allow the pedestrian to cross safely.
How should you react to a "Slippery When Wet" road sign?
, ✔️✔️ Reduce speed, avoid sudden turns, and increase following distance.
What is Nebraska’s law regarding headlights when using windshield wipers?
✔️✔️ Headlights must be on when windshield wipers are in use due to rain or other precipitation.
How should you handle a situation where traffic is merging into your lane?
✔️✔️ Adjust your speed or change lanes to allow vehicles to merge safely.
What should you do if your car starts to drift off the road onto a soft shoulder?
✔️✔️ Ease off the gas, avoid sudden movements, and steer gradually back onto the road.
When can you use the center lane marked with double yellow lines?
✔️✔️ Only for turning left, not for passing or through travel.
What is the safest way to reverse out of a parking spot?
✔️✔️ Check all mirrors, look over your shoulder, and reverse slowly.
How should you handle a situation where you need to change lanes on a busy highway?
✔️✔️ Signal, check mirrors and blind spots, and wait for a safe gap.
What should you do if you feel fatigued while driving?
✔️✔️ Pull over at a safe location and rest, or switch drivers if possible.
What should you do when you see a "Yield to Pedestrians" sign?
✔️✔️ Slow down and give pedestrians the right of way.
How should you proceed when approaching a flashing pedestrian crosswalk signal?
✔️✔️ Stop if pedestrians are crossing, and proceed only when the crosswalk is clear.
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