Nebraska permit test: weather, emergencies and crashes
Rain, flooding, wind, snow, ice and blizzards, wheels off the pavement and what to do after a crash. 21 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key weather, emergencies and crashes rulesShow the rules
- Headlights must be used from sunset to sunrise. (p. 69)
- Dim your headlights when following within 200 feet of another vehicle, and when meeting oncoming vehicles. (p. 69)
- In fog, use low beam headlights, reduce speed and proceed with extreme caution. (p. 70)
- Two feet of moving water can carry away most vehicles, including SUVs and pickup trucks. (p. 70)
- Six inches of water reaches the bottom of most passenger cars, which can cause loss of control or stalling. (p. 70)
- On snow and ice, do not use cruise control. (p. 70)
- Do not drive through flooded areas. (p. 70)
- Hydroplaning happens when tires ride on a thin film of water instead of the road. (p. 70)
- Studded tires are lawful only from November 1 to April 1. (p. 71)
- Do not leave the scene of a crash until you are released by the proper authorities. (p. 81)
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample weather, emergencies and crashes questions
1.Your right wheels drop off the pavement edge onto the shoulder. What should you do first?
- ABrake hard and stop out on the shoulder
- BHold firm, slow down, don't turn back yet
- CJerk the wheel to get back on at once
- DSpeed up and steer back on sharply
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✓ B. Hold firm, slow down, don't turn back yet
Hold the steering wheel firmly, straddle the edge, reduce speed and check traffic. Don't turn back immediately; return gradually when it is safe.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 71
2.When is it lawful to use studded tires in Nebraska?
- AAny time of year
- BDecember 1 to March 1
- CNovember 1 to April 1
- DOctober 1 to May 1
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✓ C. November 1 to April 1
Studded tires are lawful only from November 1 to April 1.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 71
3.An oncoming car's headlights are blinding you at night. Where should you look?
- AStraight into the headlights
- BToward the right edge of the road
- CAt your speedometer
- DToward the center line
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✓ B. Toward the right edge of the road
If oncoming lights are blinding, do not look directly at the vehicle; look toward the right edge of the road.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 69
4.You are using high beams on an open highway at night and come up behind another car. When must you dim them?
- AWithin 200 feet
- BWithin 50 feet
- COnly when it flashes at you
- DWithin 500 feet
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✓ A. Within 200 feet
Dim your headlights when following within 200 feet of another vehicle, and when meeting oncoming vehicles.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 69