Nebraska permit test: passing, lanes and the interstate
Passing and being passed, signaling, reversible lanes, mirrors and blind spots, lane changing, entering and leaving the interstate. 16 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember9 key passing, lanes and the interstate rulesShow the rules
- When being passed, stay in your lane and maintain your speed unless there is an emergency. (p. 62)
- Reversible lanes are marked with double-dashed broken yellow lines. (p. 62)
- Signal at least 100 feet before turning or moving right or left. (p. 62)
- On the ramp, a solid white line separates you from the interstate. (p. 68)
- Never cross the median of the interstate highway. (p. 68)
- The minimum speed on the interstate is 40 mph. (p. 68)
- On the interstate, stay in the right lane unless you are overtaking and passing another vehicle, and avoid unnecessary lane changes. (p. 68)
- If you miss your exit, go on to the next exit. (p. 68)
- Slow down after you move into the deceleration lane, then check the advised ramp speed. (p. 69)
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample passing, lanes and the interstate questions
1.Where is it unlawful to pass on a two-lane road?
- ARight after the car ahead signals right
- BWherever the center line is broken yellow
- COn a long, straight and open stretch
- DOn a hill or curve where your view is blocked
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✓ D. On a hill or curve where your view is blocked
It is unlawful to pass on any hill, curve or bridge where your view is obstructed.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 61
2.Traffic is stopped ahead on the interstate. May you drive across the grass median to turn around?
- AOnly if police wave you across
- BYes, if you put on your flashers
- CNo, never cross the interstate median
- DYes, if no cars are coming
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✓ C. No, never cross the interstate median
Never cross the median of the interstate highway.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 68
3.You are in the right lane of an interstate and a car is merging from an entrance ramp. What should you do if it is safe?
- ASignal and move left to give it room
- BHonk your horn to warn the driver
- CStop in your lane to let it in
- DSpeed up so the car can't cut in front
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✓ A. Signal and move left to give it room
Be alert at entrance ramps. If safe, signal and move left so merging vehicles have a smooth, safe entry.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 68
4.How are reversible lanes marked on the pavement?
- AA single solid yellow line
- BSolid double white lines
- CDouble-dashed broken yellow lines
- DGreen painted stripes
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✓ C. Double-dashed broken yellow lines
Reversible lanes are marked with double-dashed broken yellow lines. Signs or signals show which way traffic flows at a given time.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 62