Nebraska permit test: parking
Emergency roadside stops, where not to park, parking on hills and handicapped parking. 12 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember8 key parking rulesShow the rules
- Do not park in the access aisles directly beside handicapped stalls. (p. 65)
- Do not park within 30 feet of a flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign or other traffic control device at the side of the road. (p. 65)
- Do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. (p. 65)
- Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. (p. 65)
- Handicapped parking fines are up to $150 for a first offense, $300 for a second and $500 for a third. (p. 65)
- Do not park in front of a public or private driveway. (p. 65)
- For an emergency roadside stop, pull as far off the road as possible, set the parking brake and activate your four-way flashers. (p. 65)
- Do not park on bridges, in highway tunnels, or within 50 feet of railroad tracks. (p. 65)
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample parking questions
1.You want to stop in front of a friend's driveway for a minute to drop something off. Is this allowed?
- AYes, as long as it is under five minutes
- BYes, as long as your friend agrees to it
- CNo, you can't park in front of a driveway
- DOnly at night when nobody is driving
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✓ C. No, you can't park in front of a driveway
Do not park in front of a public or private driveway.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 65
2.May you park in the striped access aisle beside a handicapped parking stall?
- AYes, for a few minutes
- BOnly at night
- CNo, never
- DYes, if you have a permit
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✓ C. No, never
Do not park in the access aisles directly beside handicapped stalls. They give people room to get in and out of their vehicles.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 65
3.What is the maximum fine for a first offense of violating Nebraska's handicapped parking law?
- AUp to $500
- BUp to $300
- CUp to $150
- DUp to $50
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✓ C. Up to $150
Handicapped parking fines are up to $150 for a first offense, $300 for a second and $500 for a third.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 65
4.You must stop at the roadside in an emergency. How close to the curb or road edge should you park?
- AWithin 24 inches
- BWithin 3 feet
- CWithin 12 inches
- DAnywhere on the shoulder
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✓ C. Within 12 inches
For an emergency roadside stop, get as far off the road as you can and park within 12 inches of, and parallel to, the curb or road edge.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 64