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Nebraska permit test: pavement markings

Yellow and white lines, stop lines, crosswalks, railroad markings, rumble strips, two-way left turn lanes, bike and shared lanes. 13 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.

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  1. Yellow center lines show two-way traffic, with vehicles moving in opposite directions. (p. 52)
  2. A broken yellow center line means passing on the left is allowed when the way ahead is clear. (p. 52)
  3. Broken white lines separate lanes of traffic going the same direction, and you may cross them with care. (p. 53)
  4. White RxR letters on the pavement are placed ahead of a railroad crossing to warn and guide traffic. (p. 54)
  5. Rumble strips alert drowsy or inattentive drivers, through vibration and sound, that they have left the travel lane or are nearing a stop. (p. 54)
  6. Stop lines show where to stop. (p. 54)
  7. In urban areas, a stop line is usually about four feet before a crosswalk. (p. 54)
  8. Pedestrians have the right-of-way when they are in a crosswalk. (p. 54)
  9. Driving in a bike lane is illegal, but you may cross it to turn. (p. 54)
  10. Shared lane markings show where bicyclists should ride. (p. 55)

Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.

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Sample pavement markings questions

  1. 1.What do yellow center lines on a road tell you?

    • AAll lanes go the same direction
    • BThe road is a bike route
    • CParking is allowed on both sides
    • DTraffic moves in opposite directions
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    ✓ D. Traffic moves in opposite directions

    Yellow center lines show two-way traffic, with vehicles moving in opposite directions.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 52

  2. 2.A pedestrian is walking in a marked crosswalk ahead of you. Who has the right-of-way?

    • AYou do, if your light is green
    • BThe pedestrian does
    • COnly the pedestrian if a crossing guard is present
    • DWhoever reaches the crosswalk first
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    ✓ B. The pedestrian does

    Pedestrians have the right-of-way when they are in a crosswalk. Crosswalks may be marked or unmarked.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 54

  3. 3.In urban areas, where is a stop line usually painted?

    • ARight at the curb line
    • BAbout 20 feet before a crosswalk
    • CAbout 4 feet before a crosswalk
    • DInside the crosswalk
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    ✓ C. About 4 feet before a crosswalk

    In urban areas, a stop line is usually about four feet before a crosswalk.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 54

  4. 4.A lane has shared lane markings for cars and bicycles. How much room must you leave when passing a cyclist?

    • AAt least 2 feet
    • BAt least 3 feet
    • CAt least 1 foot
    • DAt least 6 feet
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    ✓ B. At least 3 feet

    Shared lane markings show where bicyclists should ride. Do not pass a cyclist until you can leave at least three feet of clearance.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 55