Nebraska permit test: air bags, restraints, health, distraction and fatigue

Air bags, child passenger and occupant protection laws, health and driving, distracted and aggressive driving, fatigue. 20 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.

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Never use a rear-facing infant seat in the front passenger seat of a car with an air bag. (p. 33)
For maximum safety, children age 12 and younger should ride in the rear seat, away from front air bags. (p. 33)
With an air bag in the steering wheel, the recommended hand position is 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock. (p. 33)
A child restraint violation carries a $25 fine plus court costs, and 1 point is assessed against the driver's record. (p. 34)
Drivers of air bag-equipped vehicles should keep at least 10 inches between themselves and the steering wheel. (p. 34)
Children ride rear-facing up to age two, or until they reach the upper height or weight limit allowed by the seat's maker. (p. 34)
When the driver holds a POP or School Permit, the driver and all passengers must ride buckled up, in every seating position. (p. 34)
Children up to age eighteen are not allowed to ride in cargo areas. (p. 34)
Studies show that texting increases a driver's crash risk by 23 times, more than dialing a phone, which raises it up to 6 times. (p. 72)
Defensive drivers look ahead and take in the situation on the road at least 10-15 seconds ahead. (p. 74)

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

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Sample air bags, restraints, health, distraction and fatigue questions

1.An adult driver is not wearing a seat belt but is doing nothing else wrong. Can an officer stop them for the belt alone?
- AYes, it is a primary law
- BNo, adults are exempt from belts
- CNo, it is a secondary law
- DYes, but only on highways
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✓ C. No, it is a secondary law
The seat belt law for drivers and front seat passengers is a secondary law: you are cited only if you are stopped for another violation.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 34
2.When should you adjust your mirrors, seat and radio?
- ABefore you begin to drive
- BWhenever you feel like it
- CWhile driving on a straight road
- DAt highway speed
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✓ A. Before you begin to drive
Adjust vehicle controls such as mirrors, seat, climate and radio before you begin to drive, or ask a passenger to help.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 73
3.In a car with air bags, how much space should you keep between your body and the steering wheel?
- AAt least 18 inches
- BAt least 6 inches
- CAt least 10 inches
- DAt least 4 inches
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✓ C. At least 10 inches
Drivers of air bag-equipped vehicles should keep at least 10 inches between themselves and the steering wheel.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 34
4.A driver had a seizure two months before renewing their license. What will they be asked to provide?
- ANothing, if they feel fine at the time
- BA doctor's statement they can drive safely
- CProof they completed a driver safety course
- DA passed drive test within the next 30 days
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✓ B. A doctor's statement they can drive safely
Anyone who has had a seizure or loss of consciousness within three months before getting or renewing a license must have a physician certify that they can drive safely.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 35