Nebraska permit test: traffic stops, vehicle safety and tires
What to do when stopped by police, reporting vehicle safety problems, tire pressure and tread. 10 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember7 key traffic stops, vehicle safety and tires rulesShow the rules
- If you are pulled over at night, turn on your interior lights to help with visibility. (p. 36)
- When your license or papers are not within easy reach, say where they are and let the officer respond before you reach for them. (p. 36)
- Signing a traffic ticket is not an admission of guilt. (p. 36)
- Nebraska requires pneumatic tires with at least 2/32 inch of tread. (p. 37)
- Front side windows may not have tint with light transmission of less than 35%. (p. 37)
- Most cars have a spring-loaded steering wheel lock. (p. 37)
- In the penny test, if any part of Lincoln's head is covered by the tread, you are driving with a safe amount of tread. (p. 38)
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample traffic stops, vehicle safety and tires questions
1.How many brake systems does Nebraska law require on a passenger vehicle?
- AOne service brake is enough
- BThree, including an emergency backup
- CNone, if the car has antilock brakes
- DTwo: a service brake and a parking brake
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✓ D. Two: a service brake and a parking brake
Nebraska law requires two systems of brakes: the service brake and the parking brake.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 37
2.An officer hands you a traffic ticket to sign. What is true about signing it?
- AYou only have to sign it if you agree
- BSigning isn't admitting guilt; refusing may mean arrest
- CRefusing to sign it cancels the whole ticket
- DSigning it means you admit you are guilty
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✓ B. Signing isn't admitting guilt; refusing may mean arrest
Signing a traffic ticket is not an admission of guilt. Refusing to sign it may result in your arrest. You can contest the ticket in court.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 36
3.Why must you never turn the ignition key to the lock position while the car is moving?
- AThe engine will be damaged at once
- BThe air bags will deploy
- CThe steering wheel can lock and you lose control
- DThe horn and lights will stop working
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✓ C. The steering wheel can lock and you lose control
Most cars have a spring-loaded steering wheel lock. Turning the key to lock while moving can lock the wheel, and you will be unable to control the vehicle.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 37
4.What is the minimum tire tread depth Nebraska law requires on your car's tires?
- A2/32 inch
- B1/32 inch
- C6/32 inch
- D4/32 inch
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✓ A. 2/32 inch
Nebraska requires pneumatic tires with at least 2/32 inch of tread.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 37