Nebraska Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2
20 questions written from the Nebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
Who is required to wear a DOT-compliant helmet on a motorcycle in Nebraska, unless a helmet waiver applies?
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Who is required to wear a DOT-compliant helmet on a motorcycle in Nebraska, unless a helmet waiver applies?
- A Only the operator
- B Both the operator and any passenger
- C Only permit holders and their passengers
- D Only riders under age 21
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B. Both the operator and any passenger
Nebraska's helmet law covers motorcycle and moped operators and their passengers, and the helmet must meet U.S. Department of Transportation standards. Under the 2023-2024 changes to the law, an operator may skip the helmet only if 21 or older and either has filed proof of the required MSF course with the DMV or holds another state's motorcycle license; a passenger may skip it only if 21 or older and riding with such an operator.
Source: Nebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 6
There are parked cars and other hazards only on your left. Which lane position does the manual suggest?
- A Always path 1, because it is every rider's default position
- B Straddle the left lane line
- C Path 1, the left portion of the lane
- D Path 2 or 3, the center or right portion of the lane
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D. Path 2 or 3, the center or right portion of the lane
Each lane gives a motorcycle three paths of travel. If vehicles or other problems are on your left only, ride in path 2 or 3; if they are on your right only, use path 1 or 2. Moving away from the hazard builds a bigger space cushion.
Source: Nebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 24
During your T-CLOCS check, what should the throttle do when you release it?
- A Stay where you left it until you roll it back
- B Slowly drift back over several seconds
- C Snap back to fully closed
- D Return halfway, to a fast idle position
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C. Snap back to fully closed
As part of the Controls check, make sure the clutch and throttle work smoothly and that the throttle snaps back to fully closed when released. A throttle that does not close on its own can keep the engine pulling when you need to slow down.
Source: Nebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 18
What is the youngest age at which Nebraska will issue a learner's permit (LPD) that can be used to practice for a motorcycle license?
- A 14
- B 17
- C 15
- D 16
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C. 15
The regular Nebraska learner's permit (LPD) has a minimum age of 15. You may apply up to 60 days early, but the permit cannot be issued until your 15th birthday or later.