Nebraska Permit Practice Test 3

25 questions written from the Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.

Question 1 of 25
Alcohol & drugsNebraska rule

What is the lowest blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at which it is illegal for a driver under 21 to drive in Nebraska?

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About this test

These questions were written from the Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O) (January 2025). 14 of the 20 Nebraska questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Nebraska or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.

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  1. What is the lowest blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at which it is illegal for a driver under 21 to drive in Nebraska?

    • A .08%
    • B .05%
    • C .02%
    • D .04%
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    C. .02%

    Nebraska has a "zero tolerance" law for drivers under 21, and driving with a BAC of .02% or more is illegal for them. The .08% limit applies to drivers 21 and older, and .04% to commercial vehicle drivers.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O), page 32

  2. In Nebraska, how much clearance must you leave when passing a bicyclist going your way?

    • A At least one foot
    • B At least two feet
    • C At least 3 feet
    • D Half a lane width
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    C. At least 3 feet

    Nebraska law requires at least three feet of clearance when passing a bicyclist, kept until you are safely past. If you cannot leave three feet, slow down and wait.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O), page 77

  3. In Nebraska, what are permit and POP holders forbidden to do with a cell phone while the vehicle is moving?

    • A Only send text messages
    • B Only hold the phone to their ear
    • C Use any interactive wireless device, even hands-free
    • D Nothing, as long as an adult is in the car
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    C. Use any interactive wireless device, even hands-free

    Nebraska's GDL rules bar permit and POP holders from using any type of interactive wireless communication device while driving, not just texting. A violation adds a point to the driving record and can lead to loss of the permit.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O), page 9

  4. What color signs with black letters are reserved for identifying highway work zones?

    • A Yellow
    • B Orange
    • C Pink
    • D Brown
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    B. Orange

    Black-on-orange signs are reserved strictly for work zones. When you see them, stay alert and get ready to change lanes or slow down.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O), page 51

  5. A traffic light turns steady yellow as you approach, and you have not yet entered the intersection. What should you do?

    • A Speed up to get through before it turns red
    • B Keep going at the same speed
    • C Stop in the middle of the intersection
    • D Stop safely before the intersection
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    D. Stop safely before the intersection

    A steady yellow warns that the light is about to turn red. If you have not entered the intersection, bring the vehicle to a safe stop; if you are already in it, clear it safely.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O), page 39