Nebraska permit test: distracted & drowsy driving
Phone and texting laws, other distractions and fatigue. 5 questions.
In Nebraska, what are permit and POP holders forbidden to do with a cell phone while the vehicle is moving?
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Sample distracted & drowsy driving questions
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.
Which of these is illegal for every Nebraska driver?
- A Talking with a passenger while driving
- B Listening to talk radio while driving
- C Using a GPS that was set before the trip
- D Reading or sending texts on a handheld phone while driving
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D. Reading or sending texts on a handheld phone while driving
In Nebraska it is illegal to use a handheld wireless device to read, type or send written messages while driving. The fine for texting and driving is $200 to $500.
What is the fine range for texting while driving in Nebraska, according to the manual?
- A $200 to $500
- B $25 to $100
- C $100 to $200
- D $500 to $1,000
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A. $200 to $500
The manual lists the fine for texting and driving as $200 to $500, and the offence also adds 3 points. Texting raises crash risk many times over.
Why is texting such a dangerous distraction?
- A It only takes your eyes off the road
- B It takes your eyes, hands and mind off driving at once
- C It is only dangerous at highway speeds
- D It only matters if you text for over a minute
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B. It takes your eyes, hands and mind off driving at once
There are three types of distraction: visual, manual and cognitive. Texting involves all three, which is why it raises crash risk so sharply.