Nebraska permit test: sharing the road
Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, trucks, buses and slow vehicles. 6 questions.
In Nebraska, how much clearance must you leave when passing a bicyclist going your way?
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Sample sharing the road questions
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.
How much lane space should you give a motorcycle?
- A Half the lane, so you can share it
- B Only enough room for its handlebars
- C A full lane only on the interstate
- D A full lane width
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D. A full lane width
Allow a motorcycle a full lane width and never share its lane. Riders need room to change position to avoid potholes, gravel and other hazards.
How much following distance should you leave when driving behind a motorcycle?
- A One or two seconds
- B At least eight seconds
- C The same two seconds as for a car
- D Three or four seconds
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D. Three or four seconds
Allow three or four seconds when following a motorcycle. In dry conditions a motorcycle can stop faster than a car, so you need extra time to react.
A motorcycle approaching an intersection has its turn signal flashing. What should you do?
- A Pull out, since the rider is turning
- B Flash your headlights to warn the rider
- C Wait to be sure it is actually turning
- D Sound your horn and go ahead
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C. Wait to be sure it is actually turning
Motorcycle turn signals usually do not cancel on their own, and riders sometimes forget to switch them off. Wait until you are sure the motorcycle is turning before you go.