Nebraska DMV Permit: Emergencies Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is emergency flashers

If your vehicle breaks down at night, be especially cautious. There is a risk of your vehicle being hit from the rear. Turn on your emergency flashers to warn other motorists. Pull off the road as far from traffic as possible. If you have flares or emergency warning triangles, place some behind your vehicle to provide additional warning to motorists. To place them or to try to repair your vehicle, exit your vehicle on the passenger side, not on the driver's side because you could be hit by an approaching vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is your right turn signal

A roundabout is a one-way circular intersection in which traffic circulates counterclockwise around a central island. Vehicles enter or exit the roundabout by traveling toward the right. Therefore, you must use your right turn signal to exit the roundabout.

Not quite. The answer is hand and arm signals

Your vehicle's turn signals enable you to communicate with other drivers. It is important to ensure that they operate correctly at all times. Any change in the dashboard light indicator reflects improper operation. If the turn signals fail, use hand and arm signals until you can have them repaired. Conversely, Nebraska law requires you to use your vehicle's turn signals whenever your hand and arm signals aren't visible for at least 100 feet.

Source: NE Code § 60-6,162

Not quite. The answer is look toward the right edge of the road

If an oncoming vehicle has its high-beam headlights on, don't stare at the lights. Steer by the line at the outside edge of the road to prevent being temporarily blinded.

Not quite. The answer is In the daytime, you can drive with just your parking lights on to make your car easier to see.

You must use your headlights from sunset to sunrise. You should also use your headlights whenever you're using your windshield wipers or visibility is otherwise difficult. Your parking lights are for parking, not driving. It's illegal to drive with just your parking lights on. In rain or fog, dim your headlights to low beam. High beams can reflect off precipitation and cause glare. [2G – Defensive Driving, Section 2 – Important Driver Information, Nebraska Driver's Manual], [5B – Driving at Night, Section 5 – Special Driving Conditions, Nebraska Driver's Manual],

Source: 5C – Adverse Weather Conditions, Section 5 – Special Driving Conditions, Nebraska Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is Pull over, no matter which direction the ambulance is traveling in.

You must pull over when an emergency vehicle approaches you with its flashing lights or siren on, no matter which direction the emergency vehicle is traveling in. (The only exception is if the emergency vehicle is traveling on the opposite side of a divided roadway.) If you're in the middle of an intersection when the emergency vehicle approaches, proceed through the intersection and then pull over immediately.

Source: 4A-8 – Right-of-Way to Emergency Vehicles, 4A – Right-of-Way, Section 4 – Rules of the Road, Nebraska Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is as much as four times.

While you are driving, talking on a cell phone will increase your chances of being in a crash by as much as four times. This is because the conversation is drawing your attention away from your driving. Sending text messages (texting) while driving will increase your chances of being in a crash by as much as eight times.

Not quite. The answer is Operating visual screen devices and texting while driving

It is illegal to drive while operating a visual screen device or texting. Performing such actions while driving are prohibited by the law.

Not quite. The answer is stop and remain stopped until the person is clear of the roadway.

When a blind pedestrian is waiting at a crosswalk, do not use your horn or rev your engine because it may startle the pedestrian or the guide dog. Instead, yield to the pedestrian. Stop and remain stopped until the person is clear of the roadway.

Not quite. The answer is rubberneck

Rubbernecking (slowing down, becoming distracted, or staring) could cause you to become involved in a crash.

Not quite. The answer is Back up quickly, turning your steering wheel to the left to aim the back of your vehicle toward the front of the vehicle behind you.

The steps in parallel parking on the right side of the road are as follows. Put on your turn signal to warn other drivers that you intend to park. Signal and stop with the back of your vehicle even with the back of the vehicle in front of the parking space. Back up slowly, turning your steering wheel to the right to aim the back of your car toward the front of the one behind you. As the front of your car clears the back of the car in front of you, turn your wheels sharply to the left and continue backing slowly until the back of your car almost touches the car behind you. Straighten your wheels and pull forward to center your vehicle in the parking space. Put your transmission in park (for an automatic) or in first gear or reverse (for a manual). Set the parking brake.

Not quite. The answer is a day/night mirror

To guard against glare from the headlights of a vehicle behind you, use a day/night mirror. Adjust it before you drive.

Not quite. The answer is ease your foot off the gas and carefully steer in the direction in which you want the car to go.

If you start to skid, stay calm, ease your foot off the gas, and carefully steer in the direction in which you want the car to go. Avoid braking, especially if your car is not equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). This procedure, known as “steering into the skid,” will bring the rear end of your car into line with the front.

Not quite. The answer is do all of the above.

A driver under the influence of alcohol is more likely to drive too fast or too slowly, change lanes frequently, and fail to dim the headlights. Even more crucially, a drunk driver may be less alert in an emergency and may take too long to brake. Such mistakes may endanger the driver and others.

Not quite. The answer is 6

The following accident-related offenses will each add six points to your driving record: Leaving the scene of an accident, failing to stop and render aid in an accident involving you, and failing to report an accident to law enforcement.

Source: 1E-3 The Nebraska "Point System," 1E Suspensions, Revocations, Impoundments and Confiscations, Nebraska Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is pull over to the side of the road and park your vehicle before dealing with the situation.

Do not take your eyes off the road to turn around to deal with the needs of passengers, children or pets. If you must give attention to passengers or animals, pull over to the side of the road and park your vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is Pre-loosening the lid of your coffee cup

Before starting your trip, you should set up your cab just as you like it, but eating and drinking should be done at rest stops.

Not quite. The answer is Pull over and offer help to the vehicle.

According to Nebraska's Move Over law, a driver in a vehicle on a multilane controlled-access highway approaching a stopped emergency or road assistance vehicle with flashing lights must proceed with caution and move at least one travel lane away from the stopped vehicle if possible. If moving into another lane is not possible, the driver must slow down and maintain a safe speed past the stopped vehicle. The driver must not stop and offer help to the emergency vehicle unless requested by emergency personnel. This requirement also applies when passing stopped tow trucks, road maintenance vehicles, utility service vehicles, municipal vehicles, and any other stopped vehicle displaying warning lights. (Note: All states now have their own Move Over laws, but some require drivers to do different things. When traveling out of state, always check the local traffic laws.)

Not quite. The answer is the side that is hit.

If your vehicle is hit from the side, your body will seem to be thrown toward the side that is hit – relative to the car, that is. Relative to the ground, the side of the car that is hit is actually being pushed toward you.

Not quite. The answer is move one lane away if possible; otherwise, slow down.

According to Nebraska's Move Over law, a driver in a vehicle on a multilane controlled-access highway approaching a stopped emergency or road assistance vehicle with flashing lights must proceed with caution and move at least one travel lane away from the stopped vehicle if possible. If moving into another lane is not possible, the driver must slow down and maintain a safe speed past the stopped vehicle. The driver must not stop and offer help to the emergency vehicle unless requested by emergency personnel. (Note: All states now have their own Move Over laws, but some require drivers to do different things. When traveling out of state, always check the local traffic laws.)

Source: NE Code § 60-6,378