Safe Driving Practices and Nebraska Rules of the Road Flashcards

In Nebraska, when two vehicles reach a four-way stop at the same time, who has the right-of-way?

Answer: The vehicle on the right

At a four-way stop with simultaneous arrivals, Nebraska gives the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.

Nebraska law requires drivers to keep a minimum following distance when driving behind a fire truck responding to a call of:

Answer: 500 feet

Nebraska law prohibits following within 500 feet of a fire truck responding to an emergency call.

When may a Nebraska driver legally use a center left-turn lane?

Answer: For preparing to make a left turn or completing a left turn from a side street

The center left-turn lane is only for vehicles preparing to turn left or completing a left turn from a side street — not for through travel or passing.

In Nebraska, what must you do when your vehicle breaks down on a highway?

Answer: Move vehicle off the road if possible, turn on hazard lights, and use warning devices

Nebraska drivers should move the disabled vehicle off the roadway if possible, activate hazard lights, and set out warning triangles or flares.

Nebraska's 'hands-free' recommendation for phone use while driving applies to which drivers?

Answer: All drivers as a best practice, with manual texting banned for all

While Nebraska bans manual handheld texting for all drivers, hands-free use is the recommended best practice for all drivers to minimize distraction.

In Nebraska, parking within how many feet of a fire hydrant is prohibited?

Answer: 15 feet

Nebraska law prohibits parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant to ensure fire trucks can access it quickly in an emergency.