Safe Driving Practices and Nebraska Rules of the Road Flashcards

In Nebraska, what is the 'Move Over' law?

Answer: Slow down or move over for stopped emergency and maintenance vehicles

Nebraska's Move Over law requires drivers to slow down or change lanes when passing stopped emergency vehicles, law enforcement, and road maintenance vehicles with flashing lights.

Nebraska requires all front-seat occupants to wear a seat belt. What is the fine for a first violation?

Answer: $25

Nebraska's first-offense seat belt violation carries a $25 fine for front-seat adult passengers.

In Nebraska, children must ride in an approved car seat or booster until they are:

Answer: 8 years old or 4'9" tall

Nebraska law requires children to use a car seat or booster seat until they are 8 years old or reach 4 feet 9 inches in height.

What must Nebraska drivers do when an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens is approaching?

Answer: Pull to the right and stop

Nebraska drivers must pull to the right edge of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle passes.

Nebraska's distracted driving law prohibits all drivers from:

Answer: Manual use of handheld devices (texting) while driving

Nebraska law prohibits drivers from manually using a handheld device such as texting or typing while driving.

In Nebraska, at what age are motorcycle riders NOT required to wear a helmet?

Answer: 21

Nebraska requires motorcycle helmets for all riders under age 21; riders 21 and older may legally ride without a helmet.