NE DMV Traffic Laws and Signs 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A green arrow shown with a red traffic light in Nebraska means:
- Stop and wait for green
- You may go in the direction of the arrow (Correct answer)
- Yield then proceed in arrow direction
- Merge only if clear
Correct answer: You may go in the direction of the arrow
A green arrow with a red light means you may proceed in the arrow's direction after yielding to pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection.
Question 2: What does a double solid white line between lanes indicate in Nebraska?
- Passing allowed
- Lane changes discouraged or prohibited (Correct answer)
- Bicycle lane boundary
- Carpool lane marker
Correct answer: Lane changes discouraged or prohibited
Double solid white lines indicate that lane changes are strongly discouraged or prohibited in that area.
Question 3: In Nebraska, orange signs in a construction zone mean:
- Warning of permanent hazard
- Temporary traffic controls are in effect (Correct answer)
- Speed limit is permanently reduced
- Emergency vehicle route
Correct answer: Temporary traffic controls are in effect
Orange signs indicate temporary traffic control measures in work zones and construction areas.
Question 4: When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights in Nebraska, you must:
- Slow to 15 mph and cross carefully
- Stop at least 15 feet from the tracks (Correct answer)
- Yield only if a train is visible
- Stop only if gates are lowering
Correct answer: Stop at least 15 feet from the tracks
You must stop at least 15 feet from railroad tracks when lights are flashing and wait until it is fully clear.
Question 5: In Nebraska, a blue highway sign typically provides:
- Distance to next city
- Services information like gas or food (Correct answer)
- Regulatory speed limits
- Warning of road hazards
Correct answer: Services information like gas or food
Blue highway signs indicate traveler services such as gas stations, food, lodging, and hospitals.
Question 6: What is the Nebraska law regarding right turn on red?
- Never permitted
- Permitted after a full stop unless posted otherwise (Correct answer)
- Permitted without stopping if clear
- Permitted only on one-way streets
Correct answer: Permitted after a full stop unless posted otherwise
Nebraska allows right turns on red after a complete stop, unless a sign prohibits it.
A green arrow shown with a red traffic light in Nebraska means: