Nebraska Motorcycle: Traffic Laws & Signals Practice Test

Question 1

Nebraska law makes passing unlawful within what distance of an intersection or a railroad crossing?

Accepted Answer

100 feet — One hundred feet of either. It is also unlawful to pass in a marked no-passing zone, to exceed the limit while passing, or to pass on a hill, curve or bridge where your view is blocked.

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50 feet

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500 feet

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25 feet

Question 2

How far must a motorcycle horn be audible in Nebraska?

Accepted Answer

200 feet — It must be mounted securely and heard from 200 feet away. Brakes are covered in the same rules: at least one wheel must have a brake, kept in good working order at all times.

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50 feet

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100 feet

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500 feet

Question 3

What happens at an intersection in Nebraska when the traffic signal is dark because of a power failure and no officer is directing traffic?

Accepted Answer

Treat it as an all-way stop — Treat the crossing as an all-way stop; a dark signal head carries the same duty as a stop sign.

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Proceed without stopping if no traffic is visible

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Wait until the signal comes back on

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Treat it as a yield for the wider road

Question 4

What equipment does Nebraska require on a motorcycle that carries a passenger outside a sidecar or enclosed cab?

Accepted Answer

Footrests for the passenger — Footrests for that passenger are required by law. State rules also cap handlebar height at fifteen inches above the point where the bars are mounted.

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A second mirror on the right side

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A grab rail bolted to the fender

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A passenger backrest

Question 5

Which license does Nebraska require to operate a moped on public roadways?

Accepted Answer

A Class O license — A Class O license covers a moped, which the state defines as a pedal-equipped bicycle with an automatic transmission and a motor of no more than 50 ccs, producing at most two brake horsepower and designed for no more than 30 miles per hour.

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A learner's permit only

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No license at all

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A motorcycle endorsement

Question 6

When must a Nebraska motorcycle crash be reported to the State?

Accepted Answer

Within ten days, if there was injury, death or damage over $1,500 — A report goes in within ten days when the crash caused injury or death or damage above $1,500 — unless an officer investigated it, in which case the officer files the report.

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Only when a citation was issued

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Only when the motorcycle had to be towed

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Within thirty days, for any crash at all

Question 7

How far ahead of a turn does Nebraska require you to signal?

Accepted Answer

At least 100 feet — Signal at least 100 feet before you turn or move right or left, and signal as well when changing lanes or pulling into and out of a parking space.

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At least 300 feet

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At least 25 feet

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At least 50 feet

Question 8

When may a Nebraska rider turn left on a circular red light?

Accepted Answer

From a one-way street onto another one-way street, after stopping — Only when you are on a one-way street turning onto another one-way street, and only after a complete stop. Some locations prohibit it, so watch for signs — and turning on a red arrow is never allowed.

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Any time the way is clear

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Only when a green arrow has just ended

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Never, under any circumstances

Question 9

When may a Nebraska rider carry a passenger on a motorcycle?

Accepted Answer

Only when the machine was built for more than one rider — Only when the machine is built to carry more than one person. The rider must also stay on the permanent, regular seat, and everyone aboard sits astride the seat facing forward.

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Whenever the passenger is over sixteen

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Whenever the passenger wears a helmet

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Only on roads posted under 45 MPH

Question 10

How far to the rear must a motorcycle's red tail lamp be visible under Nebraska law?

Accepted Answer

At least five hundred feet — The rear lamp has to show a red light that can be seen from at least five hundred feet behind, and the machine carries at least one head lamp and no more than two.

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At least two hundred feet

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At least one thousand feet

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At least one hundred feet

Question 11

What can completing the state's approved beginning rider course do for a license applicant?

Accepted Answer

Set aside both the knowledge test and the riding test, if you apply within 24 months — A graduate can ask the examiner to set aside the knowledge test and the riding test alike, provided the license application arrives within 24 months of finishing the course; insurers may charge less as well.

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Allow riding without registration for a year

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Remove the helmet requirement permanently

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Waive the vision screening only

Question 12

What penalty does Nebraska attach to riding without the required helmet?

Accepted Answer

A traffic infraction carrying a fifty-dollar fine — It is written up as a traffic infraction, and the fine is set at fifty dollars.

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Automatic loss of the motorcycle endorsement

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A misdemeanor with mandatory jail time

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A written warning only

Nebraska Motorcycle: Traffic Laws & Signals practice test

Study questions with answers

1. Nebraska law makes passing unlawful within what distance of an intersection or a railroad crossing?

2. How far must a motorcycle horn be audible in Nebraska?

3. What happens at an intersection in Nebraska when the traffic signal is dark because of a power failure and no officer is directing traffic?

4. What equipment does Nebraska require on a motorcycle that carries a passenger outside a sidecar or enclosed cab?

5. Which license does Nebraska require to operate a moped on public roadways?

6. When must a Nebraska motorcycle crash be reported to the State?

7. How far ahead of a turn does Nebraska require you to signal?

8. When may a Nebraska rider turn left on a circular red light?

9. When may a Nebraska rider carry a passenger on a motorcycle?

10. How far to the rear must a motorcycle's red tail lamp be visible under Nebraska law?

11. What can completing the state's approved beginning rider course do for a license applicant?

12. What penalty does Nebraska attach to riding without the required helmet?

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