Nebraska Learner's Permit Test

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits

• Under 21: Illegal to drive with a BAC of .02% or higher.
• Commercial vehicle drivers: Illegal with a BAC of .04% or more.
• All drivers: Illegal with a BAC of .08% or above.

Child Safety Requirements

• Children up to age 6 must use a federally approved child safety seat.
• Children aged 6 to 18 are required to use a safety belt or child safety seat.

Seatbelt Laws

• Drivers with a POP or school permit must ensure all passengers are buckled.
• Violating seatbelt laws incurs a $25 fine and adds 1 point to the driving record.

Safe Driving Practices

• Recommended hand position on the steering wheel is 9 and 3 o'clock for vehicles with airbags.
• Never place a rear-facing infant seat in the front passenger seat of an airbag-equipped vehicle.

Communication Device Regulations

• Using handheld devices for communication while driving is considered a secondary offense.

Defensive Driving Techniques

• Defensive driving involves being alert to prevent crashes.
• Follow the three-second rule: maintain at least three seconds of distance from the vehicle ahead.

Dealing with Animals on the Road

• If encountering a deer, firmly brake, steer, and come to a stop.

Steering Wheel Safety

• Never lock the steering wheel while the vehicle is in motion.

Traffic Light Regulations

• A solid red stoplight requires a complete stop before the intersection.
• Traffic signals can be ignored only if directed by an officer or to yield for emergency vehicles.
• A dark traffic signal means treat it as an all-way stop.

Traffic Signal Colors

• A solid yellow light indicates the signal is changing; stop if possible.
• A solid green light allows proceeding through the intersection if clear.
• A flashing red light mandates a complete stop and yielding to traffic and pedestrians.
• A flashing yellow light signals caution and requires attention.

Arrow Signals

• A red arrow requires a full stop similar to a solid red light.
• A yellow arrow warns of an impending change; stop if safe.
• A flashing yellow arrow indicates to proceed after yielding if in the correct lane.
• A green arrow permits proceeding in the indicated direction if in the proper lane.

Turning Regulations

• Right turns on red are allowed unless posted otherwise.
• Left turns on red are permitted when turning from one one-way street to another.

Lane Use Signals

• Lane use signals manage traffic direction based on time of day.
• A red X prohibits lane use.
• A yellow X indicates to exit lane as soon as safely possible.
• A green arrow signals that it is safe to drive in the lane.

Pedestrian Safety Devices

• A pedestrian hybrid beacon helps manage traffic for safe pedestrian crossings.
• A flashing yellow light on this beacon signals that the light will soon turn solid yellow, requiring drivers to prepare to stop.

Prepare for the Nebraska Learner's Permit test with these flashcards. The quiz covers important blood alcohol concentration limits for different types of drivers and safety requirements for child passengers. Boost your knowledge and ensure you're ready for the exam.