Nebraska Permit Test: Emergencies Practice Questions
Skids, breakdowns, brake failure and what to do after a problem.
Question 1
A deer suddenly appears in front of your car. What is the safest action?
Correct answer: Brake firmly, steer, and stop
You face more risk if you swerve; brake firmly, steer to maintain control, and stop as safely as possible. Don't veer.
Source: Section 2D: Don't Veer for Deer
Question 2
You are already inside a roundabout when an emergency vehicle approaches. What should you do?
Correct answer: Exit first, then pull over
If you are in the roundabout, continue to your exit and, once beyond the splitter island, pull over; avoid stopping in the roundabout.
Source: Section 4B: Right-of-Way – Roundabouts
Question 3
An emergency vehicle with siren and lights approaches. What must you do?
Correct answer: Pull to the right and stop
Yield, pull over parallel and close to the right edge or curb, clear of intersections, and stay stopped until it passes.
Source: Section 4B: Right-of-Way – Right-of-Way to Emergency Vehicles
Question 4
How closely may you follow a fire truck answering an emergency in Nebraska?
Correct answer: No closer than 500 feet
You may not follow fire apparatus in emergency status closer than 500 feet, or park within the block where it has stopped.
Source: Section 4B: Right-of-Way – Right-of-Way to Emergency Vehicles
Question 5
On a road divided by a median, must traffic going the opposite way stop for an emergency vehicle?
Correct answer: No
On a roadway divided by a median, traffic going the opposite direction is not required to stop.
Source: Section 4B: Right-of-Way – Right-of-Way to Emergency Vehicles
Question 6
Your car stalls on the tracks and a train is coming. Which way should everyone move after getting out?
Correct answer: Toward the train, off the tracks
Get everyone out and off the tracks at once, moving in the direction the train is coming from so you are not hit by debris; then call the number on the sign or 911.
Source: Section 4G: Railroad Crossings – Get Out of Stalled Vehicle
Question 7
How much moving water can carry away most vehicles, including SUVs and pickups?
Correct answer: Two feet
Six inches reaches the bottom of most cars, and two feet of moving water can carry away most vehicles; turn around instead of crossing.
You are stranded in your car during a blizzard. What should you do?
Correct answer: Stay with the vehicle
Don't panic and stay with the vehicle; crack a window, run the engine and heater sparingly, keep the tailpipe clear, and use flashers and the dome light.
Source: Section 5C-6: Blizzards
Question 9
Your right wheels drop off the pavement edge. What is the first thing to do?
Correct answer: Grip the wheel; straddle the edge
Hold the wheel firmly and straddle the edge, don't turn back immediately, slow down, check traffic, then ease back on when safe.
Source: Section 5D-1: Wheels Drop Off Roadway or Pavement Edge