Nebraska Motorcycle Test 03

Preparing for your Nebraska Motorcycle Permit Test is essential to ensure success and safety. Whether studying the necessary materials or taking practice tests, dedicating time and effort towards preparation will greatly increase your chances of passing the official test.

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Nebraska Motorcycle Practice Test 03

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If you are forced to brake in a curve, ideally you should first...?

Pull in the clutch

Get your motorcycle upright

Change down gear

Sound your horn

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In which of these situations is it imperative to flash your brake light?

If you're going to slow in an unexpected place

If you are being tailgated

If you are going to slow quickly

All of them

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Your SEE strategy should focus on...?

Oncoming left turning traffic

All of these things

Traffic approaching from behind

Traffic approaching from left and right

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If your rear wheel locks, you can leave it locked provided...?

You are going in a straight line

You are going at less than 20 miles an hour

You have the clutch pulled in

The front brake is off

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When choosing motorcycle clothing, you should remember that your body/clothing makes up what percentage of the silhouette drivers will see?

50%

40%

30%

20%

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Experienced riders use the 'RiderRadar' to scan the Riding environment. They will scan the places they will be in...?

2, 4 and 12 seconds

4, 8 and 16 seconds

1, 2 and 6 seconds

3, 6 and 20 seconds

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When preparing to pass another vehicle, you should position yourself...?

In the center of the lane, well back

In the left-hand portion of the lane, close to the vehicle

In the left-hand portion of the lane, well back

In the left-hand portion of the lane, close to the vehicle

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The biggest danger to watch out for when approaching a parked car on your right is...?

They may pull a U-turn in front of you

Trash may be thrown from the window

Pedestrians may step from beyond it

The driver's door may open

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The best way to deal with wind blast from a large oncoming vehicle is...?

To accelerate into the blast

To move further away from them

To move closer to them

To stay in the center of your lane

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When you are approaching a car in any circumstances, you should remember that your size makes you look...?

Closer and slower than reality

Further away and faster than reality

Closer and faster than reality

Further away and slower than reality

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If your front wheel locks, you should...?

Release the brake halfway then reapply

Increase the brake pressure

Release the brake completely and leave off

Release the brake completely then reapply

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Riding with your headlight on makes you how much more likely to be seen in daylight?

50%

25%

75%

100%

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When you are being passed by another vehicle, why should you not move away from it into the opposite portion of your lane?

For all of these reasons

It may make you look timid

It may lessen your chances of repassing

It may invite them to come back in too early

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If you ride boxed in on both sides by other vehicles, you are in danger of...?

All of these things

Being cut across

Being in blind spots

Having escape routes blocked

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In which one of these areas is it particularly important for you to think about your escape strategy?

School zones

Bridges

Freeways

Business districts

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If you have convex mirrors on your motorcycle, you must be aware that they will make other vehicles seem...?

Closer than they really are

Further away than they really are

Faster than they really are

Slower than they really are

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Unless a city ordinance says otherwise, you should park your motorcycle...?

At an angle, front wheel to the curb

Parallel, facing oncoming traffic

At an angle, rear wheel to the curb

Parallel, pointing with oncoming traffic

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In an emergency situation, how should you use your horn?

Loud and long

One short beep

A pattern of short beeps

You should not

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When applying maximum straight line braking, you should look...?

Well ahead

At the road surface

At your front wheel

To left or right

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You're approaching an intersection with a driver on your right preparing to cross in front of you. You should choose a lane position which...?

Gives you the best chance of beating them across

Gives you the best line behind them

Gives them the best chance of seeing you

Absolves you of responsibility in a crash

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What percentage of motorcycle/car crashes are caused by drivers entering the motorcyclist's right of way?

50%+

20%+

30%+

40%+

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You see a car ahead merging onto the highway. You should...?

Sound your horn to stop them

Prepare to undertake on the right

Accelerate to beat them

Slow to let them in

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In an emergency situation, you should never...?

Swerve then brake

Brake then swerve then brake

Brake and swerve together

Brake then swerve

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You are permitted to exceed the speed limit when passing...?

Under no circumstances

If the vehicle you're passing speeds up

If you start running out of road

If you can see clear space ahead

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Which of these best describes the way you should use your brakes in a stop?

Squeeze front press rear

Pull front stamp rear

Pull front press rear

Squeeze front stamp rear

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Your following distance at night should be, at a minimum...?

4 seconds

1.5 seconds

3 seconds

2 seconds

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Why should stationary objects like telephone poles be part of your evaluation strategy?

They may mask other hazards

They may distract other road users

For all of these reasons

They may block your escape route

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When changing lanes, why should you turn your head to look behind you?

To intimidate other drivers

To eliminate your blind spot

For all of these reasons

To hint at what you plan to do

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Which of these is part of the SEE strategy?

Speed

Energy

Execute

Swerve

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You are certain a driver has made eye contact with you. This means that you can...?

Assume they will not move

Assume they will yield to you

Assume they have seen you

Assume nothing about their behavior

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How to Study Using the Nebraska Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

Step 1: Familiarize Yourself With the Operator Manual

Before using the practice test, get a copy of the Nebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual and review it at least once. It’s filled with everything you need about traffic laws, road signs, and motorcycle operation.

Step 2: Take a Practice Test for the First Time

After reviewing the manual, take the first practice test to see how much you’ve retained. Don’t focus on your score yet—this is your baseline evaluation.

Step 3: Review Your Results

Once you’ve completed the practice test, review your incorrect answers and read through the explanations. This will highlight which areas you need to focus on.

Step 4: Revisit the Manual for Weak Areas

Use your practice test results to pinpoint gaps in your knowledge. Then, go back to the manual and study those topics in depth.

Step 5: Retake the Test

Once you feel more confident, take the second practice test. Track your improvement and refine your skills with each attempt.

Step 6: Repeat Until Confident

Once you consistently score passing marks (70-80% or higher) on all four practice tests, you’re ready to tackle the real thing!