Nebraska Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

Correct answer: Firmly on the footrests

Keep your feet firmly on the footrests to maintain balance. Don’t drag your feet, and don’t let your toes point downward.

Correct answer: One out of every five

One out of every five motorcycle crashes results in head or neck injuries, which account for a majority of serious and fatal injuries to motorcyclists.

Correct answer: In the first few minutes, before the rain washes the surface

Oil and dust build up on the road, and the first rain lifts them into a slick film before washing them away. Those opening minutes are the most treacherous, so slow down and add space.

Correct answer: A motorcycle license, permit, or endorsement

It is unlawful to operate a motorcycle on public roadways without a motorcycle license, motorcycle permit, or motorcycle endorsement. A plain car license is not enough.

Correct answer: Keep both feet on the footrests and hold your waist, hips, or belt

Feet stay on the footrests even at stops, and holding firmly to your waist keeps the passenger stable. A passenger should lean with you, not against you, in turns.

Correct answer: Never saw the motorcycle in the first place

A motorcycle's narrow profile is easy to miss in traffic. Because drivers so often simply don't see riders, your biggest safety job is making yourself visible — ride as if you have not been seen until you know otherwise.

Correct answer: Slightly bent

Sit far enough forward that your arms are slightly bent when you hold the handgrips. Bent arms let you press on the handlebars without reaching too far.

Correct answer: Wear a securely fastened, quality helmet

The single most important thing you can do to improve your chances in a crash is to wear a securely fastened, quality helmet.

Correct answer: The center of the lane, where oil and grease drip from cars

Stopped and idling vehicles leave oil down the middle of the lane, especially near intersections. When traction is questionable, favor a wheel path instead of the greasy center strip.

Correct answer: A Class O (car) license

A moped does not require a motorcycle license in Nebraska. A Class O (car) license is required to operate a moped on public roadways — though moped riders still fall under the helmet and eye-protection laws.

Correct answer: A seat designed for more than one person and footrests for the passenger

Nebraska law requires a permanent, regular seat designed to carry more than one person, plus passenger footrests. Without them the motorcycle is not equipped to carry a second person.

Correct answer: At all times, day and night

A headlight is one of the easiest ways for others to notice you, so keep it on day and night. Nebraska recommends the headlight be on at all times when riding on public roads.

Correct answer: Keep your balance as the motorcycle turns

Keep your knees against the gas tank to help you keep your balance as the motorcycle turns.

Correct answer: Three times more likely

No matter what the speed, helmeted riders are three times more likely to survive head injuries than those not wearing helmets at the time of the crash.

Correct answer: Slow before reaching it, then cross gently with little steering or braking

Loose gravel offers poor traction. Get your slowing done first, then ride across smoothly and upright — hard braking or turning on the loose surface is what causes a slide.

Correct answer: Use a motor scooter or 3-wheeled motorcycle during the drive test

A "Z" restriction is added to the license when a motor scooter or 3-wheeled motorcycle is used during the drive test. It limits you to the type of machine you were tested on.

Correct answer: Allow more distance to stop and start slowing earlier

The extra weight lengthens your stopping distance and makes the bike slower to respond. Give yourself more room and ease into your inputs when riding two-up.

Correct answer: Bright colors with reflective material

Bright and reflective gear stands out against traffic and pavement in every kind of light. Being seen matters more than looking sleek — dark clothing disappears against the road.

Correct answer: Avoid accidentally using too much throttle

Starting with your right wrist flat helps keep you from accidentally using too much throttle.

Correct answer: Meets DOT standards, fits snugly all around, and has no cracks or defects

A quality helmet is designed to meet DOT standards, fits snugly all the way around, and has no obvious defects such as cracks, loose padding, or frayed straps.