Bicycle turning courtesy — Nebraska Permit Test

Bicycle turning courtesy on the Nebraska permit test — 4 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

When preparing for a right turn, merge with bicycle traffic and avoid turning directly across the path of bicycles going the same way.

A car that turns right across a bike's path cuts it off, and the rider slams into its side.

Motorists should merge with bicycle traffic when preparing for a right turn.

Nebraska Driver’s Manual, p.69

When turning left at an intersection, yield to oncoming bicyclists just as you would to oncoming motorists.

Drivers misjudge how fast a bike is coming, turn in front of it, and the rider cannot stop.

When turning left at an intersection, yield to oncoming bicyclists just as you would to oncoming motorists.

Nebraska Driver’s Manual, p.69

Do not blast your horn when approaching a bicyclist.

A sudden loud horn can startle a rider into a swerve or a fall right in front of your car.

Do not blast a vehicle’s horn when approaching a bicyclist.

Nebraska Driver’s Manual, p.69

Look for bicycles before opening a car door.

A door swung open in front of a rider leaves him no time to stop, so he hits it or swerves into traffic.

Look for bicycles before opening car doors.

Nebraska Driver’s Manual, p.69

On the test

How should you prepare for a right turn when a bicyclist is beside you?

Merge with the bicycle traffic first. A car that turns right across a bike's path cuts it off, and the rider slams into its side. Nebraska Driver’s Manual, p.69: “Motorists should merge with bicycle traffic when preparing for a right turn.”

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Where these come from

Every rule here is checked against Nebraska Driver’s Manual, published by the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-10-04.