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Nebraska DMV Test Questions and Answers

These are the questions about Nebraska's own rules: permit, license, fines, speed and parking. Signs and rules shared by all states are on separate pages.

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Alcohol and drugs

  1. In Nebraska, a driver 21 or older is legally intoxicated starting at what blood alcohol content (BAC)?

    1. 0.04%
    2. 0.05%
    3. 0.08%
    4. 0.10%

    Answer: C. Nebraska: 0.08% BAC or higher is the legal limit for drivers 21 and older.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual, Section 5.08% or higher regardless of driver's age or vehicle type.

  2. In Nebraska, a commercial vehicle driver is in violation starting at what BAC?

    1. 0.02%
    2. 0.04%
    3. 0.05%
    4. 0.08%

    Answer: B. Nebraska: the limit for commercial drivers is 0.04%.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual, Section 5.04% or higher when operating a commercial motor vehicle.

  3. In Nebraska, a driver under 21 violates the law starting at what BAC?

    1. 0.00% (any alcohol)
    2. 0.02%
    3. 0.04%
    4. 0.05%

    Answer: B. Nebraska: for drivers under 21 the limit is 0.02%.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual, Section 5.02% or higher and the driver is under 21.

  4. In Nebraska, if you refuse a chemical test for alcohol, your license is revoked for:

    1. 9 months
    2. 12 months
    3. 18 months
    4. 24 months

    Answer: B. Nebraska: refusal brings a one-year (12-month) administrative license revocation.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual, Section 5The administrative sanction for refusal is one year of license revocation.

  5. In Nebraska, a first-time offender who fails an alcohol test serves an administrative license revocation of:

    1. 30 days
    2. 180 days
    3. 5 years
    4. One week

    Answer: B. First failure: 180-day ALR; subsequent: one year; refusal: one year.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual, 1Q-7 Administrative License RevocationFirst time offenders who fail an alcohol test serve a 180 day administrative license revocation (ALR).

  6. In Nebraska, a driver under 21 convicted at .02% BAC has the license impounded by the court for:

    1. 1 day
    2. 1 year
    3. 6 months
    4. 30 days

    Answer: D. 30 days for a first conviction (90 days for a second).

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual, 1Q-6 .02% Under Age DrinkingFor a conviction of .02% the license will be impounded by the court for 30 days

  7. According to the Nebraska manual, at 0.05% BAC a driver is how much more likely to be in a fatal crash than a non-drinking driver?

    1. Twice as likely
    2. Equally likely
    3. Ten times
    4. Half as likely

    Answer: A. At .05%: twice as likely; at .08%: three times.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual, Section 2AAt .05% BAC a driver is twice as likely to be involved in a fatal crash than a non-drinking driver.

License rules

  1. In Nebraska, after you move, you must report your new address to the licensing agency within:

    1. 15 days
    2. 20 days
    3. 30 days
    4. 60 days

    Answer: D. Nebraska: report an address change within 60 days.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual, Section 1State statute requires that name and address changes be made within 60 days of the change.

  2. In Nebraska, drivers with a provisional (intermediate) license may not drive unsupervised starting at what time at night?

    1. 10 p.m.
    2. 11 p.m.
    3. Midnight
    4. 1 a.m.

    Answer: C. Nebraska: the night limit for provisional drivers starts at midnight (unsupervised driving allowed 6 a.m. to midnight).

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual, Section 1allows an individual to operate a motor vehicle unsupervised in Nebraska from 6 a.m. to 12 midnight.

  3. What are the minimum liability insurance limits in Nebraska (bodily injury per person / per crash / property damage)?

    1. $25/$50/$15 (thousand)
    2. $25/$50/$20 (thousand)
    3. $25/$50/$25 (thousand)
    4. $30/$60/$25 (thousand)

    Answer: C. Nebraska: minimum liability limits are $25/$50/$25 (thousand).

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual, Section 6

  4. In Nebraska, how many of the required supervised practice hours must be at night?

    1. 10 hours
    2. 20 hours
    3. 30 hours
    4. 40 hours

    Answer: A. Nebraska: at least 10 hours of the practice must be at night.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual, Section 1at least 10 hours of motor vehicle operation was between sunset and sunrise.

  5. In Nebraska, what is the minimum age to be issued an LPD learner's permit?

    1. 14½ years old
    2. 15 years old
    3. 15½ years old
    4. 16 years old

    Answer: B. Nebraska: the LPD learner's permit can be issued at 15 (you may apply 60 days before).

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual, Section 1Minimum Age: 15. May apply 60 days before 15th birthday, issuance must be on or after 15th birthday.

  6. In Nebraska, a teen must hold a learner's permit for at least how long before taking the road test?

    1. 3 months
    2. 6 months
    3. 9 months
    4. 12 months

    Answer: B. Nebraska: hold the permit at least 6 months before the road test.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual, Section 1for at least six months.

  7. In Nebraska, what point total causes automatic license revocation?

    1. 11 points in 18 months
    2. 11 points in 24 months
    3. 12 points in 24 months
    4. 12 points in 36 months

    Answer: C. Nebraska: 12 points in 24 months causes automatic revocation for six months.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual, Section 6Accumulating 12 points in a two-year period causes automatic revocation of the operator's license for six months.

  8. In Nebraska, how many hours of supervised driving practice must a teen complete before the road test?

    1. 40 hours
    2. 50 hours
    3. 60 hours
    4. 65 hours

    Answer: B. Nebraska: at least 50 hours of supervised driving are required.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual, Section 1

  9. In Nebraska, the licensed driver supervising a permit holder must be at least:

    1. 18 years old
    2. 19 years old
    3. 21 years old
    4. 25 years old

    Answer: C. Nebraska: the supervising driver must be at least 21 years old.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual, Section 1

  10. In Nebraska, the minimum age for a School Learner's Permit (LPE) is:

    1. 14
    2. 15
    3. 16
    4. 13

    Answer: A. LPE: 14; LPD: 15; Provisional Operator's Permit (POP): 16.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual, Section 1Minimum Age: 14. May not apply before the 14th birthday.

  11. In Nebraska, during the first six months with a POP, you may carry no more than how many non-family passengers under 19?

    1. None
    2. One
    3. Two
    4. Three

    Answer: B. First six months: no more than one passenger under 19 who is not immediate family.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual, Section 1no more than one passenger who is not an immediate family member and who is under nineteen years of age.

  12. In Nebraska, 12 points in two years causes automatic revocation for:

    1. 1 month
    2. 3 months
    3. 1 year
    4. 6 months

    Answer: D. 12 points in two years: automatic six-month revocation.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual, Section 6Accumulating 12 points in a two-year period causes automatic revocation of the operator's license for six months.

  13. In Nebraska, drivers 21 and older may renew their license:

    1. Up to 90 days before their birthday
    2. Up to 2 years early
    3. Only on their birthday
    4. Only after it expires

    Answer: A. Drivers 21+ may renew 90 days before their birthday; under-21 licenses expire on the 21st birthday.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual, Section 1may renew 90 days prior to their birthday.

  14. In Nebraska, a conviction for driving under the influence adds how many points?

    1. 1
    2. 3
    3. 6
    4. 12

    Answer: C. DUI: 6 points; reckless driving: 5; careless: 4; third-offense drunk driving: 12.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual, 1Q-3 The Nebraska Point System

  15. In Nebraska, using a handheld wireless device to read, type or send messages while driving adds:

    1. 1 point
    2. 3 points
    3. 6 points
    4. No points

    Answer: B. Texting with a handheld device: 3 points.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual, 1Q-3 The Nebraska Point System

  16. In Nebraska, points stop counting against you how long after the date of the violation?

    1. Two years
    2. Six months
    3. Five years
    4. Ten years

    Answer: A. Convictions stay on the record five years, but points stop counting after two years.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual, 1Q-3 The Nebraska Point SystemConvictions remain on the record for 4ve years; however, the points no longer count two years after the date of violation.

  17. In Nebraska, completing an approved driver improvement course can earn a credit of:

    1. 1 point
    2. 6 points
    3. 2 points
    4. All points

    Answer: C. A 2-point credit, usable once every five years.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual, 1Q-3 The Nebraska Point SystemA credit of 2 points may be granted to a driver successfully completing a DMV approved driver improvement course

  18. In Nebraska, leaving the scene of a crash can lead to license revocation for up to:

    1. 30 days
    2. One year
    3. Ten years
    4. No revocation

    Answer: B. Up to one year; it also carries 6 points.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual, 1Q-13 Leaving the ScenePersons who leave the scene of a motor vehicle crash may have their driver license revoked for up to one year upon conviction.

  19. In Nebraska, the minimum age for a Class M (motorcycle) license is:

    1. 14
    2. 15
    3. 17
    4. 21

    Answer: C. Class M: at least 17; under 18 you must first hold a POP for 12 months with fewer than three points.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual, 1C-7 Motorcycle LicenseMinimum Age: 17.

Rules of the road

  1. In Nebraska, how far should a driver sit from the steering-wheel airbag cover?

    1. 6 inches
    2. 10 inches
    3. 12 inches
    4. 18 inches

    Answer: B. Nebraska: sit at least 10 inches from the airbag cover (center of the wheel to your breastbone).

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual, Section 2BDrivers of air bag-equipped vehicles should allow at least 10 inches of space between themselves and the steering wheel.

  2. In Nebraska, children must ride in a child safety seat (car seat) until at least what age?

    1. 6 years old
    2. 7 years old
    3. 8 years old
    4. 9 years old

    Answer: C. Nebraska: children ride in a car seat until at least 8 years old.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual, Section 4Children up to age eight must ride correctly secured in a federally approved child safety seat.

  3. In Nebraska, a child restraint law violation carries a fine of:

    1. $100 and 3 points
    2. $500
    3. Nothing
    4. $25 plus court costs and 1 point

    Answer: D. $25 plus court costs, and 1 point on the driver's record.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual, 2B Child RestraintsViolation carries a $25 fine plus court costs and 1 point is assessed against the operator's driving record.

  4. The Nebraska manual says children of what age and younger should ride in the rear seat?

    1. 12
    2. 5
    3. 8
    4. 16

    Answer: A. Children 12 and younger should ride in the rear seat.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual, 2B Air BagsFor maximum safety, children age 12 and younger should ride in the rear seat.

  5. In Nebraska, the front side windows may not have light transmission of less than:

    1. 70%
    2. 35%
    3. 20%
    4. 5%

    Answer: B. Front side windows: at least 35% light transmission; rear windows: at least 20%.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual, 2M Sunscreening and Window Tinting

  6. In Nebraska, a moped has a motor of no more than 50 cc and a maximum design speed of no more than:

    1. 15 mph
    2. 45 mph
    3. 55 mph
    4. 30 mph

    Answer: D. A moped: no more than 50 cc, two brake horsepower and 30 mph.

    Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual, Mopeds

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