Nebraska Driver's License Knowledge Test — Questions and Answers

Question 1: The speed limit on Nebraska interstate highways unless otherwise posted is:

70 mph (Correct answer)
60 mph
65 mph
75 mph

Correct answer: 70 mph

Nebraska's default interstate speed limit is 70 mph for automobiles unless a different limit is posted.

Question 2: What CDL endorsement is needed to haul hazardous materials in Nebraska?

P endorsement
N endorsement
X endorsement
H endorsement (Correct answer)

Correct answer: H endorsement

The H endorsement on a Nebraska CDL is required to transport hazardous materials as defined by federal regulations.

Question 3: Nebraska requires a minimum liability insurance coverage of:

$50,000/$100,000/$50,000
$15,000/$30,000/$15,000
$25,000/$50,000/$25,000 (Correct answer)
$10,000/$20,000/$10,000

Correct answer: $25,000/$50,000/$25,000

Nebraska's minimum auto insurance is 25/50/25: $25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $25,000 for property damage.

Question 4: After a DUI revocation, Nebraska drivers seeking reinstatement must:

Complete alcohol assessment, treatment, and DMV requirements (Correct answer)
Retake only the vision test
Obtain a physician's clearance letter
Simply pay a fee and wait

Correct answer: Complete alcohol assessment, treatment, and DMV requirements

Nebraska reinstatement after DUI requires completing an alcohol assessment, any recommended treatment, IID installation, and meeting all DMV requirements.

Question 5: Which of the following services can be completed online through the Nebraska DMV website?

Driving test appointment scheduling
Vehicle inspection
Driver's license renewal (Correct answer)
Vehicle title transfer

Correct answer: Driver's license renewal

The Nebraska DMV offers various online services to enhance convenience for residents. Among these, renewing a driver's license is a common transaction that can be completed through their official website, provided certain eligibility criteria are met.

Question 6: Nebraska requires all front-seat occupants to wear a seat belt. What is the fine for a first violation?

$100
$50
$10
$25 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: $25

Nebraska's first-offense seat belt violation carries a $25 fine for front-seat adult passengers.

Question 7: In Nebraska, what endorsement is required to operate a motorcycle?

Class M endorsement on your license (Correct answer)
No endorsement needed for under 150cc
Federal motorcycle certification
Separate motorcycle-only license

Correct answer: Class M endorsement on your license

Nebraska requires a Class M motorcycle endorsement added to your standard driver's license to legally operate a motorcycle.

Question 8: Nebraska's distracted driving law prohibits all drivers from:

All in-car conversations
Manual use of handheld devices (texting) while driving (Correct answer)
Talking on any phone while driving
Eating while driving

Correct answer: Manual use of handheld devices (texting) while driving

Nebraska law prohibits drivers from manually using a handheld device such as texting or typing while driving.

Question 9: Nebraska requires uninsured motorist coverage of at least how much per person?

$20,000
$15,000
$25,000 (Correct answer)
$50,000

Correct answer: $25,000

Nebraska mandates uninsured motorist bodily injury coverage of at least $25,000 per person, matching the minimum liability limit.

Question 10: What is an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) required for in Nebraska?

DUI offenders as a condition of license reinstatement (Correct answer)
All drivers with speeding tickets
Commercial drivers after any citation
New teen drivers only

Correct answer: DUI offenders as a condition of license reinstatement

Nebraska requires DUI offenders to install an IID on their vehicles as a condition of regaining driving privileges.

Question 11: In Nebraska, children must ride in an approved car seat or booster until they are:

6 years old or 60 lbs
10 years old or 80 lbs
8 years old or 4'9" tall (Correct answer)
6 years old or 4'9" tall

Correct answer: 8 years old or 4'9" tall

Nebraska law requires children to use a car seat or booster seat until they are 8 years old or reach 4 feet 9 inches in height.

Question 12: What is the Nebraska law on passing on the right?

Permitted only on highways
Permitted when the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is a clear lane (Correct answer)
Always prohibited
Permitted on any two-lane road

Correct answer: Permitted when the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is a clear lane

Nebraska allows passing on the right when the vehicle ahead is making or about to make a left turn and sufficient road width allows safe passing.

Question 13: In Nebraska, what must you do when your vehicle breaks down on a highway?

Stay in the vehicle and wait
Call for help from your vehicle regardless of position
Move vehicle off the road if possible, turn on hazard lights, and use warning devices (Correct answer)
Walk to the nearest exit

Correct answer: Move vehicle off the road if possible, turn on hazard lights, and use warning devices

Nebraska drivers should move the disabled vehicle off the roadway if possible, activate hazard lights, and set out warning triangles or flares.

Question 14: When driving in Nebraska, you must signal before turning or changing lanes at least how far in advance?

50 feet
300 feet
100 feet (Correct answer)
200 feet

Correct answer: 100 feet

Nebraska law requires turn signals to be activated at least 100 feet before turning or changing lanes.

Question 15: What document proves a Nebraska vehicle's legal ownership when applying for a title?

Insurance card
Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin or existing title (Correct answer)
Previous registration
Bill of sale alone

Correct answer: Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin or existing title

A Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (for new vehicles) or an existing properly-assigned title is required to prove ownership.

Question 16: When purchasing a new or used vehicle in Nebraska, how long do you typically have to add it to your existing auto insurance policy?

24 hours
14 days (Correct answer)
7 days
30 days

Correct answer: 14 days

Most Nebraska insurers allow a grace period of approximately 14 days to add a newly acquired vehicle to an existing auto insurance policy, though this varies by insurer.

Question 17: What information do you need to have on hand to renew your vehicle registration online in Nebraska?

Your previous registration card only
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), license plate number, and insurance information (Correct answer)
Emissions test results and a safety inspection certificate
Driver's license number and proof of residency

Correct answer: VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), license plate number, and insurance information

When renewing vehicle registration online in Nebraska, specific identifying information is required to ensure the correct vehicle and owner are being processed. This typically includes the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), the current license plate number, and proof of valid insurance coverage.

Question 18: Nebraska's School Bus (S) CDL endorsement requires drivers to pass:

Skills test only
Federal school bus certification
Both written and skills tests specific to school bus operation (Correct answer)
Written test only

Correct answer: Both written and skills tests specific to school bus operation

Nebraska CDL school bus endorsement requires passing both a knowledge test covering school bus rules and a skills test in an actual school bus.

Question 19: What is Nebraska's minimum required property damage liability coverage?

$15,000
$10,000
$25,000 (Correct answer)
$50,000

Correct answer: $25,000

Nebraska requires a minimum of $25,000 in property damage liability coverage per accident to pay for damage you cause to others' property.

Question 20: What shape is a Nebraska warning sign?

Diamond (Correct answer)
Octagon
Circle
Rectangle

Correct answer: Diamond

Warning signs in Nebraska and throughout the U.S. are diamond-shaped and typically yellow.

Question 21: Which Nebraska permit allows operation of a farm tractor on public highways without a standard driver's license?

Agricultural equipment operator's permit for ages 14+ (Correct answer)
Farm vehicle permit for landowners only
No such permit exists
County-issued farm equipment pass

Correct answer: Agricultural equipment operator's permit for ages 14+

Nebraska allows persons 14 and older to obtain an agricultural equipment operator's permit to drive tractors and farm machinery on public roads.

Question 22: In Nebraska, what is the BAC limit for commercial driver's license (CDL) holders while operating a commercial vehicle?

0.02%
0.08%
0.06%
0.04% (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 0.04%

CDL holders in Nebraska are held to the stricter federal standard of 0.04% BAC while operating commercial vehicles.

Question 23: What must Nebraska drivers do when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights stopped on the opposite side of a divided highway?

Slow to 25 mph
Stop immediately
Continue at normal speed (Correct answer)
Stop only if on the same side

Correct answer: Continue at normal speed

On a divided highway with a physical median, drivers on the opposite side are not required to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights.

Question 24: In Nebraska, what is the 'Move Over' law?

Slow down or move over for stopped emergency and maintenance vehicles (Correct answer)
Yield to all left-turning vehicles
Merge right when entering a highway
Move over for pedestrians at all times

Correct answer: Slow down or move over for stopped emergency and maintenance vehicles

Nebraska's Move Over law requires drivers to slow down or change lanes when passing stopped emergency vehicles, law enforcement, and road maintenance vehicles with flashing lights.

Question 25: In Nebraska, the speed limit in an urban district (city) when not posted is:

30 mph
25 mph (Correct answer)
35 mph
20 mph

Correct answer: 25 mph

Nebraska law sets the default speed limit at 25 mph in urban districts when no sign is posted.

Question 26: What is the minimum fine for a first DUI conviction in Nebraska?

$500 (Correct answer)
$100
$250
$1,000

Correct answer: $500

Nebraska imposes a minimum $500 fine for a first DUI conviction, plus additional court costs and fees.

Nebraska Driver's License Knowledge Test

The Nebraska DMV written knowledge test evaluates applicants on traffic laws, road signs, safe driving practices, and Nebraska-specific regulations required to obtain a driver's license.

Questions

45 min

Time Limit

80%

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