Nebraska DMV permit practice test 10
36 questions written from the Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O), covering licensing laws and penalties. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real Nebraska DMV test has 25 questions and you need 20 right.
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Question 1How many years is a Nebraska license for a driver 21 or older valid?
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D: Five. Licenses issued to drivers 21 or older expire on their birthday in the fifth year after issuance. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1L Renewal Information, page 15.
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Question 2How soon before their birthday may Nebraska drivers 21 and over renew?
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C: 90 days. Drivers 21 and over may renew 90 days before their birthday; under-21 drivers may apply 60 days before turning 21. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1L Renewal Information, page 15.
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Question 3Within how many days must a Nebraska driver change their name or address with the DMV?
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C: 60 days. State statute requires name and address changes within 60 days of the change. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1M Replacement Operator Licenses/State ID Cards, page 16.
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Question 4What does restriction code 'G' mean on a Nebraska license?
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D: Limited to daylight only. Restriction G means limited to daylight driving only; B is corrective lenses and Q is no interstate driving. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1N Restrictions, page 16.
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Question 5What does restriction code 'B' mean on a Nebraska license?
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D: Corrective lenses. Restriction B means corrective lenses are required. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1N Restrictions, page 16.
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Question 6What is 'confiscation' of a Nebraska license?
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D: An officer seizing the license for refusing or failing an alcohol test. Confiscation is the seizure of the license by an officer for refusing or failing an alcohol test. A temporary license valid 15 days is issued. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1Q Suspensions, Revocations, Impoundments and Confiscations, page 17.
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Question 7How long is the temporary license issued when an officer confiscates a Nebraska license for an alcohol test failure or refusal?
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B: 15 days. The driver gets a temporary license valid for 15 days; then the license is revoked unless a hearing dismisses the violation. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1Q Suspensions, Revocations, Impoundments and Confiscations, page 17.
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Question 8How many points in a two-year period cause automatic revocation of a Nebraska license?
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D: 12. Accumulating 12 points in two years causes automatic revocation for six months. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1Q-2 Point Revocation Procedures, page 18.
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Question 9How long is a Nebraska point-system revocation for a first revocation?
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D: Six months. Accumulating 12 points in two years brings a six-month revocation; two point revocations in five years bring three years. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1Q-2 Point Revocation Procedures, page 18.
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Question 10After a Nebraska point-system revocation, for how long must proof of financial responsibility (SR-22) be maintained?
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B: Three years. Proof of financial responsibility, usually an SR-22, must be kept for three years after the original revocation ends. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1Q-2 Point Revocation Procedures, page 18.
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Question 11How many points does Nebraska assess for driving under the influence?
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C: 6. DUI is 6 points; a third-offense drunk driving conviction is 12 points. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1Q-3 The Nebraska "Point System", page 19.
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Question 12How many points does Nebraska assess for careless driving?
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C: 4. Careless driving is 4 points; reckless is 5; willful reckless is 6; negligent is 3. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1Q-3 The Nebraska "Point System", page 19.
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Question 13How many points does Nebraska assess for using a handheld device to read, type or send messages while driving?
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C: 3. Using a handheld wireless device to read, type or send written communication while driving is 3 points. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1Q-3 The Nebraska "Point System", page 19.
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Question 14How many points does Nebraska assess for violating a school bus crossing (arm out, red lights flashing)?
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C: 3. Violating a school bus crossing is 3 points. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1Q-3 The Nebraska "Point System", page 19.
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Question 15How many points does Nebraska assess for speeding more than 35 mph over the limit?
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C: 4. Speeding over 35 mph above the limit is 4 points, inside or outside city limits. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1Q-3 The Nebraska "Point System", page 19.
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Question 16How long do points count against a Nebraska driving record?
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C: Two years after the date of violation. Convictions remain on the record for five years, but the points no longer count two years after the date of violation. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1Q-3 The Nebraska "Point System", page 19.
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Question 17How many points of credit can a Nebraska driver get by completing a DMV-approved driver improvement course before reaching 12 points?
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B: 2. A 2-point credit may be granted, usable once every five years. CDL/CLP holders aren't eligible. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1Q-3 The Nebraska "Point System", page 19.
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Question 18A person who had a seizure or loss of consciousness within how long before applying must have a physician certify they can drive safely in Nebraska?
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D: Three months. A loss of consciousness within three months before obtaining or renewing a license requires a physician's certification. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 2E Health and Driving, page 27.
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Question 19What are Nebraska's minimum liability insurance amounts?
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B: $25,000 per person / $50,000 per crash / $25,000 property. Nebraska requires $25,000 for one person, $50,000 for two or more persons, and $25,000 for property damage. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 2H Proof of Financial Responsibility (Insurance), page 28.
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Question 20How long is a Nebraska Ignition Interlock Permit valid for a first offender after an ALR?
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B: Six months. First-time ALR offenders may get an IIP after the 15-day temporary license expires; it's valid for six months. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1Q-10 Ignition Interlock Permit, page 21.
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Question 21A Nebraska driver convicted of leaving the scene of a crash may have their license revoked for up to:
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B: One year. Leaving the scene may bring revocation for up to one year upon conviction. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1Q-13 Leaving the Scene, page 22.
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Question 22Fleeing from police to avoid arrest for a misdemeanor or traffic infraction in Nebraska is what class of offense?
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C: A Class I misdemeanor. Fleeing to avoid arrest or citation for a misdemeanor or traffic infraction is a Class I misdemeanor; fleeing to avoid a felony arrest is a Class IV felony. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1Q-12 Fleeing to Avoid Arrest, page 22.
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Question 23What is the difference between impoundment and revocation in Nebraska?
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A: Impoundment: the court holds the license for a set time and returns it; revocation removes the privilege for a set period until reinstatement. Impoundment is the court holding the license for a specified time and returning it. Revocation removes the license privilege for a set period until reinstatement requirements are met. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1Q Suspensions, Revocations, Impoundments and Confiscations, page 17.
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Question 24Driving during a court-ordered impoundment results in what in Nebraska?
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C: One-year revocation. A driver convicted of driving during impoundment will have the license revoked for one year. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1Q-5 Court Ordered Impoundment Procedures, page 20.
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Question 25Which point violation is assessed for a POP or SCP passenger restriction violation in Nebraska?
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B: 1 point. POP and SCP passenger violations, and wireless device violations by POP, LPD, SCP and LPE holders, are assessed 1 point. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1Q-3 The Nebraska "Point System", page 19.
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Question 26What is the penalty for failing to report a crash as required in Nebraska?
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D: A Class II or III misdemeanor and possible license revocation. Failing to report is a Class II or III misdemeanor and may result in license revocation. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 7A General Information, page 73.
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Question 27What is the minimum age for a Nebraska Farm Husbandry Permit if you live on a farm?
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B: 13. The minimum age is 13 if you live on a farm, or 14 if employed on a farm for pay. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1C-1 Farm Husbandry Permit, page 1.
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Question 28When does a Nebraska Farm Husbandry Permit expire?
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C: On the 16th birthday. The Farm Husbandry Permit expires on the 16th birthday. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1C-1 Farm Husbandry Permit, page 2.
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Question 29How old must the licensed driver supervising a Nebraska School Learner's Permit (LPE) holder be?
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C: 21. The licensed operator accompanying an LPE holder must be at least 21. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1C-2 School Learner's Permit – Type LPE, page 2.
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Question 30Who may a Nebraska School Permit (SCP) holder transport when driving unsupervised to school?
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A: Only family members who live with them. An SCP holder may transport only family members who reside with them to the school the holder attends. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1B Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Driving Restrictions, page 1.
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Question 31A Nebraska POP holder drives alone at 1 a.m. on the way home from a friend's house. What applies?
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B: It violates the POP nighttime restriction and carries a one-point assessment. POP holders may not drive from midnight to 6 a.m. unless going to or from work or a school activity (or with a parent, guardian or licensed driver 21+); a violation adds one point. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1B Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Driving Restrictions, page 1.
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Question 32A Nebraska teen violates the terms of a School Learner's Permit, School Permit or Learner's Permit. Besides suspension or revocation, what else happens?
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A: They aren't eligible for any permit until age 16. Violating permit terms can lead to suspension, and the person isn't eligible for any permit until age 16. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1Q-1 When Your License May Be Suspended, Revoked or Impounded, page 18.
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Question 33After a Nebraska point-system revocation, what course must be completed before reinstatement?
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D: A DMV-approved driver education and training course of at least four hours. You must complete a DMV-approved driver's education and training course of at least four hours, at your own cost. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1Q-2 Point Revocation Procedures, page 18.
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Question 34Up to what age may a Nebraska driver renew a Class O license online, if otherwise eligible?
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C: The license must expire before the 72nd birthday. Online renewal requires a license expiring before your 72nd birthday; Class O and M holders may renew online two consecutive times. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1I Online Document Availability, page 14.
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Question 35For how long after discharge or return to Nebraska is a qualifying active-duty military member's license valid?
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C: 60 days. A qualifying license stays valid while on active duty and for 60 days after discharge or return to Nebraska, whichever is later. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1G Military Personnel and Immediate Family, page 13.
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Question 36A recalled Nebraska driver doesn't appear for a required re-examination. What happens?
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B: The license is cancelled. Failure to report for the re-examination, submit required statements, or pass the tests results in cancellation. Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O): 1K Re-examination of Driving Capability, page 15.
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