Nebraska Permit Practice Test

How to use this NE practice test

1. Take the 25 question exam-length practice test above once, untimed, to find your weak topics.
2. Work through the numbered 20 question sets below. Each one is fixed, so a second attempt is a fair comparison.
3. Read the explanation on every miss. The wording comes from the Nebraska Driver's Manual, which is what the examiners use.
4. Come back on a later day and retake the questions you missed. A score on questions you have not seen before tells you more than a repeat.

NE practice tests, 20 questions each

Fixed sets in a fixed order so you can retake one and compare your score.

1. Test 1
2. Test 2
3. Test 3
4. Test 4
5. Test 5
6. Test 6
7. Test 7
8. Test 8
9. Test 9
10. Test 10
11. Test 11
12. Test 12
13. Test 13
14. Test 14
15. Test 15
16. Test 16
17. Test 17
18. Test 18
19. Test 19
20. Test 20
21. Test 21
22. Test 22
23. Test 23
24. Test 24
25. Test 25

Printable NE practice test with answer key

25 sample practice questions from the NE bank

Every question below comes from the Nebraska question bank on this page. Open a question to see the correct answer and the explanation. Nothing here is hidden behind a signup.

1. 1. What should a driver check immediately before changing lanes?

   
   1. The destination before using a turn signal
   2. Only the rearview mirror
   3. Mirrors, the shoulder blind spot, and other drivers moving into the lane
   4. The lane ahead without looking beside the vehicle
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   Mirrors, the shoulder blind spot, and other drivers moving into the lane. Nebraska's lane-change sequence combines communication and observation. Full explanation in Test 1

   Study this in the handbook: Passing, signaling, lane changes and turns

2. 2. On a Nebraska interstate, what may happen to a crashed vehicle that cannot be driven to the shoulder?

   1. It must stay in the travel lane until the owner arrives
   2. Law enforcement may push it to the shoulder, or others may remove it
   3. The other driver must tow it to the next exit
   4. It may be left unattended in the median
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   Law enforcement may push it to the shoulder, or others may remove it. Nebraska's quick clearance rule asks drivers in minor crashes with no injuries to drive their vehicles to the nearest shoulder, out of the t Full explanation in Test 2

   Study this in the handbook: Yield signs, driveways and pedestrians

3. 3. How large a point credit can a Nebraska driver earn by completing a DMV approved driver improvement course before reaching 12 points, and how often?

   1. 3 points, once a year
   2. 4 points, once every three years
   3. 2 points, once every five years
   4. 6 points, with no limit
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   2 points, once every five years. A driver who completes a DMV approved driver improvement course before 12 points are accumulated may receive a 2 point credit, and the credi Full explanation in Test 3

   Study this in the handbook: The point system and license revocation

4. 4. When an authorized emergency vehicle activates its siren or flashing lights, where should other drivers stop?

   
   1. Anywhere in the lane if the driver turns on hazard lights
   2. In the center of the nearest intersection
   3. Along the left edge, facing oncoming traffic
   4. As close as possible to the right edge or curb, clear of intersections
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   As close as possible to the right edge or curb, clear of intersections. Nebraska requires other drivers to yield, move parallel and as close as possible to the right edge or curb, and stop clear of intersections Full explanation in Test 4

   Study this in the handbook: Emergency vehicles and the Move Over law

5. 5. If a driver becomes stranded in a blizzard, which action does the Nebraska manual advise?

   1. Walk away from the vehicle immediately to find help
   2. Stay with the vehicle and conserve fuel
   3. Run the engine continuously with all windows closed
   4. Park in the travel lane and leave the emergency flashers off
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   Stay with the vehicle and conserve fuel. Nebraska's blizzard advice for a stranded driver is to stay calm and stay with the vehicle. Full explanation in Test 5

   Study this in the handbook: Snow, ice, blizzards and wheels off the pavement

6. 6. How long does a Nebraska Learner's Permit, or LPD, last from its date of issuance?

   1. Six months
   2. Two years
   3. Eighteen months
   4. One year
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   One year. An LPD lasts one year after the date it is issued. Full explanation in Test 6

   Study this in the handbook: Graduated licensing restrictions for teens

7. 7. After stopping for an authorized emergency vehicle, when may the driver proceed?

   1. As soon as the siren becomes quieter
   2. After it has passed and the driver checks for other emergency vehicles
   3. When the vehicle ahead begins moving, without looking again
   4. Immediately if the stopped vehicle is blocking traffic
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   After it has passed and the driver checks for other emergency vehicles. Stopping is only part of the emergency-vehicle response. Full explanation in Test 7

   Study this in the handbook: Yield signs, driveways and pedestrians

8. 8. What does Nebraska prohibit while a motor vehicle is in motion under its graduated driver licensing restrictions?

   1. Any use of an interactive wireless communication device
   2. Listening to a radio broadcast
   3. Using a vehicle's climate controls before moving
   4. Speaking to a passenger
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   Any use of an interactive wireless communication device. Nebraska's GDL restrictions prohibit use of any type of interactive wireless communication device while the motor vehicle is in motion. Full explanation in Test 8

   Study this in the handbook: Graduated licensing restrictions for teens

9. 9. What should a driver do after leaving a protected area and entering an open space during high winds?

   1. Accelerate to reduce the effect of the wind
   2. Release the steering wheel so the vehicle can self-correct
   3. Be ready to make steering corrections as the wind changes
   4. Move beside a large truck for shelter
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   Be ready to make steering corrections as the wind changes. A protected area can hide wind that becomes noticeable as soon as the vehicle reaches an open stretch. Full explanation in Test 9

   Study this in the handbook: Night driving, rain, fog, wind and floods

10. 10. What BAC threshold applies in Nebraska when a person is operating a commercial motor vehicle?

    1. .04% or higher
    2. .02% or higher
    3. .06% or higher
    4. .08% or higher only
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    .04% or higher. The manual lists .04% BAC or higher for operation of a commercial motor vehicle. That is lower than the general . Full explanation in Test 10

    Study this in the handbook: Alcohol limits, implied consent and revocation

11. 11. Until what point should a Nebraska child ride rear-facing in a safety seat?

    1. Until age two or the seat's upper height or weight limit is reached
    2. Until the child reaches twelve months of age
    3. Until the child can walk or weighs twenty pounds
    4. Until age twelve regardless of the manufacturer's limits
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    Until age two or the seat's upper height or weight limit is reached. Nebraska says children should ride rear-facing up to age two or until they reach the upper height or weight limit allowed by the car-seat ma Full explanation in Test 11

    Study this in the handbook: Air bags, seat belts and child restraints

12. 12. Willful reckless driving, described as deliberate and intentional, carries how many Nebraska points?

    1. 6 points
    2. 5 points
    3. 4 points
    4. 3 points
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    6 points. Willful reckless driving, deliberate and intentional in Nebraska wording, carries six points, one step above the five points for ordinary re Full explanation in Test 12

    Study this in the handbook: The point system and license revocation

13. 13. A Nebraska police officer is directing traffic at an intersection with a working signal. Whom should a driver obey?

    1. The driver directly ahead
    2. The traffic signal display
    3. The painted lane arrows
    4. The officer's directions
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    The officer's directions. Nebraska tells drivers to always obey a police officer who is directing traffic. Full explanation in Test 13

    Study this in the handbook: Yield signs, driveways and pedestrians

14. 14. What does the Q restriction on a Nebraska license or permit limit?

    1. Q means corrective lenses are required
    2. Q means limited to daylight driving only
    3. Q means no interstate driving
    4. Q means outside mirrors are required
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    Q means no interstate driving. The Q restriction on a Nebraska license or permit means no interstate driving, one of several letter coded limits the state may place on a c Full explanation in Test 14

    Study this in the handbook: Tests, renewal and address changes

15. 15. What sensation do rumble strips use to alert a drifting Nebraska driver?

    1. A flashing light reflected from the shoulder
    2. Vibration and sound as the tires cross the strips
    3. A change in steering wheel resistance alone
    4. A tone broadcast through the vehicle radio
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    Vibration and sound as the tires cross the strips. Rumble strips alert drowsy or inattentive drivers through vibration and sound when a vehicle leaves the travel lane or approaches a stop sig Full explanation in Test 15

    Study this in the handbook: Pavement markings

16. 16. What does a No Train Horn sign beneath a railroad crossing sign mean?

    1. Trains in the quiet zone do not sound their horns
    2. Drivers are required to sound a horn before crossing the tracks
    3. The crossing has no warning lights or gate
    4. Trains must reduce speed through the area
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    Trains in the quiet zone do not sound their horns. Inside a quiet zone, trains do not sound their horns at the crossing, so a No Train Horn sign warns drivers not to rely on sound. Full explanation in Test 16

    Study this in the handbook: Regulatory and warning signs

17. 17. What does a Nebraska Slippery When Wet warning sign tell a driver?

    1. The road surface may be slick when wet, so slow and proceed with caution
    2. The road is closed whenever rain begins
    3. The driver must stop before entering wet pavement
    4. The road is unsafe at any speed whenever the surface is wet
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    The road surface may be slick when wet, so slow and proceed with caution. A Slippery When Wet warning sign tells the Nebraska driver that the road surface may become slick when wet. Full explanation in Test 17

    Study this in the handbook: Regulatory and warning signs

18. 18. Which place does Nebraska list among places where a vehicle may not be parked or stopped?

    1. On a sidewalk
    2. On the right side of a one way street
    3. Within 12 inches of a curb
    4. On a roadside shoulder during an emergency stop
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    On a sidewalk. Nebraska lists a sidewalk among the places where a vehicle may not be parked or stopped, together with an intersection and a crosswalk. Full explanation in Test 18

    Study this in the handbook: Parking and railroad crossings

19. 19. Apart from safety, an emergency, or a legal requirement, what speed behavior does Nebraska forbid on its roads?

    1. Driving at the speed of surrounding traffic
    2. Driving so slowly that normal traffic flow is blocked
    3. Slowing down before a posted school zone
    4. Yielding the right lane while preparing to turn left
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    Driving so slowly that normal traffic flow is blocked. Nebraska bars driving slowly enough to impede or block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, unless safety, an emergency, or the la Full explanation in Test 19

    Study this in the handbook: Speed limits

20. 20. Which headlight setting does Nebraska recommend in fog?

    1. High beams, to see farther ahead
    2. Parking lights only
    3. No lights, to avoid reflecting off the fog
    4. Low beams
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    Low beams. Nebraska's fog guidance calls for low beam headlights. Full explanation in Test 20

    Study this in the handbook: Night driving, rain, fog, wind and floods

21. 21. Whom must a driver yield to when leaving a Nebraska roundabout?

    1. Only vehicles that are already behind the driver
    2. Only trucks that are using the apron
    3. No one, because exiting traffic has priority
    4. Pedestrians and bicyclists in the crosswalk
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    Pedestrians and bicyclists in the crosswalk. A driver exiting a roundabout must yield to pedestrians and bicyclists in the crosswalk at that exit. Full explanation in Test 21

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way at intersections

22. 22. At a Nebraska school crossing, whose signs must drivers obey in addition to the posted crossing sign?

    1. The oldest student waiting at the curb
    2. Parents parked along the school curb
    3. School crossing guards posted at the crossing
    4. Bus drivers stopped beyond the crossing
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    School crossing guards posted at the crossing. Nebraska places school crossing signs where school children cross the roadway and directs drivers to obey signs from school crossing guards Full explanation in Test 22

23. 23. A forward facing child seat must sit in an air bag seating position in Nebraska. How should the vehicle seat be adjusted?

    1. Slide the vehicle seat as far back as possible, out of the air bag path
    2. Slide the vehicle seat as far forward as it will travel
    3. Remove the child seat belt and use the adult belt only
    4. Tilt the child seat toward the dashboard for support
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    Slide the vehicle seat as far back as possible, out of the air bag path. When a forward facing child safety seat must occupy an air bag equipped position, Nebraska directs sliding the vehicle seat as far back as p Full explanation in Test 23

    Study this in the handbook: How alcohol impairs driving

24. 24. On which side of a two-way Nebraska street should a vehicle normally be parked?

    1. On the left, facing against traffic
    2. On the right, with traffic flow
    3. On either side, facing either way
    4. On the left, next to the center line
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    On the right, with traffic flow. Nebraska directs drivers to park on the right side of the roadway unless the street is one way, in which case either side may be used as dir Full explanation in Test 24

    Study this in the handbook: Parking and railroad crossings

25. 25. Providing alcohol to a minor in Nebraska can expose the provider to what consequence?

    1. Only a verbal warning for a first provision
    2. A fine capped at twenty five dollars
    3. Liability for damages suffered as a result
    4. No consequence unless the minor drives
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    Liability for damages suffered as a result. Providing alcohol to a minor is unlawful in Nebraska, and the provider may be held liable for damages suffered as a result. Full explanation in Test 25

    Study this in the handbook: Alcohol limits, implied consent and revocation