NEBRASKA DMV PRACTICE TEST

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Any Nebraska resident who operates a motor vehicle on the streets and highways of Nebraska must have a valid driver’s license or learner's permit. To obtain a driver's license in Nebraska, you’ll be required to complete a data form, a vision test and, in some cases, a driving skills test. The Nebraska DMV written test is designed to check your knowledge of road signs, road rules, traffic laws and safe driving practices. Everything you need to know is covered in the Nebraska Driver's Manual. The DMV written knowledge test consists of 25 questions, and you'll need at least 20 correct answers to pass (80%). Practice with this sample test and study the manual to get ready for the official Nebraska DMV driver's license test.
1. You must notify the DMV within ____ days of selling your vehicle.
15
10
5
2. This road sign means:
no right turn sign
Keep right
Side road
No U-turns
No right turn
3. Which of the following signs has a red background?
Stop.
Do not enter.
Wrong way.
All of the above.
4. If your front wheels start to skid, the first thing you should do is:
Immediately turn in the direction you want to go.
Speed up, pump your brakes and steer in the direction the vehicle is trying to go.
Take your foot off the gas pedal and shift to neutral.
None of the above.
5. Parking is not allowed:
within 250 feet of a traffic light.
on public roads.
In an intersection.
within 300 feet of a pedestrian safety area.
6. In case of skidding, drivers should NOT:
steer the car into the direction of the skid.
take their foot off the gas pedal.
pump the brakes gently if they are about to hit something.
tap the gas pedal with their foot.
7. This sign indicates:
cross road sign
a church zone ahead.
a cross road.
a no passing zone.
a side road.
8. ___________ are green with white letters and symbols.
Warning signs
Destination signs (guide signs)
Regulatory signs
Service signs
9. This sign warns drivers that:
double curve sign
there is a winding road ahead.
there is a double curve ahead.
There is a low place in the road ahead.
the highway ahead is divided into two one-way roadways. Drivers should keep to the right.
10. A person riding a bicycle has all the same rights and responsibilities as a driver of a motor vehicle.
False
True
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • A school learner’s permit is available for teens between 14 and 16 years old who want to practice driving for a school permit.
  • A school permit (SCP) can be issued if a person resides or attends a school 5,000 or more miles from home. The applicant must be at least 14 years and two months old.
  • For a learner's permit (LPD), the minimum age is 15 years. 
  • To qualify for a provisional operator’s permit (POP), the applicant must be 16 years old. 
  • Individuals under 18 with a POP for at least 12 months can apply for an operator's license driver's license (class O). For individuals over 18 who have never held a provisional operator's permit (POP), vision, written, and drive tests are required.

Locate the closest Nebraska driver licensing office and get in touch with them to schedule your DMV written test. You may start the application 60 days before your 15th birthday, but the permit won't be issued until you are 15.

Ensure you bring the following documents to the DMV office:
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful status.
  • Two proofs of your principal address.
  • Social Security Number or proof of exemption.
Review the complete list of acceptable documents before your visit.

The DMV written tests are available in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language. If you don’t understand English or Spanish, you can take a non-verbal permit test. The use of a foreign language dictionary is also permitted.

To prepare for the DMV written test, read the Nebraska Driver's Handbook. Study traffic signs, parallel parking, turning, passing a vehicle, yielding the right of way, etc.. Test your knowledge with our free practice tests or sign up for DMV Premium to access additional resources. Once you are satisfied with your score, you are ready for the exam.

The DMV written test in Nebraska consists of 25 questions (24 questions for the non-verbal version). It is designed to evaluate your knowledge of road signs, safe driving practices, and traffic laws. You should study the manual carefully to ensure your success on the first attempt.

To pass the DMV written test, you need a score of 80%. You are allowed to miss up to 5 questions (4 for the non-verbal version). Stay focused during the exam and take the time to review your answers carefully to minimize errors and pass the test.

For new drivers in Nebraska, specific restrictions apply:
  • With a learner's permit (LPD) or a school learner’s permit (SCP), you must be accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old, seated beside you.
  • With a school permit (SCP), you may drive unsupervised only to and from the school you attend or anytime when accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old. 
  • With a provisional operator’s permit (POP), you can drive unsupervised from 6 a.m. to midnight, except for school or work activities or if accompanied by a parent/guardian or a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old. During the first six months, you can only transport one passenger under 19 who is not a family member.
Additional restrictions for all permit holders include wearing seat belts and complying with the Zero Tolerance law, which prohibits operating a vehicle after consuming alcohol for drivers under 21.

The learner's permit expires after one year from the date of issuance and can be renewed online or in person at any driver licensing office. During this period, complete an approved driver safety course or accumulate 50 hours of supervised driving with a parent/guardian or a licensed driver who is at least 21, before applying for the provisional operator’s permit.

If you fail the DMV written test, you may retake it the following day. After three attempts, you must wait 7 days. If you fail six times, you will have to attend an approved driver training course or wait 90 days from the date of the last test failure before making another attempt.

NE DMV Permit Practice Test

Number of questions: 25
Correct answers to pass:20
Passing score:80%
Minimum age to apply: 14
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