Nebraska Knowledge Exam – Driver’s License Written Test – 2026
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#1. When you see a sign with this shape and color, you must:
Stop signs are always octagonal (8-sided). A stop sign means that you must bring your vehicle to a complete halt at the marked stop line. If there is no marked stop line, stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection. If there is no crosswalk, stop at a point nearest the intersecting roadway where you have a clear view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection.
#2. A truck's blind spots:
Truck drivers have huge blind spots around the front, back and sides of the truck. So be safe and do not hang out in the No-Zone.
Blind spots may exist up to 20 feet in front of the cab, on either side of the tractor trailer, particularly alongside the cab, and up to 200 feet in the rear.
#3. When looking ahead while driving, you should:
Safer drivers tend to look at least 10-15 seconds ahead of their vehicle.
#4. A lane with this pavement marking may be used by:
Shared lane markings (also known as sharrows) are used to indicate the lane is shared by both motor vehicles and bicyclists. The markings may be placed in the travel lane to indicate where bicyclists should preferably ride. Motorists should avoid passing bicyclists until a safe distance of no less than three feet clearance exists.
#5. Should a deer or other animals run out in front of your car, you should:
Regretfully, the safest alternative may be hitting the animal.
In passenger vehicles, you are more at risk for death or injury if you swerve to avoid hitting deer. If you are about to hit a deer, your safest action is to BRAKE (firmly), STEER (to maintain control) and STOP (as safely as possible).
#6. You, as a driver, do not need to wear safety belts:
Whatever your reason for not wearing safety belts, it is usually not reasonable and may violate the law. The Occupant Protection Law applies at all times for drivers and front-seat passengers – with few exceptions (Nebraska Revised Statute 60-6,270). The Child Passenger Restraint Law applies to children up to age 18, regardless of seating position.
#7. A red arrow on a traffic light means:
Turning against a red arrow is not allowed in Nebraska. Come to a complete stop before reaching the intersection, stop line or crosswalk, and remain stopped as long as the arrow is red.
#8. This hand signal means:
Slowing or stop – left arm extended downward, with the palm to the rear.
#9. A sign that warns drivers of a flagger is an example of a traffic sign with:
Orange is used for construction and maintenance warning. The signs are usually diamond shaped. They notify drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions near work areas.
#10. You must always stop before a railroad crossing if:
Never start to cross if there is not enough room for your vehicle on the far side and if you will have to stop on the tracks. Wait until there is room for your vehicle on the far side.
#11. When you see a sign with this shape, color, and symbol, you must:
When you see this sign, do not drive onto the street or ramp in the direction you are heading. The road or street ahead is for one-way traffic traveling in the opposite direction.
#12. When you see this sign, you should:
Cross road. A road crosses the main highway ahead. Look to the left and right for other traffic.
#13. Funeral procession escort vehicles are classified as emergency vehicles.
Funeral procession escort vehicles are classified as emergency vehicles. Drivers are required to yield to funeral escort vehicles displaying proper audio or visual signals.
#14. If your vehicle stalls on a flooded roadway, you should:
If your car stalls in a flooded area, abandon it as soon as possible. Flood waters can rise rapidly and sweep a car and its occupants away. Remember that six inches of water may be enough to cause you to lose control of your vehicle. When abandoning your vehicle, respect the force of the water.
#15. Fines for speeding in school zones are:
Fines are doubled in school zones and when workers are present in work zones.
#16. Before turning left, it is essential to:
Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles going straight-ahead.
#17. Why is it wise to slow down a little at night?
Always reduce your speed when it is difficult to see clearly down the road. Speed should be adjusted to safely stop within the area illuminated by the headlights.
#18. If you are in an intersection when an emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaches from behind, you should:
If you are within an intersection, including a roundabout, clear it before you pull over.
Do not stop in an intersection or within a roundabout.
#19. Before getting out of your parked car on the traffic side of a street, you should:
Check traffic before getting out of vehicle. Shut the door as soon as you can after getting out.
#20. Your driving privilege was revoked under the Nebraska Point System Law. Before you can get your license back, you must:
Persons whose license or privilege has been revoked under the Nebraska Point System Law must successfully complete a driver’s education and training course consisting of at least four (4) hours of instruction approved by the Department of Motor Vehicles at their own cost. Course must be successfully completed before the license or privilege to drive can be reinstated.
#21. You approach this road sign. What should you expect ahead?
Divided highway ahead (divided highway begins).
The highway ahead is divided into two one-way roadways. Keep to the right.
#22. Why is it important to know what kind of braking system your vehicle has?
Conventional and anti-lock brakes (ABS) are used differently, so it is important to know what kind of braking system your vehicle has. Knowing how to apply your brakes in an emergency situation may save your life.
#23. When is it safe to pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk?
Do not pass a vehicle which has stopped at a crosswalk. The stopped vehicle may block the view of the pedestrian in the street.
#24. Driving under the influence of medication that impairs your ability to drive safely is:
Alcohol, prescription drugs and emotions can all impair concentration, judgment, and the sensory and perceptual skills needed for careful driving. Driving under the influence of any drug which impairs your ability to drive safely is illegal.
#25. When driving in fog, you should:
Use the low beams in fog or when it is snowing or raining. Light from high beams will reflect back, causing glare and making it more difficult to see ahead.
| This Nebraska License Sample Test | |
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| Questions on each practice test: | 25 |
| Question pool: | 750+ |
| Random questions | |
Facts about Your Nebraska DMV Written Test
| Nebraska Written Knowledge Test for a Permit or Driver’s License | |
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| Number of questions on exam: | 25 questions |
| Passing score: | 80 percent |
| Correct answers to pass: | 20 |
| Allotted time to complete test: | No limit |
| Wait time before retest: | 1 day |
The Purpose of the Online Nebraska Practice Test
We have designed these practice tests to help you study and ultimately pass the written knowledge exam for a Nebraska permit or driver’s license.
Each test is random. Our system draws questions from a larger pool, similar to how DMV creates the official written test. Each test is slightly different from the previous one.
You can take the Nebraska practice tests as often as you like. The tests will help you to get comfortable with everything you need to learn for the written examination.
The practice tests are a learning tool. Use them after reading and studying the Nebraska Driver’s Manual, not as an alternative to studying the manual. You need both.
Nebraska Driver’s Manual
Make sure you get the latest version of the official Nebraska Driver’s Manual. Your driving school typically provides the manual as part of your driver’s education. You can also get a copy from any DMV office or download a copy online from dmv.nebraska.gov.
Nebraska DMV draws all questions on your written exam from this manual’s information. Please read it carefully. Understanding Nebraska traffic laws, rules of the road, and other information in the manual is an essential first step toward successfully passing the exam.
How to Use the Nebraska Practice Test
After reading the manual, take a few practice tests to check how much you have learned.
You will get instant feedback after each practice question. Should you make a mistake, there is also a brief explanation to help you understand the correct answer. Use the manual for more information if you need clarification on the right answers. Being active during a study session is a proven way of learning faster.
At the end of the practice test, you will see your score. Your score is a rough indication of your level of readiness.
You need 20 correct answers to pass your official written test. When practicing for the exam, practice you should only be satisfied once you reach a score of 100%.
Reading questions and choices twice is a good idea, even if it is just a practice test. The most common mistake on the exam is rushing through the test without carefully reading questions and answers.
You are not in a hurry!
Using the Nebraska practice tests to learn how to pace yourself during a test is a good idea. You have plenty of time to complete your written DMV exam.
It also helps to discuss standard rules and safe driving practices with a friend, teacher, parent, or licensed driver. Being active improves learning. The more you know, the easier it will be to pass the examination.
Is the Written Nebraska Examination Hard?
The Nebraska written test is known to be complicated. More than 32 percent of all first-time applicants fail the Nebraska written test. So, you should prepare well.
The true-and-false questions in the manual are not a good representation of the actual exam.
Read more about How to Ace the DMV Test.
Who Must Take the Written Test?
There is a separate written test for each class of license. You can find more information about different tests in the driver’s manual.
First-time applicant
As a first-time applicant, you must always take and pass a written knowledge test.
- Learner’s Permit – Type LPE: must pass vision and written tests.
- Learner’s Permit – Type LPD: must pass vision and written tests. DMV will waive the written test if a school learner’s permit (LPE), school permit (SCP), or learner’s permit (LPD) is valid or has not expired for more than one year.
- School Permit – Type SCP: waived if the applicant has completed a DMV-approved driver safety course.
- Provisional Operator’s Permit – POP: DMV waives the test if the applicant has completed a DMV-approved driver safety course.
- Operator’s License (Class O): waived if the applicant held a POP.
Drivers with an expired out-of-state license
If you have an expired out-of-state driver’s license, you must also take the test before you can get a Nebraska license.
Drivers with a Nebraska license expired more than one year
DMV will waive the written test when you renew a valid Nebraska operator’s license. If you let your license expire for over 12 months, you must take the written test again.
Drivers with a revoked license
After a revocation, you must apply for a new license and retake all tests.
Drivers with a foreign driver’s license
Drivers who move to Nebraska and hold a license from a foreign country other than Canada, Germany, or Mexico must pass all tests before DMV issues a Nebraska driver’s license.
What You Must Know about the Exam
The official test has 25 multiple-choice and true-or-false questions. The passing score is 80%. You must be aware that there can be questions with more than one correct answer, which is the case when you see “All of the above” as the last choice. Ensure you read everything before answering.
The Nebraska written test is a closed-book test. You cannot use your driver’s manual or other books during the examination. Any electronic device, such as your cell phone, is also banned.
If you cheat on the examination, the examiner will end and postpone your exam.
The Nebraska written test has no time limit. You can take as much time as you need to complete the test. Typically, you will finish in less than 15 minutes.
Should you fail your exam, you must retake it on a different day.
You typically take the test as part of your driver’s education, but you can also take the test at a DMV office.
Nebraska DMV does not offer online testing from home.
Nebraska Graduated Licensing Laws
If you are between 14 and 16 years, you can apply for a School Learner’s Permit (LPE). This permit allows a student to legally practice driving for a School Permit (SCP). The School Permit can be issued if you live outside a city of 5,000 or more or attend a school outside a town of 5,000 or more. With a school permit, you can drive unsupervised to and from your school.
The other route to your full driver’s license starts with a standard Learner’s Permit (Type LPD). You must be at least 15 years to apply for the LPD.
The Learner’s Permit allows you to practice driving for a Provisional Operator’s Permit (POP), Operator’s (Class O), or Motorcycle (Class M) License.
A Provisional Operator’s Permit (POP) is the intermediate step between your first learner’s permit and a full unrestricted driver’s license. You must be at least 16 years before DMV issues the provisional permit, and you must have held an LPE, LPD, or SCP for at least six months.
