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The Nebraska Class O written test has 25 questions, and you need 80% to pass, so you can miss no more than 5. This practice test is the same length. Its 25 questions are original and unofficial, written to the Nebraska Driver’s Manual topics and DMV permit rules, and are not the DMV’s questions.
Nebraska written test: key facts
- 25 questions; pass with 80% (20 correct).
- You also take a vision test.
- A passing result is valid for 6 months.
- Retakes: one day between tests 1 to 3, and seven days before test 4.
Who must test, waivers and retakes: the Nebraska permit test explained. The full process: learning to drive in Nebraska.
Signs, signals and markings (questions 1 to 8)
1. You can recognize a STOP sign from behind, or when it is covered in snow, because it is the only sign that is:
- A. Triangular
- B. Round
- C. Eight-sided (an octagon)
- D. Shaped like a pennant
Answer: C. Only STOP signs use the octagon shape. Manual topic: signs.
2. A red and white triangle pointing down tells you to:
- A. Stop every time, even when the road is clear
- B. Slow down and give the right of way, stopping if you need to
- C. Merge without checking traffic
- D. Watch for a railroad crossing
Answer: B. A YIELD sign means cross traffic and pedestrians go first. You stop only when you have to. Manual topic: signs.
3. A yellow diamond-shaped sign usually warns you about:
- A. A hazard or change in the road ahead, such as a curve
- B. A law you must obey
- C. Gas, food and lodging
- D. A route number
Answer: A. Yellow diamonds are warning signs. Manual topic: signs.
4. A round yellow sign with a black X and the letters RR means:
- A. A rest area is ahead
- B. Road repairs are ahead
- C. The right lane ends
- D. A railroad crossing is ahead
Answer: D. The round shape is used only for railroad advance warning signs. Manual topic: signs.
5. A steady yellow traffic light means:
- A. Speed up to beat the red light
- B. Stop even if you are already in the intersection
- C. The light is about to turn red, so stop if you can do so safely
- D. Pedestrians have the right of way
Answer: C. Steady yellow warns that red is next. If you are too close to stop safely, go through with care. Manual topic: signals.
6. A flashing red traffic light means:
- A. Come to a complete stop, then go when it is safe, as at a STOP sign
- B. Slow down and go ahead with caution
- C. The signal is broken, so you may ignore it
- D. Stop only if other cars are there
Answer: A. Treat a flashing red light exactly like a STOP sign. Manual topic: signals.
7. A flashing yellow left-turn arrow means you may turn left:
- A. Without stopping, because oncoming traffic must stop
- B. After yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
- C. Only after waiting three seconds
- D. Only if a police officer waves you on
Answer: B. This is a permissive turn. Oncoming traffic may have a green light, so wait for a safe gap. Manual topic: signals.
8. Two solid yellow lines down the center of a two-lane road mean:
- A. Passing is allowed in both directions
- B. Passing is allowed only in daylight
- C. The road is one-way
- D. No passing in either direction
Answer: D. Double solid yellow lines mark a no-passing area for traffic both ways. Manual topic: pavement markings.
Right of way and safe driving (questions 9 to 14)
9. You and another car reach a four-way stop at the same time. The other car is on your right. Who goes first?
- A. You do, because you are on the left
- B. The car on your right
- C. Whoever is driving the larger vehicle
- D. Whoever signals first
Answer: B. When drivers arrive together, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. Manual topic: right of way.
10. At an intersection with no signs or signals, two cars arrive at about the same time. Which driver must yield?
- A. The driver on the left
- B. The driver on the right
- C. The driver going straight
- D. Neither, both may go
Answer: A. At an uncontrolled intersection, yield to the vehicle on your right and to any vehicle already in the intersection. Manual topic: right of way.
11. You are turning left on a solid green light with no arrow. You must:
- A. Go first, because you have a green light
- B. Turn quickly before oncoming cars reach you
- C. Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before you turn
- D. Wait for the light to turn yellow
Answer: C. A plain green light lets you turn left only when there is a safe gap. Manual topic: right of way.
12. An ambulance with its siren and lights on is coming up behind you. You must:
- A. Speed up to stay ahead of it
- B. Stop at once, even in the middle of an intersection
- C. Move to the left lane and keep going
- D. Pull over to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes
Answer: D. Clear any intersection first, then pull to the right and stop. Manual topic: emergency vehicles.
13. Your car starts to hydroplane on a wet road. You should:
- A. Brake hard
- B. Accelerate to push through the water
- C. Turn the wheel sharply
- D. Ease off the gas, keep the wheel straight and avoid hard braking
Answer: D. Your tires are riding on water. Let the car slow until they grip the road again. Manual topic: emergencies.
14. What is the only thing that lowers your blood alcohol level?
- A. Time
- B. Black coffee
- C. A cold shower
- D. Eating a large meal
Answer: A. Your body removes alcohol at a steady rate, and nothing speeds it up. Manual topic: alcohol.
Nebraska permit (LPD) rules (questions 15 to 18)
15. At what age can you be issued a Nebraska Learner’s Permit (LPD)?
- A. 14
- B. 15
- C. 16
- D. 17
Answer: B. You can apply up to 60 days before your 15th birthday, but the permit is issued on or after it. DMV rules: licensing.
16. An LPD holder may drive only with:
- A. Any licensed driver aged 18
- B. A passenger aged 16 or older
- C. A licensed driver aged 21 or older in the seat beside them
- D. No one, if it is daylight
Answer: C. The supervisor must sit in the front seat next to you. DMV rules: licensing.
17. LPD and POP holders may use an interactive wireless communication device while driving:
- A. Hands-free only
- B. Not at all
- C. At stop signs
- D. For calls under one minute
Answer: B. Put the phone away before you start the car. Nebraska law: distracted driving.
18. A School Permit (SCP) is for students who:
- A. Live or go to school outside a larger city
- B. Live in Omaha or Lincoln
- C. Are 18 or older
- D. Have failed the written test
Answer: A. You can get one from 14 years 2 months, after holding an LPE or LPD for 2 months. See Nebraska school permit and LPE. DMV rules: licensing.
Nebraska POP and point rules (questions 19 to 25)
19. How long must you hold an LPE, SCP or LPD before applying for a Provisional Operator’s Permit (POP)?
- A. 30 days
- B. 3 months
- C. 6 months
- D. 1 year
Answer: C. You also need fewer than 3 points in the 6 months before you apply. DMV rules: licensing.
20. On the 50-hour route to a POP, how many of the hours must be between sunset and sunrise?
- A. 5
- B. 10
- C. 15
- D. 20
Answer: B. The other route is a DMV-approved driver safety course, which waives the written and drive tests. DMV rules: licensing.
21. A POP holder may drive alone during which hours?
- A. 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- B. 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- C. Any time
- D. 6 a.m. to midnight
Answer: D. From midnight to 6 a.m. you may drive only to or from work or a school activity, or with a qualifying adult. See Nebraska POP rules. DMV rules: licensing.
22. In the first 6 months on a POP, how many passengers under 19 who are not immediate family may you carry?
- A. 0
- B. 1
- C. 2
- D. 3
Answer: B. Every passenger must also use a seat belt or child restraint. DMV rules: licensing.
23. You can move from a POP to a full Class O license after holding the POP for 12 months with:
- A. Fewer than 6 points
- B. No more than 12 points
- C. Fewer than 3 points in the previous 12 months
- D. A new road test
Answer: C. The written and drive tests are waived for this step. DMV rules: licensing.
24. A Nebraska driver under 21 collects 6 or more points within 12 months. What happens?
- A. Nothing until 12 points
- B. A warning letter only
- C. Their permit is extended
- D. They must complete a driver improvement course
Answer: D. Separately, 12 points in 2 years leads to revocation for any driver. DMV rules: points.
25. How many points in 2 years lead to revocation of a Nebraska license?
- A. 6
- B. 8
- C. 12
- D. 18
Answer: C. A first point revocation lasts 6 months. DMV rules: points.
How to score yourself against the Nebraska standard
| Correct out of 25 | What it means |
|---|---|
| 23 to 25 | Ready for the written test. |
| 20 to 22 | A pass at the 80% standard. Review what you missed. |
| Under 20 | A fail on the real test. Reread the manual’s licensing and rules of the road chapters. |
The Nebraska DMV also has a free Class O practice exam online and as an app. Its questions differ from the real test, so use it with the manual, not instead of it.
Common questions
Are these the real Nebraska DMV questions?
No. They are original, unofficial practice questions written to the Nebraska Driver’s Manual topics and DMV rules.
How many questions can I miss on the Nebraska permit test?
Five. You need 20 of 25 (80%).
What if I fail the Nebraska written test several times?
Wait one day between tests 1 to 3 and seven days before test 4. After 6 failures, wait 90 days or complete an approved driver training course. See the permit test guide.
Do I have to take the written test for a POP?
Not if you complete a DMV-approved driver safety course, or if your LPD is still valid or expired less than a year ago.
What does the LPD cost?
The DMV fee table lists an original LPD at $13, including the $5 security fee. Check the current figure with the Nebraska DMV.
Are there practice tests for other states?
Yes. See US permit practice tests by state.
Sources
- Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles, “Learner’s Permit (LPD)” (dmv.nebraska.gov)
- Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles, “Provisional Operator’s Permit (POP)” (dmv.nebraska.gov)
- Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles, “Nebraska Point System” (dmv.nebraska.gov)
- Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles, “How many times can you take your driving test” (dmv.nebraska.gov)
- Nebraska Legislature, “Nebraska Revised Statutes 60-4,120.01 and 60-4,123” (nebraskalegislature.gov)