Nebraska DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

This page covers what you need to know for the Nebraska driver's license knowledge exam: how the test works, the Nebraska-specific rules that often show up on it, and sample questions with explained answers. Everything here is based on the official Nebraska driver's manual and state traffic code (sources are listed at the bottom). The real Nebraska test has 25 questions and you need 20 correct (80%) to pass.

When you're ready, take a free 25-question practice test that mixes Nebraska-specific questions with general driving questions, with an explanation after every answer. Each attempt draws a new set. No signup needed.

Nebraska Permit Test and Licensing Facts

Knowledge Test	25 questions, must score 20/25 (80%) to pass
Minimum Permit Age	14
Minimum License Age	16
Speed Limits	Highway: up to 75 mph \| Residential: 25 mph \| School Zone: 15 mph
DUI Law	BAC limit: 0.08% (Under 21: 0.02%)
Point System	Points range from 1 to 12. 12 points in 2 years results in license revocation.

Rules Specific to Nebraska

Nebraska issues a School Permit (LPE) at age 14 years 2 months allowing driving to school only
Provisional license holders under 18 cannot drive between midnight and 6 AM
Nebraska's point system assigns 6 points for reckless driving and 3 points for speeding 11-15 mph over the limit

Sample Nebraska Permit Test Questions

These questions cover rules that are specific to Nebraska. They're the ones people most often miss, because the answer differs from state to state.

In Nebraska, driving is illegal at or above what BAC regardless of age?
- A. 0.05%
- B. 0.08%
- C. 0.10%
- D. 0.15%
Answer: 0.08%. Nebraska uses 0.08% as the per se DUI limit.
In Nebraska, what BAC level applies to drivers under age 21?
- A. 0.00%
- B. 0.01%
- C. 0.02%
- D. 0.08%
Answer: 0.02%. Nebraska enforces a lower BAC threshold for underage drivers.
In Nebraska, how far in advance must you signal before turning?
- A. 50 feet
- B. 100 feet
- C. 200 feet
- D. 300 feet
Answer: 100 feet. Drivers must signal at least 100 feet before a turn or lane change.
In Nebraska, parking is prohibited within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
- A. 5 feet
- B. 10 feet
- C. 15 feet
- D. 25 feet
Answer: 15 feet. This space ensures emergency vehicles can access hydrants.
In Nebraska, traffic fines in work zones are generally:
- A. Doubled
- B. Reduced
- C. Unchanged
- D. Waived
Answer: Doubled. Nebraska increases penalties to protect highway workers.
What is the minimum age for a Nebraska School Learner's Permit (LPE)?
- A. 13
- B. 14
- C. 15
- D. 16
Answer: 14. You may not apply for an LPE before your 14th birthday, and a licensed driver must sit beside you.
When may a Nebraska Provisional Operator's Permit (POP) holder not drive, unless going to or from school activities or work?
- A. 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- B. 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- C. Midnight to 6 a.m.
- D. 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.
Answer: Midnight to 6 a.m.. POP holders may not drive from midnight to 6 a.m. except to or from school activities or work. A violation adds one point.
What is the fine for a Nebraska permit or provisional driver's first cell phone violation?
- A. $25
- B. $100
- C. $200
- D. $500
Answer: $200. Teen permit and provisional drivers may not use any interactive wireless device while driving; the first offense is a $200 fine plus points.
Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit in a Nebraska business district?
- A. 15 mph
- B. 20 mph
- C. 25 mph
- D. 30 mph
Answer: 20 mph. Nebraska defaults: 20 mph in business districts, 25 mph in residential districts, and 50 mph on gravel roads.
What is Nebraska's default speed limit on a gravel (not dustless) road?
- A. 35 mph
- B. 45 mph
- C. 50 mph
- D. 55 mph
Answer: 50 mph. Gravel or non-dustless roads default to 50 mph; paved roads off the state highway system default to 55 mph.
What are fines for speeding in a Nebraska school zone or a work zone with workers present?
- A. The same as normal
- B. Doubled
- C. Tripled
- D. Halved
Answer: Doubled. Fines are doubled in school zones and in work zones when workers are present.
In Nebraska, you may not pass within how many feet of an intersection or railroad crossing?
- A. 50 feet
- B. 100 feet
- C. 200 feet
- D. 500 feet
Answer: 100 feet. Passing within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing is unlawful.
In Nebraska, you may not park within how many feet of a flashing signal, stop sign, or yield sign?
- A. 15 feet
- B. 20 feet
- C. 30 feet
- D. 50 feet
Answer: 30 feet. Don't park within 30 feet of a flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign, or other traffic control device at the roadside.
When must Nebraska drivers dim their headlights while following another vehicle?
- A. Within 100 feet
- B. Within 200 feet
- C. Within 300 feet
- D. Within 500 feet
Answer: Within 200 feet. Dim when following within 200 feet of another vehicle and when meeting oncoming vehicles.
Under Nebraska's Move Over law on a multi-lane controlled-access highway, what must you do?
- A. Keep your speed
- B. Move at least one lane away from the stopped vehicle with flashing lights
- C. Stop behind the vehicle
- D. Honk to alert workers
Answer: Move at least one lane away from the stopped vehicle with flashing lights. Move into a lane at least one travel lane away from stopped emergency, road assistance, utility, maintenance, or waste collection vehicles.
What is the maximum fine for a first violation of Nebraska's Move Over law?
- A. $50
- B. $100
- C. $250
- D. $500
Answer: $100. A first offense is up to $100; later offenses up to $500 and/or 7 days in jail.
How many points in two years cause automatic revocation of a Nebraska license for six months?
- A. 8
- B. 10
- C. 12
- D. 15
Answer: 12. Accumulating 12 points in a two-year period brings an automatic six-month revocation.
What must Nebraska drivers under 21 do if they accumulate six or more points within one year?
- A. Nothing
- B. Take a driver improvement course within three months
- C. Retake the road test
- D. Pay a $500 fine
Answer: Take a driver improvement course within three months. Drivers under 21 with six or more points in a year must take a driver improvement course within three months.
How long is the temporary license valid after a Nebraska officer confiscates your license for refusing or failing an alcohol test?
- A. 5 days
- B. 15 days
- C. 30 days
- D. 90 days
Answer: 15 days. You get a temporary license valid for 15 days, after which the license is revoked unless a hearing dismisses the violation.
How much clearance must you leave when passing a bicyclist in Nebraska?
- A. At least 2 feet
- B. At least 3 feet
- C. At least 5 feet
- D. Half a lane
Answer: At least 3 feet. Leave at least three feet when passing a bicycle, and keep that clearance until safely past.

Nebraska Permit Test FAQ

How many questions are on the Nebraska permit test?

The Nebraska knowledge test has 25 multiple-choice questions. You need at least 20 correct answers (80%) to pass.

How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Nebraska?

The minimum age for a learner's permit in Nebraska is 14. The minimum age for a driver's license is 16.

What is the legal blood alcohol limit in Nebraska?

Nebraska calls impaired driving DUI. The limit is 0.08% BAC for drivers 21 and over, and 0.02% for drivers under 21.

How does the Nebraska driver point system work?

Points range from 1 to 12. 12 points in 2 years results in license revocation.

What are the default speed limits in Nebraska?

Typical limits in Nebraska are up to 75 mph on highways, 25 mph in residential areas and 15 mph in school zones. Posted signs always take priority.

Sources

The facts and questions on this page are based on the following official Nebraska government sources:

Facts and questions last checked against the Nebraska Driver's Manual on September 26, 2026.

Laws change. Always check the current Nebraska driver's manual before your test. This site is unofficial and not affiliated with any Nebraska government agency.