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Nebraska DMV written test guide
Everything you need to know about the written test in Nebraska, with the rules your state asks about and practice questions with answers.
| Agency | Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) |
|---|---|
| Official handbook | Nebraska Driver's Manual ↗ |
| Questions | 25 |
| To pass | 20 of 25 correct |
| Test in Spanish? | Yes |
Class O written test: 25 questions, you can miss 5; 80% needed to pass. Taken on a testing tablet at a driver licensing office; written, audio and non-verbal picture versions. A failed test cannot be retaken the same day; after six failed written tests you must wait 90 days or complete a driver training course. Passed results are valid for 6 months. Completing a DMV-approved driver safety course waives the written and drive tests for the school permit and POP.
Nebraska rules you need to know
- Alcohol, 21 and over: In Nebraska the legal limit for drivers 21 and over is 0.08% BAC. Official source ↗
- Alcohol, under 21: Under 21, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of 0.02% or higher. Official source ↗
- Following distance: Keep at least 3 seconds of following distance, and more in bad conditions. Official source ↗
- High beams: Dim your high beams when meeting oncoming vehicles and within 200 feet when following. Official source ↗
- Turn signal: Signal at least 100 feet before turning or moving right or left. Official source ↗
- Fire hydrant: Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Official source ↗
- Crosswalk: Do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. Official source ↗
- School bus: You need not stop for a school bus on the other side of a roadway divided by a median. Official source ↗
- Right on red: Right on red is allowed after a complete stop unless a sign prohibits it. Official source ↗
- Left on red: Left on red is allowed only from a one-way street onto another one-way street. Official source ↗
- Cell phone: No driver may text on a handheld device; permit and provisional drivers may not use phones at all. Official source ↗
- Move Over law: On controlled-access highways, move a lane away from stopped vehicles; if you can't, slow down. Official source ↗
- Permit age: You can get a learner's permit at 15, or a school learner's permit at 14. Official source ↗
Nebraska test FAQ
How many questions are on the Nebraska written test?
The written test has 25 questions and you need 20 correct to pass.
Can I take the Nebraska driver's test in Spanish?
Yes. Nebraska offers the written test in Spanish.
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Nebraska?
You can get a learner's permit at 15, or a school learner's permit at 14.
What documents do I need for a permit in Nebraska?
It depends on your situation (identity, residency and Social Security number or an alternative). Check the official list from Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) before you go.
Documents guide → · How to pass on the first try →
11 Nebraska practice questions
1. The Nebraska Class O written test has 25 questions. How many must you answer correctly to pass?
- 15
- 22
- 20
- 25
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Answer: 20
You can miss 5 of the 25 questions; 80 percent is required to pass.
2. In Nebraska, if you are under 21, driving is illegal starting at what BAC?
- 0.05%
- 0.10%
- 0.08%
- 0.02%
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Answer: 0.02%
Nebraska has zero tolerance: drivers under 21 may not drive with a BAC of 0.02 percent or higher.
3. At what age can you get an LPD learner's permit in Nebraska?
- 16
- 15 and a half
- 15
- 14
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Answer: 15
The LPD is issued at 15; you may apply up to 60 days before your 15th birthday.
4. With a Nebraska provisional operator's permit, during what hours may you not drive alone, except for school or work?
- 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- Midnight to 6 a.m.
- 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.
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Answer: Midnight to 6 a.m.
POP holders may drive unsupervised from 6 a.m. to midnight, or anytime with a parent, guardian or licensed driver 21 or older.
5. In Nebraska, a school bus stops with red lights on the other side of a road divided by a median. What do you do?
- Stop anyway, always
- Slow to 10 mph
- Stop only if you see children
- Keep going; you need not stop
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Answer: Keep going; you need not stop
The only exception to stopping is approaching a school bus from the opposite direction on a roadway divided by a median.
6. In Nebraska, a school bus turns on its amber warning lights before stopping. What is the most you may drive?
- 15 mph
- 25 mph
- 35 mph
- 20 mph
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Answer: 25 mph
When meeting or overtaking a bus with flashing amber lights, slow to 25 mph and prepare to stop.
7. For an adult with a regular license in Nebraska, what does the phone law ban while driving?
- Hearing weather alerts
- Reading or typing texts
- Using the car's built-in screen
- Talking hands-free
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Answer: Reading or typing texts
Nebraska bans reading, typing or sending written messages on a handheld device while the vehicle is moving.
8. In Nebraska, if you fail the written test six times, how long must you wait to retest?
- 90 days
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 30 days
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Answer: 90 days
After six failed written tests you must wait 90 days or show proof of completing a driver training course.
9. In Nebraska, how close to a fire hydrant may you park, at minimum?
- 25 feet
- 10 feet
- 5 feet
- 15 feet
10. In Nebraska, within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection may you NOT park?
- 50 feet
- 15 feet
- 10 feet
- 20 feet
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Answer: 20 feet
Do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
11. In Nebraska, at least how far ahead must you signal before turning?
- 300 feet
- 100 feet
- 50 feet
- 200 feet
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Answer: 100 feet
Signal at least 100 feet before turning or moving right or left.
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Facts checked against the official state handbook and website in October 2026. Rules change: always check the official handbook.