Nebraska DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

Correct answer: Within 30 days

A new resident with a valid out-of-state license must obtain a Nebraska license within 30 days.

Source: Section 1A: Who Must Have a Nebraska License

Correct answer: No use of any interactive wireless device

Teen permit and POP holders may not use any interactive wireless communication device while driving; a first offense is a $200 fine plus points.

Source: Section 1B: Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Driving Restrictions

Correct answer: Three years

Proof of financial responsibility, usually Form SR-22, must be maintained for three years after the original revocation ends.

Source: Section 1Q: Suspensions, Revocations, Impoundments and Confiscations – 1Q-2 Point Revocation Procedures

Correct answer: Impounded by the court for 30 days

For a .02% conviction the court impounds the license for 30 days; for an underage refusal, 90 days.

Source: Section 1Q: Suspensions, Revocations, Impoundments and Confiscations – 1Q-6 .02% Under Age Drinking and Driving

Correct answer: 9 and 3 o'clock

The recommended hand position for vehicles with a steering-wheel air bag is 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock.

Source: Section 2B: Air Bags, Child Restraints and Seat Belts – Air Bags

Correct answer: Brake firmly, steer, and stop

You face more risk if you swerve; brake firmly, steer to maintain control, and stop as safely as possible. Don't veer.

Source: Section 2D: Don't Veer for Deer

Correct answer: Dusk to dawn, in spring and fall

Watch for deer from dusk to dawn, in spring and fall, near water and wooded areas; they travel in groups, so expect more than one.

Source: Section 2D: Don't Veer for Deer

Correct answer: As an all-way stop

When a signal is not working and no officer or flagger is present, the intersection is treated as an all-way stop.

Source: Section 3A: Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Stop completely anyway

A flashing red light at a railroad crossing requires a complete stop even if no train is visible.

Source: Section 3A: Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Turn carefully, yielding to others

A flashing yellow arrow lets you cautiously turn in the arrow's direction, yielding to pedestrians and other traffic.

Source: Section 3A: Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Schools, pedestrians and bicycles

Yellow-green is used for warning signs specific to pedestrians, bicycles, playgrounds, schools and school buses; pink marks incident management.

Source: Section 3B-1: Sign Colors

Correct answer: 20 mph

The default limit is 20 mph in business districts and 25 mph in residential districts.

Source: Section 4C: Speed Laws

Correct answer: 100 feet

It is unlawful to pass within 100 feet of any intersection or railroad crossing, or on a hill, curve or bridge where vision is blocked.

Source: Section 4D: Passing

Correct answer: 15 feet

You may not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

Source: Section 4F: Parking

Correct answer: 12 months

Drivers under 18 who have held a POP for at least 12 months without three or more points in the past 12 months may get a Class O license (minimum age 17).

Source: Section 1C-6: Operator's License (Class O)

Correct answer: Everyone, driver included

All occupants riding with a permit holder, including the driver, must wear a seat belt; violations carry a $25 fine.

Source: Section 1B: Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Driving Restrictions

Correct answer: License revoked for up to one year

Persons who leave the scene of a crash may have their license revoked for up to one year upon conviction; it is also a 6-point violation.

Source: Section 1Q: Suspensions, Revocations, Impoundments and Confiscations – 1Q-13 Leaving the Scene

Correct answer: 15 days

Under ALR the officer confiscates the license and issues a temporary license that expires 15 days after it is issued.

Source: Section 1Q: Suspensions, Revocations, Impoundments and Confiscations – 1Q-7 Administrative License Revocation

Correct answer: At least 10 inches

Drivers of air-bag-equipped vehicles should keep at least 10 inches between themselves and the steering wheel.

Source: Section 2B: Air Bags, Child Restraints and Seat Belts – Air Bags

Correct answer: Exit first, then pull over

If you are in the roundabout, continue to your exit and, once beyond the splitter island, pull over; avoid stopping in the roundabout.

Source: Section 4B: Right-of-Way – Roundabouts