Nebraska Permit Test FAQ
Plain-English answers about the Nebraska permit test, from the Nebraska Driver's Manual. Always check the official guide for the current rules.
The written and drive tests
How many questions are on the Nebraska permit test?
The Nebraska knowledge test has 25 questions, and you need 20 right (80%) to pass. Our full practice exam uses the same size and pass mark. Always confirm the current test with the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles.
What happens if I fail a Nebraska DMV test?
You can't take a failed test again on the same day. After three drive tests failed in a row, you must first finish a DMV-approved driver training course or hold a Learner's Permit for 90 days. (Nebraska Driver's Manual, p. 12)
Can a Nebraska driver safety course replace the DMV tests?
Yes. Teens who complete a DMV-approved driver safety course have the written and drive tests waived for the School Permit and the POP; the school sends the results to the DMV. (Nebraska Driver's Manual, p. 3–4)
What car do I need for the Nebraska drive test?
You bring your own, of the type your license covers. It must be in good mechanical shape with working brake lights and speedometer, clean working seat belts for you and the examiner, and a clean interior. (Nebraska Driver's Manual, p. 11–12)
Nebraska permits
How old do I have to be for a Nebraska learner's permit?
15 for the Learner's Permit (LPD); you may apply 60 days ahead, but it's issued on or after your birthday. A School Learner's Permit (LPE) is possible from 14 if you qualify for a School Permit. (Nebraska Driver's Manual, p. 2–3)
Who qualifies for a Nebraska School Permit?
Teens who live, or go to school, outside a city of 5,000 or more. From 14 years and 2 months, after two months on an LPE or LPD, it lets you drive alone to and from school by the most direct route, or anywhere with a licensed driver 21 or older. (Nebraska Driver's Manual, p. 2–3)
When do Nebraska learner and school permits expire?
One year from the day it's issued. A School Learner's Permit lasts six months, and a School Permit ends at 16 years and 3 months. (Nebraska Driver's Manual, p. 2–4)
The Provisional Operator's Permit (POP)
When can I get a Nebraska POP?
At 16 (you may apply 60 days early), after holding a permit for six months with fewer than three points in that time, plus either a DMV-approved driver safety course or a signed 50-hour form with at least 10 hours at night. (Nebraska Driver's Manual, p. 4)
What are the Nebraska POP night and passenger limits?
Without a parent, guardian or licensed driver 21+ along, you may drive between midnight and 6 a.m. only to or from work or a school activity, and for the first six months you may carry only one passenger under 19 from outside your immediate family. (Nebraska Driver's Manual, p. 4)
When does a Nebraska POP become a full Class O license?
From 17, after holding the POP for 12 months without three or more points in the past year. The tests are waived, so you can get the license online or at a driver licensing office. (Nebraska Driver's Manual, p. 5)
Alcohol, points and your license
What is Nebraska's alcohol limit for drivers under 21?
Nebraska has a zero tolerance law: driving at .02% or more under 21 is illegal, and a first conviction means the court holds your license for 30 days. (Nebraska Driver's Manual, p. 20–24)
How many points cost a Nebraska driver their license?
Twelve points within two years revoke the license for six months. Drivers under 21 who reach six points in a year must take a driver improvement course within three months. (Nebraska Driver's Manual, p. 18)
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