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Prepare for your Nebraska CDL test here. You can take these Nebraska CDL practice test as many times you would like as you get ready to take the official test and earn your license. The best part? All of the tests on this site are 100% free. You will be presented with 40 questions and you must answer 34 questions correctly to pass. There is a 50-minute time limit.  You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Test" button below to begin.

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If there is rust around the nuts, what may it indicate?

2 / 40

An "A/W" the first column of the hazardous materials table means:

3 / 40

Why should you use chocks when parking a trailer without spring brakes?

4 / 40

Upon what does the amount of liquid you can carry in a load depend?

5 / 40

The average person requires how many hours of sleep per 24 hour period?

6 / 40

Which of the following would NOT be part of a standard vehicle inspection?

7 / 40

What does the amount of liquid allowed in the tank depend on?

8 / 40

How should you inspect a converter dolly?

9 / 40

Bus drivers must have a commercial driver license if they drive a vehicle designed to seat more than:

10 / 40

How should the shut off valves at the rear of the trailer be when inspecting doubles?

11 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to your brake function when your ABS fails

12 / 40

A battery box check is important. The battery must be secure, connection must be tight, and cell caps must be present. In addition these items should be checked:

13 / 40

This item should not be rusted, bent, or damaged and centered over evenly spaced tires and dual wheels.

14 / 40

What are some of the important parts in the steering system?

15 / 40

Bus drivers must have a CDL if they drive a vehicle:

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What will occur if you cross the connect the air lines?

17 / 40

Overhead inside mirror is used to:

18 / 40

The trailer height is correct for connecting a converter dolly to a second trailer when:

19 / 40

Mirrors with a convex surface or "spot" mirrors _____.

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Select the correct setup for shut-off valves:

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You do not have a hazardous materials endorsement on your commercial driver license. When can you legally haul hazardous materials?

22 / 40

You should activate hazard lights within approximately how many feet before railroad crossing?

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Why is it dangerous to unlock the pintle hook with the dolly still under the rear trailer?

24 / 40

The purpose for the emergency air line is:

25 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to driving a truck with triple or double trailers:

26 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to the liquid inside of a bulk tank causing a tank truck to roll sideways.

27 / 40

When would a drive-wheel skid result in a jackknife when pulling doubles?

28 / 40

The best way to describe a dual air brake system is:

29 / 40

What action should you take if there is no phone available and you discover your hazardous materials shipment leaking at a rest stop?

30 / 40

At 55 miles-per-hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is:

31 / 40

Which of the following is not a prohibited practice on the bus:

32 / 40

Which of the following is the proper definition of a cargo tank?

33 / 40

The best way to test the low air pressure warning signal is to:

34 / 40

When you have a major leak in the service line and put on the brake, the service air pressure will escape and cause the:

35 / 40

If you work for an interstate carrier:

36 / 40

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

37 / 40

A shipment described on the Hazardous Waste Manifest may only be delivered to another _______ carrier or treatment facility, who then signs the ______, giving you a copy which you must keep.

38 / 40

Check that the parking brake will hold by____when the parking brake is engaged and the trailer brakes released if not a combination vehicle.

39 / 40

For emergency braking to avoid a crash when driving a double trailer you should:

40 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to when a bulk tank vehicle stops at an intersection on a slippery surface:

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How To Get A nebraska Commercial Drivers License

To be eligible for a CDL in Nebraska, applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old to operate a commercial vehicle within the borders of Nebraska and 21 to drive outside of Nebraska.

Applicants must provide verification that they meet the medical requirements. Applicants must complete (Form MCSA-5876) Medical Examiner’s Certificate with an FCSA-approved physician. The document must be completed in its entirety and submitted to the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles via mail, fax or e-mail.

There are also restrictions on who is able to earn a CDL in Nebraska based on their past driving record as well. Potential CDL applicants who have had their licenses revoked, suspended, denied or canceled are not eligible for a CDL in Nebraska.

Endorsements
H – Hazardous Material
N – Tank Vehicles
P – Passenger Vehicles
S – School Bus
T – Towing a Double or Triple Trailer
X – Combination Tank Vehicle and Hazardous Materials

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nebraska CDL License Test Tips

All Nebraska CDL applicants must pass the written knowledge test prior to taking the skills test. There are 50 questions on the general knowledge test, and applicants must answer 40 questions correctly. To be eligible for an endorsement, applicants must take a separate test for each endorsement. Applicants must answer 80 percent of the questions on each test correctly.

The Nebraska skills test includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic control skills and on-road driving. Applicants must pass each evaluation. Recent military veterans and current military members can qualify to have the skills test waived if they were discharged from the military within the past year or are currently enlisted in the reserves or service. Or, they are eligible if they have operated a motor vehicle equivalent to a commercial motor vehicle in the military. Applicants must complete an Application for Military Skills Test Waiver. This document must be certified by a commanding officer.

Additional Information

Information on the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles

The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles regulates the CDL license requirements in Nebraska. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://dmv.nebraska.gov/cdl/cdl

Phone: 402.471.3861

Contact Locations: https://dmv.nebraska.gov/locations

 

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