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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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What will happen right away should the service air line come apart but the emergency line is intact while driving a combination vehicle?

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You must have placards for explosives, poison gas or flammables exceeding:

3 / 40

An emergency escape ramp should be used _____.

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If you are driving a 100-foot truck with double trailers at 30 mph in dry conditions, how many seconds of space should there be between your truck and other vehicles?

5 / 40

When you have a major leak in the service line and you apply pressure to the brakes, the service air pressure will escape and:

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Rods, connecting links, and arms from the steering box to the wheel are a part of the:

7 / 40

What position should the tractor protection control valve be in after coupling?

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What is the best way to prevent brakes form overheating while drive down a steep grade?

9 / 40

You should____in order to inspect the coupling.

10 / 40

There should be ___space between the upper and lower fifth wheel after coupling.

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You should follow behind other vehicles ______when traveling under 40 mph.

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This object is required to be checked for damage, that it's secure, and strong enough to handle any cargo.

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How many different hazard classes are there?

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Unless you_____you will feel the effects of a liquid surge.

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When inspecting the_____you pump the pedals 3 times and then hold it down for 5 seconds feeling for no movement to occur.

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Which trailer is more likely to roll over when pulling 3 trailers?

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Never refuel your bus:

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What does the drain valve for air tanks remove?

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The golden rule for school buses when approaching and crossing railroad tracks is:

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Anti-lock brakes:

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Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?

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Select which vehicles are required to have a low air pressure warning signal:

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How often should you check the tires on a placarded trailer that has dual tires?

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When driving a combination vehicle, the trailer breaks away severing the air lines. The trailer brakes should come on and ____.

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What should you hear when you test the trailer brakes by opening the service air line at rear of trailer with the hand valve on?

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Your vehicle is going down a long hill and your brakes begin to fail. What should you do?

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Forward and back surge is powerful in this type of tanker.

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The parking brakes should be used____in air brake vehicles.

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Do you need to stop before a railroad crossing if you are hauling 100 pounds of Division 4.3 materials?

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What is the safest way to stop unruly behavior on the bus?

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A placard is required for a combustible liquid at?

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Which of the following types of cargo can never be carrier on a bus with riders?

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There must be a hazardous materials identification number on the ______ and on the ______.

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One reason hauling liquids in tank vehciles require special care is:

35 / 40

The crack-the-whip effect is more likely to cause the front trailer to tip over.

36 / 40

It is very important that you never smoke around which hazard classes?

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With Division 1.2 or 1.3 Explosive B, how close to the travelled part of the roadway can you park?

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How often should air tanks be drained?

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How do you secure a second trailer to your combination vehicle?

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The two main things to look ahead for while driving are _____.

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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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