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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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Make sure that____when the front trailer supports are up and the trailer is resting on the tractor.

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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?

3 / 40

Select the true statement about emergency steering and tankers:

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On the Hazardous Materials Table, column 1 shows:

5 / 40

An air system that is fully charged will typically have ___ psi of pressure.

6 / 40

The sliding mechanism and locking device for a tandem axle on trailers is:

7 / 40

When should you avoid using the parking brake?

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Cylinders containing compressed gases may only be loaded onto a vehicle without a flat floor or platform if the cylinders are:

9 / 40

Where can you find a shipper’s certification?

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The air leakage rate for combination vehicles should not be more than _ psi a minute.

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A safe haven is:

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Carry-on baggage cannot be stored:

13 / 40

On a drawbridge, you do not need to stop, but must slow down and make sure it's safe, when:

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You should check____when loading the small tanks of a cargo tank with bulkheads.

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How should you inspect a converter dolly?

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Why is understanding the loading and unloading procedures so critical?

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How do you supply air to the trailer tanks?

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Make sure that_____before you back under a trailer.

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Why do air brakes take longer to stop than hydraulic brakes?

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Why should you cover cargo?

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For Division 1.1 or 1.2 Explosives A, should the floor liner required be stainless steel?

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Drivers placard their vehicle to _____ the risk.

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Always try to back toward the driver's side because

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When driving in very hot temperatures, you should:

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Wet brakes can cause _____.

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Which of the following is NOT an important reason to look far ahead when you are driving?

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Drivers who transport route controlled radioactive materials must carry a dated certificate of radioactive materials training. This training must have ocurred within the last:

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Select which is not a mandatory emergency equipment:

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What is the correct number of red reflective triangles that you should carry?

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Select the reason as to why you should not use the trailer hand valve while driving.

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Select the statement that is true in regards to quick steering movements and triple/double trailers:

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

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When transporting hazardous waste, you must:

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Select the true statement in regards to unhooking the pintle hook while the converter dolly is still under the trailer.

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How do you check the air flow to the last trailer?

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What is the purpose of a driver placarding his or her vehicle?

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What will probably happen if the converter dolly is still under the second trailer and the pintle hook is unhooked?

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Tires should should be replaced:

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This object should be free of shiny treads, rust, free of cracks and distortions.

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What are you checking when looking at the lubrication level on a dipstick?

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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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