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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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Animals and human foodstuffs should not be loaded in the same vehicle with?

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

3 / 40

Overhead inside mirror is used to:

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What are the dividers that are inside tankers that have an opening at the bottom and top?

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What keeps air in the tanks should the air compressor develop a leak?

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The reason a bulk liquid tanker is hard to handle is:

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You should be extra cautious when___while driving a smooth bore tanker combination.

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There must not be more than_____for engine compartment belts.

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Spring brakes are usually held back by_____during normal driving.

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The cause of almost half of all truck driver deaths are:

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Which of the following should you do when confronted by an aggressive driver?

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Which of the following will confirm that you are driving with anti-lock brakes?

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This should have no illegal stickers, dirt, obstructions, or damage to the glass.

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When transporting hazardous waste, you must:

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This object should not be spliced, cut, chafed, or worn through to allow steel braid to show.

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Buses may carry small-arms ammunition labeled ORM-D, emergency hospital supplies, and drugs. However, buses must never carry:

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In what position should the converter dolly air tank drain valves and pintle hook be in?

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If you work for an interstate carrier:

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When arriving at the destination announce:

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Where are shut off valves located on trailers that are doubles or triples?

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

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What is the brake system that applies and releases the brakes when the brake pedal is used?

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Select the reason as to why air tanks need to be drained:

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You should check the_____when loading small tanks equipped with bulkheads.

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What placards, if any, do you need if your load includes 20 pounds of Division 2.3 gas and 1,001 pounds of flammable gas?

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

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Make sure____when the front trailer supports are up and the trailer is sitting on the tractor.

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____is the most common type of foundation brakes used by heavy vehicles.

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You should check your mirrors while making a lane change:

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Suspension systems:

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Select the true statement in regards to a converter dolly:

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Two causes of tire fires are ______.

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The interlock system for the brake and accelerator on a transit coach may be used:

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As the driver of a bus, how can you best avoid hindering other traffic on the highway?

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You should look into the back of the fifth wheel on a dolly to see if it is locked onto the kingpin.

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

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When should air tanks be drained?

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Urban mass transit coaches may have a brake and accelerator interlock system. Which of the following statements is true?

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When does your vehicle's single brake system need an adjustment?

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

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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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