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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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Select why you should not use the trailer hand valve while driving:

2 / 40

You should make sure the_____before backing under a trailer.

3 / 40

Select the true statement about retest markings:

4 / 40

How do you test the trailer service brakes?

5 / 40

Is it mandatory that all vehicles with air brakes have low air pressure warning signals?

6 / 40

Never refuel your bus:

7 / 40

Air tanks should be drained:

8 / 40

This object should be checked to make sure that the cap(s) are on tight, that it is secure, and there are no leaks.

9 / 40

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

10 / 40

At what "cut out" level does the governor stop pumping air?

11 / 40

Buses may NOT have recapped or regrooved tires:

12 / 40

If you are carrying Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials, how far away must you park from the traveled portion of the roadway?

13 / 40

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

14 / 40

When driving normally, some drivers use the hand valve before applying the brake pedal to prevent jack knifing. Select the most appropriate response to this statement.

15 / 40

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

16 / 40

You should_____to make an emergency stop with air brakes when using the stab braking method.

17 / 40

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable type of marking for hazardous materials?

18 / 40

Select the factors that can cause your brakes to fade or fail:

19 / 40

A "transport index" relates to products that are:

20 / 40

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

21 / 40

What should you hook up before backing a tractor to a trailer for coupling?

22 / 40

Liquid surge affects the handling of a tanker by:

23 / 40

How much space should you see between the lower and upper fifth wheel when checking the coupling of a converter dolly?

24 / 40

Before backing under the trailer you should______when coupling a tractor and trailer with air lines already connected.

25 / 40

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

26 / 40

Select the correct setup for shut-off valves:

27 / 40

Select the false statement about tractor protection valves.

28 / 40

A portable tank differs from a cargo tank in that ______.

29 / 40

Select the action that is not recommended when driving on slippery roads:

30 / 40

This object should be clean with no obstructions, illegal stickers or damage to the glass.

31 / 40

A trailer is at the right height to have the tractor backed up to it when:

32 / 40

Which trailer should be the first one after the tractor?

33 / 40

With most hazardous materials, you may park within 5 feet of the road briefly, if your work requires it. The materials that are the exception and do not allow parking this close to the road are:

34 / 40

You need to raise the landing gear just to the height of where it clears the pavement before driving.

35 / 40

Select the statement that is true in regards to what is required of a driver with a double or triple trailers:

36 / 40

Shifting into a lower gear and removing your foot off of the accelerator to slow your vehicle is known as?

37 / 40

Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

38 / 40

The emergency air line is _____and the service air line is____.

39 / 40

The bolst, brackets, or bushings that attach the air bag and/or spring to the vehicle and axle frame are _____.

40 / 40

Operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others or physically assaulting a driver or their vehicle is known as?

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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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