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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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Which of the following is a key steering component?

2 / 40

When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?

3 / 40

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

4 / 40

Before pulling away, make sure the landing gear of the trailer is:

5 / 40

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

6 / 40

While driving at night, which lights should you use as often as you can?

7 / 40

The purpose for the emergency air line is:

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The best way to go into a curve is to decrease your speed going into the curve and then ____going through it.

9 / 40

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

10 / 40

How far before a railroad crossing should you stop your bus?

11 / 40

Select the false statement about tractor protection valves.

12 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to brake drums:

13 / 40

When this item is missing or loose, movement may occur between the fifth wheel assembly and the frame.

14 / 40

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

15 / 40

Do converter dollies have spring brakes?

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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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Select which is not an engine compartement belt:

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This object should not be worn dangerously thin where visible.

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

20 / 40

When should the trailer hand valve be used?

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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.

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______is a device that connects the service and emergency air lines between the tractor and trailer.

23 / 40

Select when you should use the parking brake:

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

25 / 40

When you discharge an unruly passenger, you must choose a place that is:

26 / 40

What is the purpose of cladding in a tanker?

27 / 40

How do you determine if slack adjusters need to be adjusted?

28 / 40

Where should you place your warning devices if you must stop on a one-way or divided highway?

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Select whether the following statement is true or false: Front wheel brakes are good to use in all conditions.

30 / 40

The bus driver must accept responsibility for supervising and controlling students while on the bus route. Who is the person in charge?

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

32 / 40

If you work for an interstate carrier:

33 / 40

Select the step that comes first:

34 / 40

You should_____when the low pressure warning is activated:

35 / 40

What can you do at an accident site to help avoid another accident?

36 / 40

Of the following hazardous material classes, which is the most dangerous?

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The parking brakes should be used____in air brake vehicles.

38 / 40

Play of the steering wheel should not exceed:

39 / 40

How high should you crank the landing gear?

40 / 40

Carry-on baggage cannot be stored:

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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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Please use the links below to access more valuable Nebraska CDL testing resources and to learn more about practice driving tests for the state of Nebraska.