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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 the true statement in regards to an application pressure gauge:

2 / 40

At around____the governor allows the air compressor to start pumping again:

3 / 40

Select the statement that best describes what the trailer air supply control does:

4 / 40

What is NOT one of the four skill areas that operating a commercial vehicle requires?

5 / 40

Five hazard classes that require placarding in any amount are ______.

6 / 40

Select the answer that is controlled by the foot brake.

7 / 40

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

8 / 40

You should keep a minimum of ____between another vehicle and the double trailer with 100 ft truck driving at 30 mph.

9 / 40

What is most likely to occur when driving a tanker truck and the front wheels begin to skid?

10 / 40

You must control how far packages labeled "Radioactive II" or "Radioactive III" are located from people and cargo space walls by referring to:

11 / 40

What is the standee line?

12 / 40

If you are hauling hazardous materials and have ___ tires on your vehicle, you must stop and check them every time you park.

13 / 40

The basic description of a hazardous material includes the hazard class, the identification number, and the proper shipping name. Which one must appear first on the shipping paper?

14 / 40

You should expect____when backing a tractor under a trailer.

15 / 40

Select the true statement:

16 / 40

With the engine cut off and the brakes released the air loss in a straight truck or bus should not be more than:

17 / 40

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?

18 / 40

You should check that the _____are secure, caps are on tight, and is not leaking.

19 / 40

Select the true statement about retest markings:

20 / 40

Another term for a smooth bore tank is:

21 / 40

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

22 / 40

Which of the following is the proper definition of a cargo tank?

23 / 40

You should_____when checking the slack adjusters on S-Cam brakes.

24 / 40

Select the true statement about empty trucks:

25 / 40

Which of the following statements is true about speed management?

26 / 40

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

27 / 40

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

28 / 40

What is most likely to occur when the front wheels begin to skid?

29 / 40

If you are drowsy, you should _____ before you drive.

30 / 40

A hazard class that uses transport indexes to determine the amount that can be loaded in a single vehicle is _____.

31 / 40

Select the two reasons as to why special care is needed when driving a tank vehicle:

32 / 40

Wet brakes can cause _____.

33 / 40

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

34 / 40

Double and triple trailers should be driven with care to avoid a rollover or jacknife.

35 / 40

Secure baggage and freight in ways that avoid damage and:

36 / 40

What is the purpose of the supply pressure gauge?

37 / 40

The belt that you need to make sure is securely mounted, without frays, and adjusts and latches properly is the:

38 / 40

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

39 / 40

While completing the 1st component of the air brake check you are required to fully push down on the foot brake and _____.

40 / 40

What is the purpose of cladding in a tanker?

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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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