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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 reason as to why air tanks need to be drained:

2 / 40

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

3 / 40

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

4 / 40

The trailer height is correct for connecting a converter dolly to a second or third trailer when:

5 / 40

Where are shut-off valves located?

6 / 40

Which seats must have a seat belt:

7 / 40

In safe driving, what does communicating mean?

8 / 40

Carry-on baggage cannot be stored:

9 / 40

The purpose for the emergency air line is:

10 / 40

How do you test the trailer service brakes?

11 / 40

When should you not use the parking brakes?

12 / 40

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

13 / 40

When checking the wheelchair lift, the things you should look for are:

14 / 40

What does it mean when the safety valve releases air?

15 / 40

Why should you cover cargo?

16 / 40

An emergency escape ramp should be used _____.

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Drivers placard their vehicle to _____ the risk.

18 / 40

Another term for a smooth bore tank is:

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Select the true statement about converter dollies:

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How many different hazard classes are there?

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What type fire extinguisher is required in the power unit of a placarded vehicle?

22 / 40

Why should you use chocks when parking a trailer without spring brakes?

23 / 40

When must a driver’s inspection report be completed?

24 / 40

In column 1, the "D" symbol means:

25 / 40

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

26 / 40

You should_____to uncouple the converter dolly.

27 / 40

How do you check the connection after locking the kingpin into the fifth wheel?

28 / 40

What is the reason that placards are used?

29 / 40

You do not have to stop at railroad crossings, but must slow down and carefully check for other vehicles:

30 / 40

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

31 / 40

You should_____when the low pressure warning is activated:

32 / 40

What is the best way to prevent brakes form overheating while drive down a steep grade?

33 / 40

Signs of distracted drivers include:

34 / 40

When transporting hazardous loads, you must check the tires at least:

35 / 40

Select the factor that is known to cause brakes to fail or fade. (more than one answer may be correct, but select only one)

36 / 40

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

37 / 40

Which of the following should you do when driving the school bus in high wind?

38 / 40

What gauge on the dashboard indicates electrical system charging rate?

39 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to the braking power of spring brakes.

40 / 40

The system that needs to be checked for signs of leaks with rust or carbon soot and damage is the _____.

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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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