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

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

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Your bus starts to lean toward the outside on a banked curve, you are:

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For emergency braking to avoid a crash when driving a double trailer you should:

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Select the true statement about stop valves in a cargo tank:

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

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

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If you are stopped on an incline, how can you start moving without rolling back?

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You should never brake and should rely only steering inputs to avoid a crash while driving a tanker truck.

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This gauge will indicate if the generator or alternator is charging:

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What will happen should a driver cross the air lines when hooking up the an older trailer?

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Which of the following is a necessary qualification for non-bulk packaging?

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Select the true statement in regards to converter dollies:

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The school bus driver may be the only contact person from school system some parents meet. The percentage of such parents is as high as:

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

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What are spring brakes?

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

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The most stable tanker shape is:

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You should place the starter switch key into your pocket while you are performing the pre-trip inspection because:

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This should be cleaned and then adjusted properly while inside the cab.

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Select the true statement about convex ("spot") mirrors.

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Why is it dangerous to unlock the pintle hook with the dolly still under the rear trailer?

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The best way to test the low air pressure warning signal is to:

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Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

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A tractor should not be backed under a trailer until the whole air system is:

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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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Select the true statement in regards to your brake function when your ABS fails

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Rods, connecting links, and arms from the steering box to the wheel are a part of the:

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Do empty trucks have the best braking?

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Make sure that____when the front trailer supports are up and the trailer is resting on the tractor.

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Some city transit buses may have a brake-door interlock system, this system:

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Select the load of the trailer that will require the shorter distance to stop.

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How do you check the power steering fluid?

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How should the hand valve be used?

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

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Which of the following statements about the bus interior is false?

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How often should you check the tires on a placarded trailer that has dual tires?

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The direction of liquid movement not prevented by baffles is:

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Some school busses are marked with the LNG placard. What does LNG stand for?

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When transporting hazardous waste, you must:

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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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