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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 false statement about tractor protection valves.

2 / 40

What is the benefit of ABS?

3 / 40

The locking jaws of the kingpin should close around:

4 / 40

What does the drain valve for air tanks remove?

5 / 40

How do you supply air to the trailer tanks?

6 / 40

All standing riders must stay:

7 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to if a glad hand on the blue air line is missing a seal.

8 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to the liquid inside of a bulk tank causing a tank truck to roll sideways.

9 / 40

Why should you not use the trailer hand brake to straighten out a jack knifing trailer?

10 / 40

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

11 / 40

You should look into the back of the fifth wheel on a dolly to see if it is locked onto the kingpin.

12 / 40

What are some things you should check on the front of your vehicle when doing the walk-around inspection?

13 / 40

A driver of a tank vehicle should take curves, off ramps, and on ramps at a speed lower than the posted speed limit.

14 / 40

Where can you find a shipper’s certification?

15 / 40

Select the two things that are important in preventing a rollover:

16 / 40

When is it acceptable for non-hazardous materials to be described by hazard class words or identification numbers?

17 / 40

Carry-on baggage cannot be stored:

18 / 40

When driving tank vehicles you should:

19 / 40

An example of a low pressure warning signal for air brakes is:

20 / 40

What must vehicles with air brakes have?

21 / 40

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

22 / 40

The blind spot behind the bus could extend to how many feet?

23 / 40

Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?

24 / 40

Select the true statement about retest markings:

25 / 40

Which of the following must be closed while the bus is in motion?

26 / 40

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

27 / 40

What handling effect should you expect when your tank has baffles?

28 / 40

When there is a hazardous materials emergency. You should:

29 / 40

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

30 / 40

If students must cross the street, when they get off the bus, which statement is true?

31 / 40

It is important for driving safety to always be looking ahead. Which of the following is NOT a recommended time/distance that you should be looking ahead?

32 / 40

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

33 / 40

The best way to test if the spring brakes come on automatically is to:

34 / 40

The object that doesn't get checked at the side of the trailer is the:

35 / 40

An air system that is fully charged will typically have ___ psi of pressure.

36 / 40

There should be ___space between the upper and lower fifth wheel after coupling.

37 / 40

What position should the heaviest trailer be in when pulling 3 trailers?

38 / 40

In the event of a tire failure you should...

39 / 40

The safety catch for the fifth wheel locking lever must be ____ for a coupling to be complete.

40 / 40

The air leakage rate for a combination vehicle should not exceed ____psi a minute.

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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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