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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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A shipment described on the Hazardous Waste Manifest may only be delivered to another _______ carrier or treatment facility, who then signs the ______, giving you a copy which you must keep.

2 / 40

Select what you should not do when coupling the glad hands.

3 / 40

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

4 / 40

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

5 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to handing triples and doubles

6 / 40

How much space should you see between the lower and upper fifth wheel when checking the coupling of a converter dolly?

7 / 40

To prevent a roll over a driver can 1) keep the cargo as low to the ground as possible and 2) _____.

8 / 40

The air leakage rate for combination vehicles should not be more than _ psi a minute.

9 / 40

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

10 / 40

When must a driver’s inspection report be completed?

11 / 40

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

12 / 40

How should the hand valve be used?

13 / 40

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

14 / 40

If your bus is equipped with an emergency exit door, it must:

15 / 40

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

16 / 40

What is the normal operating range for a truck's oil pressure?

17 / 40

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

18 / 40

What are slack adjusters?

19 / 40

How do you know when your brakes are fading?

20 / 40

Some hazardous materials may not be loaded together with other hazardous materials. The prohibited combinations are listed in the:

21 / 40

Before backing under the trailer after connecting the air lines you should:

22 / 40

What is the best way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle?

23 / 40

Do converter dollies have spring brakes?

24 / 40

What are the 3 methods for securing a second trailer before coupling?

25 / 40

When you have a major leak in the service line and put on the brake, the service air pressure will escape and cause the:

26 / 40

At what "cut out" level does the governor stop pumping air?

27 / 40

Select the answer that is not a part of the braking process when driving a tractor-trailer combination vehicle that has ABS:

28 / 40

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

29 / 40

Suspension systems:

30 / 40

The interlock system for the brake and accelerator on a transit coach may be used:

31 / 40

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

32 / 40

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

33 / 40

You are required to have a tank endorsement when transporting:

34 / 40

You must carry a gas mask with you when transporting:

35 / 40

How do you make sure the trailer height is correct before coupling?

36 / 40

What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection?

37 / 40

Cargo tanks ____.

38 / 40

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

39 / 40

While completing the 3rd component of the air brake check of a combination vehicle, at what psi should the tracor protection valve and parking brake valve should pop out?

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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