Class O written test
Nebraska Permit Practice Test
237 free questions written from the official handbook, each with an explanation and the page it comes from.
- From the official Nebraska handbook
- Every answer cites its page
- Checked November 4, 2026
The real test at a glance
- Questions
- 25
- To pass
- 20 of 25 correct (80%)
- Languages
- Includes American Sign Language version (statewide since Dec 2020); full language list unknownsource
- Where you take it
- In office on DMV automated testing tablets (vendor Idemia)source
- Minimum permit age
- 15 (LPD); 14 for School Learner's Permit (LPE)source
- Minimum permit age
- 14source
- Permit fee
- 13.00 ($8.00 fee + $5.00 security fee)source
Checked against official sources on November 4, 2026. Rules change: confirm with the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles before your test.
About the real test
What to expect on test day
Nebraska's Class O written test has 25 questions, and you need 20 right (80%) to pass. You take it in a DMV office on a testing tablet, and an American Sign Language version is available. You can get a Learner's Permit (LPD) at 15, or a School Learner's Permit (LPE) at 14; an original LPD costs $13.00.
Every question here is written from the official Nebraska Driver's Manual and shows the page it comes from. The full practice exam uses the official 25 questions and pass mark.
Practice by topic
Pick a topic to start
Start with a topic you're unsure of. Mixed sets work better once you've seen each topic.
- Permits, licenses, points and revocationSchool, learner's and provisional permits (LPD, SCP, POP), Class O license, testing, points, suspension, revocation and reinstatement.27 questions
- Alcohol, drugs and implied consentHow alcohol affects driving skills, BAC, administrative license revocation and implied consent.14 questions
- Air bags, restraints, health, distraction and fatigueAir bags, child passenger and occupant protection laws, health and driving, distracted and aggressive driving, fatigue.20 questions
- Traffic stops, vehicle safety and tiresWhat to do when stopped by police, reporting vehicle safety problems, tire pressure and tread.10 questions
- Traffic signalsSignal colors and types, turning on red, lane-use signals and pedestrian hybrid beacons.13 questions
- Road signsSign colors and shapes, regulatory, warning, special and work zone signs.32 questions
- Pavement markingsYellow and white lines, stop lines, crosswalks, railroad markings, rumble strips, two-way left turn lanes, bike and shared lanes.13 questions
- Right-of-way, roundabouts, turns and railroad crossingsKeep right, right-of-way at intersections and four-way stops, roundabouts, turning and railroad crossings.23 questions
- Speed and following distanceSpeed limits, work and school zones, speeding fines and the three-second rule.13 questions
- Passing, lanes and the interstatePassing and being passed, signaling, reversible lanes, mirrors and blind spots, lane changing, entering and leaving the interstate.16 questions
- ParkingEmergency roadside stops, where not to park, parking on hills and handicapped parking.12 questions
- Weather, emergencies and crashesRain, flooding, wind, snow, ice and blizzards, wheels off the pavement and what to do after a crash.21 questions
- Sharing the roadMove Over law, emergency vehicles and funerals, pedestrians and the visually impaired, motorcycles, bicyclists, snowplows, school buses and trucks' No-Zones.23 questions
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Full practice exam
Take it like the real thing
25 questions in the real format, scored with the real pass rule. Answers are shown at the end, and every retake draws different questions.
Try a few
Sample Nebraska permit test questions
Open a question to see the answer, why, and the handbook page.
1.You feel a loud rumble and vibration as your tires cross grooves on the shoulder. What are these grooves for?
- ATo slow cars before a toll booth
- BTo alert you that you have left the lane
- CTo mark a bike lane
- DTo drain rain from the road
Show the answer
✓ B. To alert you that you have left the lane
Rumble strips alert drowsy or inattentive drivers, through vibration and sound, that they have left the travel lane or are nearing a stop.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 54
2.You drive a tall truck and see a Low Clearance sign at an overpass. What should you do?
- ADon't go on if you're taller than shown
- BSpeed up so you pass under it quickly
- CDrive in the center lane for more room
- DGo on if the road ahead looks clear
Show the answer
✓ A. Don't go on if you're taller than shown
A Low Clearance sign warns of a low overpass. Do not proceed if your vehicle height is more than the dimensions shown.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 47
3.What minimum liability insurance coverage does Nebraska require for property damage?
- A$10,000
- B$15,000
- C$50,000
- D$25,000
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✓ D. $25,000
Nebraska requires minimum liability coverage of $25,000 for property and $50,000 for personal injury.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 26
4.You approach a yield sign at a cross street. A car on the cross street is close enough to cause a conflict. What must you do?
- ALet that car go first
- BHonk and go through
- CStop only if it honks
- DSpeed up and go ahead of it
Show the answer
✓ A. Let that car go first
At a yield sign, yield the right-of-way to any cross traffic close enough to cause a conflict.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 56
5.You hold a Provisional Operator's Permit. Who in your car must wear a seat belt?
- AOnly you, the driver
- BYou and every passenger, in every seat
- CYou and the front seat passenger
- DOnly passengers under 18
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✓ B. You and every passenger, in every seat
When the driver holds a POP or School Permit, the driver and all passengers must ride buckled up, in every seating position.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 34
6.You back into a parked car and the owner is not around. What must you do?
- AWait for one hour and then drive off
- BLeave a note with only your first name
- CCall the authorities and leave your details
- DLeave quietly, since the damage is small
Show the answer
✓ C. Call the authorities and leave your details
If you hit an unattended vehicle, contact the proper authorities and leave written information (name, address, license and insurance details) where the owner can find it.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 81
FAQ
Questions people ask
How many questions are on the Nebraska permit test?
25 questions.
What score do I need to pass?
20 of 25 correct (80%).
What languages is the test offered in?
Includes American Sign Language version (statewide since Dec 2020); full language list unknown. (Source: official Nebraska page, checked November 2, 2026.)
Can I take the test online?
In office on DMV automated testing tablets (vendor Idemia). (Source: official Nebraska page, checked November 2, 2026.)
Are these the real test questions?
No. Nobody can legally offer the real questions. We write our own questions from the official Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English), and each one shows the handbook page it's based on, so you learn the rules the real test is built from.