Nebraska permit test: permits, licenses, points and revocation
School, learner's and provisional permits (LPD, SCP, POP), Class O license, testing, points, suspension, revocation and reinstatement. 27 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key permits, licenses, points and revocation rulesShow the rules
- Drivers under 21 who get six or more points in one year must take a driver improvement course within three months. (p. 9)
- A new Nebraska resident with a valid license from another state must get a Nebraska license within 30 days. (p. 9)
- A School Learner's Permit (LPE) can be issued at 14; you may not apply before your 14th birthday. (p. 10)
- An LPD can be issued on or after your 15th birthday. (p. 11)
- The POP minimum age is 16. (p. 12)
- The 50-hour certification form must show that at least 10 hours of driving were between sunset and sunrise. (p. 12)
- An LPD holder must be accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 and sits in the seat beside the driver. (p. 12)
- Violating the school bus crossing law (arm out, flashing red lights) is a 3-point offense. (p. 27)
- The temporary license issued after confiscation expires 15 days after it is issued. (p. 28)
- Anyone who refuses a chemical test for alcohol or drugs must serve a one-year administrative license revocation. (p. 28)
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample permits, licenses, points and revocation questions
1.A 16-year-old with a POP is caught texting while driving for the first time. What fine applies under the GDL rules?
- A$500
- B$25
- C$200
- D$100
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✓ C. $200
Permit and POP holders may not use any interactive wireless device while the vehicle is moving. A first offense carries a $200 fine plus points.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 9
2.You fail to yield to a pedestrian, and the pedestrian is hurt. How many points go on your record?
- A6
- B2
- C3
- D4
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✓ D. 4
Failing to yield to a pedestrian who is injured is 4 points. If the pedestrian is not injured, it is 2 points.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 27
3.Who must ride with you while you practice driving on a Learner's Permit (LPD)?
- AAny adult, licensed or not, in the front seat
- BA parent only, in the back seat
- CAny licensed driver aged 18 or older, seated anywhere
- DA licensed driver at least 21, in the seat beside you
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✓ D. A licensed driver at least 21, in the seat beside you
An LPD holder must be accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 and sits in the seat beside the driver.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 12
4.You are convicted of reading a text on a handheld phone while driving. How many points are assessed?
- A2
- B3
- C1
- D6
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✓ B. 3
Using a handheld wireless device to read, type or send written messages while driving is a 3-point violation.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (Class O, English) (January 2025), page 27