Nebraska CDL Practice Test

Correct answer: One year

A Nebraska CLP is valid for one year. Holding a CLP is a precondition to the initial issuance of a CDL, and you must hold it at least 14 days before taking the skills tests.

Correct answer: 18 for intrastate driving, 21 for interstate driving

Nebraska sets the CDL minimum age at 18 for intrastate (within Nebraska) operation and 21 for interstate operation. An 18-to-20-year-old driver receives a K (intrastate only) restriction.

Correct answer: 14 days

You must first have a CLP and hold it for a minimum of 14 days before taking the CDL skills tests. Skills tests are by appointment only.

Correct answer: After at least a one-day wait

At least a one-day wait is required to retest when a written or skills test is failed. Federal rules also require the state to use a different test version on a retake.

Correct answer: $15.00 ($10.00 permit plus a $5.00 security surcharge)

An original Nebraska CLP costs $10.00 plus a $5.00 security surcharge, for a total of $15.00. The same $10.00 + $5.00 applies to a replacement or a class/endorsement/restriction change.

Correct answer: A holder of a valid CDL, for the purpose of behind-the-wheel training

A CLP, carried with your Class O license, authorizes you to operate a commercial motor vehicle only when accompanied by a holder of a valid CDL for behind-the-wheel training.

Correct answer: 26,001 pounds or more, with the towed unit(s) over 10,000 pounds

Class A is a combination of vehicles with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds. A Class A holder may also drive Class B and C vehicles with the proper endorsements.

Correct answer: An L restriction (no air-brake equipped CMV)

Testing in a vehicle without air brakes places an L restriction on the license. Testing in a vehicle with air-over-hydraulic brakes instead gives a Z restriction, and testing in an automatic gives an E restriction.

Correct answer: Intrastate only

The K restriction limits the driver to intrastate (within Nebraska) operation. It is applied when an applicant certifies as an intrastate driver — for example, an 18-to-20-year-old who cannot yet drive interstate.

Correct answer: 210 consecutive days in any 12-month period

The RCDL is for seasonal commercial operators in a farm-related or ranch-related service industry. The seasonal period of validity may be no more than 210 consecutive days in any 12-month period, and the holder designates that period at application.

Correct answer: At least 12 to 15 seconds ahead

Most good drivers look at least 12 to 15 seconds ahead — the distance you will travel in that time. Because stopping or changing lanes takes a lot of distance in a large vehicle, you need to see far enough ahead to make those moves safely.

Correct answer: About one block

At lower speeds, 12 to 15 seconds of travel is about one block ahead. At highway speeds that same interval stretches to roughly a quarter of a mile.

Correct answer: A quarter of a mile ahead

At highway speeds, 12 to 15 seconds of travel works out to about a quarter of a mile ahead. Looking that far ahead does not mean ignoring what is close — good drivers shift their attention back and forth, near and far.

Correct answer: Before each trip, with the trailer(s) straight

Mirror adjustment should be checked before the start of any trip and can only be checked accurately when the trailer(s) are straight. Adjust each mirror to show some part of the vehicle as a reference point.

Correct answer: Regularly, and even more often in special situations

Check your mirrors regularly to stay aware of traffic and to keep an eye on your vehicle. Check even more often in special situations such as lane changes, turns, merges, and tight maneuvers.

Correct answer: Objects appear smaller and farther away than they really are

Convex mirrors show a wider area, which is often helpful, but everything appears smaller than it would if you looked at it directly, and things seem farther away than they really are. Realize this and allow for it.

Correct answer: Check them quickly, looking back and forth between the mirrors and the road ahead

Check your mirrors quickly and look back and forth between the mirrors and the road ahead. Do not focus on the mirrors too long, or you will travel a long distance without knowing what is happening ahead.

Correct answer: Spot a tire fire and check that open cargo is still secured

Use your mirrors to keep an eye on your tires — it is one way to spot a tire fire — and to check open cargo for loose straps, ropes, chains, or a flapping tarp. Note that mirrors still leave blind spots they cannot show you.

Correct answer: Signal early, signal continuously, and cancel your signal after the turn

Signal early (well before you turn), signal continuously (you need both hands on the wheel, so do not cancel until the turn is complete), and cancel your signal afterward if it does not self-cancel.

Correct answer: Tap the brake pedal a few times to flash your brake lights

A few light taps on the brake pedal — enough to flash the brake lights — warns following drivers. The size of your vehicle can hide hazards ahead from them, so warn them early when you will need to slow.