Nebraska: Alcohol and drugs — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Which drivers does the GDL "zero tolerance" alcohol and other drugs law cover?” · “A license may be suspended, revoked or impounded if a driver is arrested or convicted of which offense?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Nebraska Driver's Manual" (January 2025), Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles.
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Which drivers does the GDL "zero tolerance" alcohol and other drugs law cover?
- Drivers under the age of 18
- Drivers under the age of 19
- Drivers under the age of 21
- Drivers under the age of 25
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Correct answer: Drivers under the age of 21
The zero tolerance laws for alcohol and other drugs apply to drivers under the age of 21.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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Under the GDL alcohol rule, what happens after a first offense by a driver under 21?
- The court impounds the permit or license for 60 days
- The court impounds the permit or license for six months
- The permit or license is revoked for one year
- The court impounds the permit or license for 30 days
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Correct answer: The court impounds the permit or license for 30 days
A first offense results in the court impounding the permit or license for 30 days.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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At what blood alcohol content is a driver under 21 subject to the same DWI laws as a driver 21 or older?
- .08 or greater
- .10 or greater
- .12 or greater
- .14 or greater
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Correct answer: .08 or greater
An under age 21 driver is subject to the same DWI laws as a person 21 or over if the BAC is .08 or greater.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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Who must authorize a driver to obtain a new Ignition Interlock Permit online?
- The Driver and Vehicle Records Division
- The Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs
- The Financial Responsibility Division of the DMV
- The county treasurer's office
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Correct answer: The Financial Responsibility Division of the DMV
A new Ignition Interlock Permit can be obtained online only if the Financial Responsibility Division of the DMV has authorized it.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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To obtain a new Ignition Interlock Permit online, a driver must have held a Nebraska License within the last how long?
- 6 months
- 12 months
- 24 months
- 5 years
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Correct answer: 12 months
An online Ignition Interlock Permit requires having held a Nebraska License within the last 12 months.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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A law enforcement officer confiscates a license for which reason?
- Refusal to submit to or failure of an alcohol content test
- Failure to show proof of insurance after a crash
- Leaving the scene of a crash without giving a name
- Failure to wear a seat belt while driving at night
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Correct answer: Refusal to submit to or failure of an alcohol content test
Confiscation is the seizure of the license by a law enforcement officer for refusal to submit to or failure of an alcohol content test.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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After a license is confiscated for an alcohol content test violation, the driver is issued a temporary license valid for how long?
- 10 days
- 30 days
- 15 days
- 60 days
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Correct answer: 15 days
The driver is issued a temporary license that is valid for 15 days.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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What happens to a confiscated license at the end of the 15-day temporary license?
- It is returned to the driver once the 15 days pass
- It is revoked unless a hearing dismisses the violation
- It is extended automatically for 15 more days
- It is impounded by the court for a specified time
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Correct answer: It is revoked unless a hearing dismisses the violation
At the end of the 15 days the license is revoked unless a departmental hearing dismisses the violation.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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Which of these may cost a driver the license through suspension, revocation or impoundment?
- Failure to carry a spare tire
- Failure to carry the license on your person
- Failure to renew vehicle registration on time
- Failure to submit to a chemical test
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Correct answer: Failure to submit to a chemical test
Failure to submit to a chemical test is a listed reason for suspension, revocation or impoundment.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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A license may be suspended, revoked or impounded if a driver is arrested or convicted of which offense?
- Driving while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs
- Driving with a dirty windshield during a long trip
- Driving with a passenger in the back seat at night
- Driving a car with a cracked taillight lens
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Correct answer: Driving while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs
Being arrested or convicted of driving while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs is a listed reason.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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Which medical or substance-related condition is listed as a reason a license may be suspended, revoked or impounded?
- Needing corrective lenses
- Wearing a hearing aid
- Alcoholism and drug addiction
- Having a cold
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Correct answer: Alcoholism and drug addiction
Alcoholism and drug addiction are listed among the reasons a license may be suspended, revoked or impounded.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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Which behavior is listed as grounds for losing a license by suspension, revocation or impoundment?
- Transporting a child in a front seat
- Transporting a child in a booster seat
- Intoxicated transportation of a child
- Transporting a child on a school day
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Correct answer: Intoxicated transportation of a child
Intoxicated transportation of a child is a listed reason for suspension, revocation or impoundment.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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Which drivers does the .02% under age drinking and driving rule cover?
- Age 17 and younger
- Age 18 and younger
- Age 25 and younger
- Age 20 and younger
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Correct answer: Age 20 and younger
The .02% under age drinking and driving section applies to drivers age 20 and younger.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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For a conviction of .02% under age drinking and driving, for how many days does the court impound the license?
- 15 days
- 60 days
- 30 days
- 180 days
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Correct answer: 30 days
For a .02% conviction the license is impounded by the court for 30 days.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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For how long does an ordinary .02% under age drinking and driving conviction, not a refusal, stay on the driving record before it is deleted?
- 90 days
- 30 days
- 180 days
- One year
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Correct answer: 90 days
The .02% conviction becomes part of the driving record for 90 days and is then deleted.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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If an under age driver is convicted of an underage refusal, for how long does the court impound the license?
- 30 days
- 120 days
- 180 days
- 90 days
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Correct answer: 90 days
For an underage refusal the court will impound the license for 90 days.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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How long does an underage refusal conviction remain part of the driving record before it is deleted?
- 90 days
- 120 days
- 180 days
- One year
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Correct answer: 120 days
An underage refusal conviction stays on the driving record for 120 days and is then deleted.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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An under age driver is convicted of driving during the impoundment of a license for .02% drinking and driving. For how long will the court revoke the license?
- 30 days
- Six months
- 90 days
- One year
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Correct answer: Six months
Any underage driver convicted of driving during the impoundment will have the license revoked for six months by the court.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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What does ALR stand for in Nebraska?
- Alcohol License Restriction Rule
- Annual License Renewal
- Adult License Review
- Administrative License Revocation
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Correct answer: Administrative License Revocation
The manual defines ALR as administrative license revocation, which follows failing or refusing an alcohol test.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)