Nebraska: Points and suspension
The Nebraska point system, driver improvement courses, suspension, revocation and impoundment. Split into 3 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.
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Points and suspension — Part 1
Questions in this part include: “What is assessed on the driving record for violating the GDL passenger restriction?”
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Questions in this part include: “Which of these violations adds 6 points to a driving record?”
StartPoints and suspension — Part 3
Questions in this part include: “How many points are assessed for a traffic violation that has no other point value listed in the manual?”
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What is assessed on the driving record for violating the GDL passenger restriction?
- Two points
- One point
- Three points
- No points
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Correct answer: One point
A passenger restriction violation carries a one-point assessment on the driving record.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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What is assessed on the driving record for a POP holder’s nighttime driving violation?
- One point
- Two points
- Three points
- No points
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Correct answer: One point
The nighttime driving violation carries a one point assessment on the driving record.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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A driver under 21 who accumulates enough points in one year must take a driver improvement course within what time?
- One month
- Three months
- Six months
- One year
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Correct answer: Three months
Individuals under 21 who accumulate the required points within one year must take a driver improvement course within three months.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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How many points within one year require a driver under 21 to take a driver improvement course?
- Six or more
- Two or more
- Three or more
- Twelve or more
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Correct answer: Six or more
Individuals under 21 accumulating six or more points within one year are required to take a driver improvement course.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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How many points on the driving record in the six months before the application date prevent a person from applying for a POP?
- Two or more
- Four or more
- Six or more
- Three or more
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Correct answer: Three or more
The applicant must not have accumulated three or more points on the driving record during the six month period before the POP application date.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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How many points in the previous 12 months disqualify a POP holder under 18 from the waived Class O tests?
- Two or more
- Three or more
- Four or more
- Six or more
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Correct answer: Three or more
The applicant must not have accumulated three or more points on the driving record during the previous 12 month period.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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How many points in the previous 12-month period make a driver ineligible to obtain a Class O Operator's License online?
- One or more
- Three or more
- Six or more
- Twelve or more
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Correct answer: Three or more
A driver who has accumulated three or more points on the driving record during the previous 12 months is not eligible online.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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A driver under 21 may lose the license for failing to complete what after accumulating 6 points in one year?
- A driver improvement course
- A motorcycle safety course
- A vision screening
- A commercial driver course
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Correct answer: A driver improvement course
Failure by individuals under 21 to complete a driver improvement course after accumulating 6 points in one year is a listed reason.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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Accumulating how many points in a two-year period causes automatic revocation of the operator's license?
- 6 points
- 12 points
- 8 points
- 10 points
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Correct answer: 12 points
Accumulating 12 points in a two-year period causes automatic revocation of the operator's license for six months.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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Accumulating 12 points in a two-year period causes automatic revocation of the operator's license for how long?
- 30 days
- One year
- Three years
- Six months
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Correct answer: Six months
Accumulating 12 points in a two-year period causes automatic revocation for six months.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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What does the DMV letter about a point revocation direct the driver to do?
- Surrender the license
- Pay a $500 fine at once
- Return the license plates
- Appear for a new road test
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Correct answer: Surrender the license
A letter from the DMV informs applicants of the revocation and directs the surrender of the license.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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What is the penalty for a person who fails to surrender a license revoked under the point system?
- A fine of $100 or less and/or 10 days or less in county jail
- A fine of $1,000 or less and/or 90 days or less in county jail
- A fine of $500 or less and/or 30 days or less in county jail
- A fine of $250 or less and/or 6 months or less in county jail
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Correct answer: A fine of $500 or less and/or 30 days or less in county jail
Persons who fail to surrender the license will be fined $500 or less, and/or imprisoned in county jail for 30 days or less.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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A person whose license is revoked under the Nebraska Point System Law must complete a driver's education and training course of at least how many hours of instruction?
- Two hours
- Four hours
- Six hours
- Eight hours
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Correct answer: Four hours
The course must consist of at least four hours of instruction approved by the DMV and be completed before reinstatement.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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How long do persons lose their license or privilege if it is revoked under the Nebraska Point System Law twice in five years?
- One year
- Two years
- Three years
- Five years
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Correct answer: Three years
Persons revoked under the Nebraska Point System Law twice in five years lose their license or privilege for three years.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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How many points does a conviction of Motor Vehicle Homicide add under the Nebraska point system?
- 4 points
- 12 points
- 8 points
- 10 points
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Correct answer: 12 points
Conviction of Motor Vehicle Homicide is 12 points.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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How many points does a third offense drunk driving add under the Nebraska point system?
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 8 points
- 12 points
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Correct answer: 12 points
Third offense drunk driving is 12 points.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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How many points does failure to report a crash to law enforcement add under the Nebraska point system?
- 6 points
- 2 points
- 3 points
- 12 points
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Correct answer: 6 points
Failure to report a crash to law enforcement is 6 points.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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How many points does failure to render aid in a crash in which you are involved add under the Nebraska point system?
- 2 points
- 4 points
- 6 points
- 12 points
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Correct answer: 6 points
Failure to render aid in a crash in which you are involved is 6 points.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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Apart from a third offense, how many points does a conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs add to a driving record?
- 6 points
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 2 points
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Correct answer: 6 points
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is listed at 6 points in the Nebraska point system.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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How many points does willful reckless driving, which the manual describes as deliberate and intentional, add to a driving record?
- 5 points
- 4 points
- 6 points
- 3 points
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Correct answer: 6 points
Willful reckless driving (deliberate and intentional) is a 6-point violation.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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Which of these violations adds 6 points to a driving record?
- Careless driving
- Leaving the scene of a crash
- Negligent driving
- Violating a school bus crossing
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Correct answer: Leaving the scene of a crash
Leaving the scene of a crash is listed at 6 points, while careless driving is 4 and negligent driving and school bus crossing violations are 3.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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Which of these violations adds 5 points to a driving record?
- Careless driving
- Negligent driving
- Violating a school bus crossing
- Reckless driving
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Correct answer: Reckless driving
Reckless (rash, heedless, dangerous) driving is a 5-point violation; careless driving is 4 points and the other two are 3 points.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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How many points does careless driving, described as inattentive, forgetful or inconsiderate driving, add to a driving record?
- 2 points
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 5 points
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Correct answer: 4 points
Careless (inattentive, forgetful, inconsiderate) driving is assessed 4 points.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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How many points are assessed for failing to yield to a pedestrian when the pedestrian is injured?
- 4 points
- 1 point
- 2 points
- 6 points
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Correct answer: 4 points
Failure to yield to a pedestrian with bodily injury to the pedestrian is assessed 4 points.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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How many points are assessed for failing to yield to a pedestrian when the pedestrian is not injured?
- 1 point
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 2 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
Failure to yield to a pedestrian with no bodily injury to the pedestrian is assessed 2 points.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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A driver uses a handheld wireless communication device to read, type or send written communication while operating a motor vehicle. How many points does the general point list assess?
- 2 points
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 5 points
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Correct answer: 3 points
Using a handheld wireless communication device to read, type or send written communication while driving is listed at 3 points.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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How many points does negligent driving, described as indifferent, offhand or neglectful driving, add to a driving record?
- 1 point
- 3 points
- 2 points
- 5 points
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Correct answer: 3 points
Negligent (indifferent, offhand, neglectful) driving is a 3-point violation.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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How many points are assessed for violating a school bus crossing, meaning passing a bus with its arm out and flashing red signal lights?
- 1 point
- 2 points
- 4 points
- 3 points
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Correct answer: 3 points
Violating a school bus crossing (arm out and flashing red signal lights) is assessed 3 points.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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How many points are assessed for unlawful obstruction or interference of the view of an operator?
- 1 point
- 2 points
- 3 points
- 4 points
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Correct answer: 1 point
Unlawful obstruction or interference of the view of an operator is a 1-point violation.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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How many points are assessed for failure to submit to an alcohol content test?
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 1 point
- 6 points
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Correct answer: 1 point
Failure to submit to an alcohol content test is listed at 1 point.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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For speeding inside city limits, how many points are assessed for going over 5 and up to 10 MPH over the posted limit?
- 0 points
- 1 point
- 4 points
- 2 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
Inside city limits, speeding over 5 thru 10 MPH over the posted limit is assessed 2 points.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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For speeding inside city limits, how many points are assessed for going over 10 MPH and up to 35 MPH over the posted limit?
- 1 point
- 3 points
- 2 points
- 4 points
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Correct answer: 3 points
Inside city limits, speeding over 10 MPH thru 35 MPH over the posted limit is assessed 3 points.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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For speeding outside city limits, how many points are assessed for going over 5 and up to 10 MPH over the posted limit?
- 0 points
- 2 points
- 1 point
- 3 points
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Correct answer: 1 point
Outside city limits, speeding over 5 thru 10 MPH over the posted limit is assessed 1 point.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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For speeding outside city limits, how many points are assessed for going over 10 and up to 15 MPH over the posted limit?
- 2 points
- 1 point
- 3 points
- 4 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
Outside city limits, speeding over 10 thru 15 MPH over the posted limit is assessed 2 points.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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For speeding outside city limits, how many points are assessed for going over 15 and up to 35 MPH over the posted limit?
- 3 points
- 1 point
- 2 points
- 4 points
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Correct answer: 3 points
Outside city limits, speeding over 15 MPH thru 35 MPH over the posted limit is assessed 3 points.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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A driver is cited for speeding more than 35 MPH over the posted limit. How many points are assessed?
- 2 points
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 5 points
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Correct answer: 4 points
Speeding over 35 MPH is assessed 4 points both inside and outside city limits.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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For a citation dated on or after 11/14/20, how many points are assessed for speeding 1 thru 5 MPH over the posted limit?
- 1 point
- 0 points
- 2 points
- 3 points
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Correct answer: 0 points
For citations dated on or after 11/14/20, speeding 1 thru 5 MPH over the limit is assessed 0 points; before that date it was 1 point.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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How many points are assessed for operating a vehicle with an expired license?
- 2 points
- 3 points
- No points
- 1 point
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Correct answer: 1 point
Operating a vehicle with an expired license, or when no license has ever been issued, is a 1-point violation.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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A holder of a Provisional Operator’s Permit (POP) violates the passenger restriction. How many points are assessed?
- 2 points
- 3 points
- 1 point
- No points
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Correct answer: 1 point
A POP and SCP passenger violation is assessed 1 point.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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A POP, LPD, SCP or LPE holder commits a wireless communication device violation. How many points are assessed?
- 1 point
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 2 points
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Correct answer: 1 point
A wireless communication device violation by a POP, LPD, SCP or LPE holder is assessed 1 point.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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How many points are assessed for a traffic violation that has no other point value listed in the manual?
- Two points
- Three points
- No points
- One point
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Correct answer: One point
One point is assessed for all other traffic violations.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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Which of these violations is assessed no points?
- Operating with an expired license
- A parking violation
- Careless driving
- Failure to submit to an alcohol content test
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Correct answer: A parking violation
No points are assessed for parking, muffler or no-license-on-person violations, or for occupant protection system and helmet violations.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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Upon conviction of a violation, points are assessed to a driving record as of which date?
- The date of the conviction
- The date of the violation
- The date the license was issued
- The date the DMV mails its letter
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Correct answer: The date of the violation
Points are assessed to the driving record as of the date of the violation.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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How long do convictions remain on a driving record?
- Two years
- Three years
- Ten years
- Five years
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Correct answer: Five years
Convictions remain on the record for five years, although the points stop counting sooner.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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How long after the date of a violation do its points stop counting against the driver?
- Two years
- One year
- Three years
- Five years
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Correct answer: Two years
Points no longer count two years after the date of violation, even though the conviction stays on the record for five years.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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A Nebraska driver is convicted of a traffic violation in another state. How are points handled?
- No points are assessed in Nebraska
- Only half the points are assessed
- As if the violation occurred in Nebraska
- Points are added only for speeding
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Correct answer: As if the violation occurred in Nebraska
The manual says points are assessed against the driving record as if the violation occurred in Nebraska.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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How many points of credit may be granted for successfully completing a DMV approved driver improvement course?
- 1 point
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 2 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
A credit of 2 points may be granted for successfully completing a DMV approved driver improvement course.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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How often can the 2-point credit for a DMV approved driver improvement course be used?
- Every year
- Every five years
- Every two years
- Every three years
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Correct answer: Every five years
The credit can only be utilized every five years.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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The driver improvement course for the 2-point credit must be completed before the date of the violation that would assess which point?
- The eighth point
- The ninth point
- The twelfth point
- The tenth point
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Correct answer: The twelfth point
The course must be completed prior to the date of violation that would assess the twelfth point.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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At the end of a court ordered impoundment period, what does the court do with the license?
- Sends it to the county treasurer
- Revokes it for one year
- Returns it to the driver
- Replaces it with a temporary license
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Correct answer: Returns it to the driver
At the end of the impoundment period the court will return the license to the driver.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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A driver is convicted of driving during a court ordered impoundment. For how long will the license be revoked?
- 30 days
- One year
- 90 days
- Three years
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Correct answer: One year
Any driver convicted of driving during impoundment will have the license revoked for one year.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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An application for an Employment Drive Permit may be submitted when driving privileges are revoked under the point system or for which other reason?
- An ALR for a first offense
- A leaving the scene conviction
- A School Permit violation
- A child support revocation
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Correct answer: A child support revocation
An application for an employment drive permit may be submitted when privileges are revoked under the point system or as a result of a child support revocation.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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Where does an Employment Drive Permit allow the holder to drive?
- To and from work and home by the most direct route
- Anywhere in Nebraska between 6 AM and midnight
- To and from work and any store along the way
- To and from work, home and school each day
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Correct answer: To and from work and home by the most direct route
Employment Drive Permits only allow driving to and from the work location and home via the most direct route and strictly in reference to the terms of employment.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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Which revocation allows a driver to apply for a Medical Hardship Driving Permit?
- A revocation for an ALR
- A revocation for leaving the scene
- A revocation under the point system
- A revocation for fleeing to avoid arrest
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Correct answer: A revocation under the point system
Individuals whose driving privileges are revoked under the point system may apply for a Medical Hardship Driving Permit.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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A Medical Hardship Driving Permit holder may drive from home or work to a hospital, clinic or doctor’s office for what purpose?
- Medical treatment
- Going to work
- Attending school
- Court appearances
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Correct answer: Medical treatment
Permit holders can only drive to a specified hospital, clinic, doctor’s office or similar location and return for the purpose of medical treatment.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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A driver flees from a law enforcement officer to avoid arrest or citation for a misdemeanor or traffic infraction. What does the driver commit?
- A Class III Misdemeanor
- A Class II Misdemeanor
- A Class IV Felony
- A Class I Misdemeanor
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Correct answer: A Class I Misdemeanor
Fleeing to avoid arrest or citation for a misdemeanor or traffic infraction commits a Class I Misdemeanor, and the license may also be revoked.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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A driver flees in order to avoid arrest for the violation of a Nebraska law that is a felony. What does the driver commit?
- A Class I Misdemeanor
- A Class IV felony
- A Class III Misdemeanor
- A Class II felony
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Correct answer: A Class IV felony
Fleeing to avoid arrest for a felony violation commits a Class IV felony, and the license may also be revoked.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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For how long may a person’s driver license be revoked upon conviction for leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash?
- Up to 30 days
- Up to one year
- Up to six months
- Up to three years
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Correct answer: Up to one year
Persons who leave the scene of a motor vehicle crash may have their license revoked for up to one year upon conviction.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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For any juvenile court conviction of a minor for any offense, for how long may the court impound the permit or license?
- 30 days
- 90 days
- 6 months
- 12 months
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Correct answer: 30 days
For any juvenile court conviction the court may impound the permit or license for 30 days.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)