Nebraska: Points and suspension — Part 3 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “How many points are assessed for a traffic violation that has no other point value listed in the manual?” · “How often can the 2-point credit for a DMV approved driver improvement course be used?”
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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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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)