Nebraska: Licensing basics — School Learner's Permit and School Permit Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “For what purpose is a School Learner’s Permit (LPE) issued?” · “When does a School Learner’s Permit (LPE) expire?”
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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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For what purpose is a School Learner’s Permit (LPE) issued?
- To allow a student to practice driving for a commercial license
- To allow a student to legally practice driving for a School Permit
- To allow a student to drive unsupervised to school only
- To allow a farm worker to operate a tractor
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Correct answer: To allow a student to legally practice driving for a School Permit
The LPE is issued so a student can legally practice driving for a School Permit.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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Applicants for a School Learner’s Permit (LPE) must be eligible for which permit?
- A School Permit
- A Provisional Operator’s Permit
- A Class O license
- A Farm Husbandry Permit
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Correct answer: A School Permit
Individuals applying for an LPE must be eligible for a School Permit and meet all School Permit criteria.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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What is the minimum age for a School Learner’s Permit (LPE)?
- 13
- 15
- 14
- 16
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Correct answer: 14
The minimum age for an LPE is 14, and a person may not apply before the 14th birthday.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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Where must the licensed driver sit while supervising a person who drives a car on an LPE?
- In the back seat
- In the seat beside the driver
- Anywhere in the vehicle
- In a second vehicle following behind
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Correct answer: In the seat beside the driver
An LPE holder must be accompanied by a licensed motor vehicle driver who occupies the seat beside the driver.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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How old must the licensed operator be who supervises a School Learner’s Permit (LPE) holder?
- At least 18
- At least 19
- At least 25
- At least 21
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Correct answer: At least 21
The supervising licensed motor vehicle or motorcycle operator shall be at least 21 years of age.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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In which state may the licensed operator who supervises an LPE holder be licensed?
- Nebraska only
- A state that borders Nebraska only
- Nebraska or another state
- Any country
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Correct answer: Nebraska or another state
The supervising operator must be licensed by this state or another state.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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How must an LPE holder who rides a motorcycle be supervised?
- By a licensed motorcycle operator riding on the same motorcycle
- By a licensed motorcycle operator within visual contact
- By a parent who stays in a car within hearing distance
- No supervision is required on a motorcycle
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Correct answer: By a licensed motorcycle operator within visual contact
Motorcyclists with an LPE must be accompanied by a licensed motorcycle operator within visual contact.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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Which tests are required for a School Learner’s Permit (LPE)?
- Vision and written tests
- Vision and drive tests
- Written and drive tests
- Vision, written and drive tests
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Correct answer: Vision and written tests
The LPE requires vision and written tests.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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When does a School Learner’s Permit (LPE) expire?
- One year following the date of issuance
- Six months following the date of issuance
- On the holder’s 16th birthday
- On the holder’s 18th birthday
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Correct answer: Six months following the date of issuance
An LPE expires six months following the date of issuance.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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A School Permit can be issued to a person who lives outside, or attends a school outside, a city of what size?
- 1,000 or more
- 10,000 or more
- 50,000 or more
- 5,000 or more
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Correct answer: 5,000 or more
A School Permit can be issued if the person lives outside a city of 5,000 or more or attends a school outside a city of 5,000 or more.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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Under what condition may a School Permit holder drive at any time?
- When accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 18 years old
- When accompanied by a passenger who holds a Learner’s Permit
- When accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old
- When driving between sunrise and sunset
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Correct answer: When accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old
A School Permit holder may drive anytime when accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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A School Permit holder who rides a motorcycle must be accompanied by whom?
- By a licensed motorcycle operator at least 18 years old riding behind
- By a licensed driver at least 21 years old in a car on the same road
- By a parent who may be anywhere along the route
- By a licensed motorcycle operator who is at least 21 and within visual contact
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Correct answer: By a licensed motorcycle operator who is at least 21 and within visual contact
Motorcyclists with a School Permit must be accompanied by a licensed motorcycle operator who is within visual contact and at least 21 years old.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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What is the minimum age for a School Permit (SCP)?
- 14 years and two months
- 13 years and six months
- 15 years and one month
- 14 years and ten months
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Correct answer: 14 years and two months
The minimum age for an SCP is 14 years and two months.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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How long must a person have held an LPE or LPD before applying for a School Permit?
- At least one month
- At least six months
- At least two months
- At least one year
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Correct answer: At least two months
A person may not apply for an SCP until they have held an LPE or LPD for at least two months.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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Instead of completing a DMV approved driver safety course, an applicant for a School Permit may complete a 50 hour certification form signed by whom?
- Only a parent or guardian
- A parent, guardian or licensed driver who is at least 21
- A licensed driver who is at least 18
- A licensed driver who holds a Class O license for one year
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Correct answer: A parent, guardian or licensed driver who is at least 21
The 50 hour certification form must be signed by a parent, guardian or licensed driver who is at least 21.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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The 50 hour certification form for a School Permit must show at least how many hours of driving between sunset and sunrise?
- 10 hours
- 5 hours
- 15 hours
- 25 hours
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Correct answer: 10 hours
The certification form must indicate that at least 10 hours of motor vehicle operation was between sunset and sunrise.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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Which tests are waived for a School Permit applicant who completed a DMV approved driver safety course?
- Only the written test
- Only the drive test
- The written and drive tests
- The vision and written tests
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Correct answer: The written and drive tests
The written and drive test will be waived if the applicant has completed a DMV approved driver safety course.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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What does a school give to a student who completed a driver safety course but was not age eligible for an LPE at the time?
- A temporary School Permit
- A paper waiver form
- A certificate to mail to the county treasurer
- Nothing, because the results are sent electronically
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Correct answer: A paper waiver form
Individuals who were not age eligible for an LPE when they took the course are given a paper waiver form by the school.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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How do schools send driver safety course completion results to the DMV, other than for students who were not old enough for an LPE?
- By paper waiver form carried by the student
- By mail to the county treasurer
- By a phone call from the instructor
- Electronically
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Correct answer: Electronically
Schools transmit all other course completion results electronically to the DMV.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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A School Permit applicant presents a 50 hour certification form. Under what condition is the written test waived?
- The applicant has an LPE or LPD that expired more than one year before the application
- The applicant has passed the vision test
- The applicant has an LPE or LPD that is valid or expired for no more than one year
- The applicant is accompanied by a parent at the testing station
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Correct answer: The applicant has an LPE or LPD that is valid or expired for no more than one year
With a 50 hour certification form, vision and drive tests are required, and the written test is waived if an LPE or LPD is valid or expired for no more than one year.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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Which test is required for an applicant for a motorcycle endorsement or Class M School Permit who has an approved motorcycle safety course completion card?
- Vision and written tests
- A vision test
- Vision and motorcycle drive tests
- Vision, written and drive tests
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Correct answer: A vision test
With an approved motorcycle safety course completion card, only a vision test is listed for a motorcycle endorsement or Class M SCP.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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For a motorcycle endorsement without a safety course card, the written test is waived only if the LPE or LPD is which class?
- Class O with no motorcycle endorsement on it
- Class A
- Any class
- Class M or Class O with a motorcycle endorsement
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Correct answer: Class M or Class O with a motorcycle endorsement
The LPE or LPD must be Class M or Class O with motorcycle endorsement on it for the written test to be waived.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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When does a School Permit (SCP) expire?
- At 16 years and six months of age
- At 16 years and three months of age
- At 15 years and nine months of age
- At 17 years and three months of age
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Correct answer: At 16 years and three months of age
The expiration of an SCP is 16 years and three months.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)