Nebraska: Licensing basics — Learner's and Provisional Operator's Permits Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What is a Learner’s Permit (LPD) issued to allow?” · “Under what circumstance may a POP holder drive unsupervised between 12 midnight and 6 a.m.?”
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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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What is a Learner’s Permit (LPD) issued to allow?
- A person to drive unsupervised from 6 a.m. to 12 midnight
- A person to operate farm husbandry equipment only
- A person to practice driving for a commercial license
- A person to practice driving for a POP, Class O or Class M license
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Correct answer: A person to practice driving for a POP, Class O or Class M license
The LPD allows a person to legally practice driving for a Provisional Operator’s Permit, Operator’s (Class O) or Motorcycle (Class M) License.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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What is the minimum age for a Learner’s Permit (LPD)?
- 15
- 14
- 16
- 17
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Correct answer: 15
The minimum age for an LPD is 15.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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How long before the 15th birthday may a person apply for a Learner’s Permit (LPD)?
- 30 days
- 90 days
- 60 days
- Six months
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Correct answer: 60 days
A person may apply for an LPD 60 days before the 15th birthday.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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When must a Learner’s Permit (LPD) be issued?
- Up to 60 days before the 15th birthday
- Only on the 16th birthday
- Any time after the 14th birthday
- On or after the 15th birthday
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Correct answer: On or after the 15th birthday
An LPD may be applied for 60 days early, but issuance must be on or after the 15th birthday.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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Who must accompany a Learner’s Permit (LPD) holder who drives a car?
- A licensed driver at least 21 in the seat beside the driver
- A licensed driver at least 18 in the seat beside the driver
- A licensed driver at least 21 in the back seat
- A parent or guardian only, in the seat beside the driver
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Correct answer: A licensed driver at least 21 in the seat beside the driver
An LPD holder must be accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 occupying the seat beside the driver.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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How must an LPD holder who rides a motorcycle be supervised?
- By a licensed motorcycle operator at least 18 within visual contact
- By a licensed motorcycle operator at least 21 riding behind
- By a licensed motorcycle operator at least 21 within visual contact
- By any licensed driver at least 21 in a following car
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Correct answer: By a licensed motorcycle operator at least 21 within visual contact
Motorcyclists must be accompanied by a licensed motorcycle operator who is at least 21 within visual contact.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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Which tests are required for a Learner’s Permit (LPD)?
- Vision and drive tests
- Vision and written tests
- Written and drive tests
- Vision, written and drive tests
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Correct answer: Vision and written tests
The LPD requires vision and written tests.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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For the written test of a Learner’s Permit (LPD) to be waived, how long may an LPE, SCP or LPD have been expired?
- No more than one year
- No more than 90 days
- No more than six months
- No more than two years
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Correct answer: No more than one year
The written test is waived if an LPE, SCP or LPD is valid or has been expired for no more than one year.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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When does a Learner’s Permit (LPD) expire?
- Six months following the date of issuance
- On the holder’s 16th birthday
- One year following the date of issuance
- Two years following the date of issuance
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Correct answer: One year following the date of issuance
An LPD expires one year following the date of issuance.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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Under what circumstance may a POP holder drive unsupervised between 12 midnight and 6 a.m.?
- When driving to or from a friend’s house
- When driving to or from work or a school activity
- When no passengers are in the vehicle at all
- When driving to or from a store or a restaurant
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Correct answer: When driving to or from work or a school activity
A POP holder may only drive unsupervised between 12 midnight and 6 a.m. when driving to or from home to work or a school activity.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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Who may accompany a POP holder so the holder can drive at any hour?
- Any licensed driver who is at least 18 years old
- Only a parent or guardian
- Any licensed driver who is at least 19 years old
- A parent, guardian or licensed driver who is at least 21
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Correct answer: A parent, guardian or licensed driver who is at least 21
A POP holder may drive anytime if accompanied by a parent, guardian or licensed driver who is at least 21.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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How many passengers who are not immediate family members and are under nineteen years of age may a new POP holder carry?
- No more than two
- No more than three
- No more than one
- None
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Correct answer: No more than one
The POP holder can only operate a motor vehicle with no more than one passenger who is not an immediate family member and who is under nineteen years of age.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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For how long after getting a POP does the passenger limit apply?
- The first three months
- The first six months
- The first twelve months
- Until the holder turns 18
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Correct answer: The first six months
The passenger limit applies during the first six months of the POP.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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What is the minimum age for a Provisional Operator’s Permit (POP)?
- 15
- 17
- 18
- 16
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Correct answer: 16
The minimum age for a POP is 16.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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How long before the 16th birthday may a person apply for a POP?
- 60 days
- 30 days
- 90 days
- Six months
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Correct answer: 60 days
A person may apply for a POP 60 days before the 16th birthday, but issuance must be on or after the 16th birthday.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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How long must an applicant have held an LPE, SCP or LPD before applying for a POP?
- At least two months
- At least six months
- At least three months
- At least twelve months
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Correct answer: At least six months
Before applying for a POP, the individual must have held an LPE, SCP or LPD for at least six months.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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A POP applicant presents a 50 hour certification form and holds a valid LPD. Which tests are required?
- Vision and drive tests
- A vision test only
- Written and drive tests
- Vision and written tests
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Correct answer: Vision and drive tests
With a 50 hour certification form, vision and drive tests are required, and the written test is waived when a valid LPD is held.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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Which tests apply to a motorcycle endorsement for a POP applicant without an approved motorcycle safety course card?
- A vision test only
- Vision and motorcycle written tests, but no drive test
- Vision, motorcycle written and motorcycle drive tests
- A motorcycle drive test only
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Correct answer: Vision, motorcycle written and motorcycle drive tests
Without an approved course card, the applicant takes vision, motorcycle written and motorcycle drive tests, with the written test waived under the stated conditions.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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When does a Provisional Operator’s Permit (POP) expire?
- On the holder’s 18th birthday
- On the holder’s 16th birthday
- One year following the date of issuance
- On the holder’s 21st birthday
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Correct answer: On the holder’s 18th birthday
A POP expires on the 18th birthday.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)