Nebraska: Licensing basics — Class M, CDL and Application Documents Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What does a Class M license authorize its holder to operate?” · “When is a "Z" restriction placed on a Class M license?”
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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 does a Class M license authorize its holder to operate?
- Only a moped or an ATV/UTV
- A motorcycle or three-wheeled motor vehicle
- Any vehicle that carries 16 or more persons
- Only a vehicle with fully operative pedals and a motor
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Correct answer: A motorcycle or three-wheeled motor vehicle
A Class M license authorizes the holder to operate a motorcycle or three-wheeled motor vehicle.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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What is the minimum age for a Class M license?
- 15
- 16
- 18
- 17
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Correct answer: 17
The minimum age for a Class M license is 17.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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How long must an individual under 18 have held a Provisional Operator's Permit (POP) before applying for a Class M license?
- At least 12 months
- At least 6 months
- At least 9 months
- At least 18 months
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Correct answer: At least 12 months
Individuals under 18 may not apply until they have held a POP for at least 12 months, with fewer than three points in the previous 12 months.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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An individual under 18 who wants a Class M license must NOT have accumulated how many points on their driving record during the previous 12 months?
- Two or more
- Five or more
- Three 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 their driving record during the previous 12 month period.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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An applicant under 18 who applies for a Class M license with a POP must have what kind of POP?
- A POP that has a night-driving endorsement on it
- A Class M POP or a POP with the motorcycle endorsement
- Any POP that was issued within the last 24 months
- A POP that has the school permit endorsement added to it
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Correct answer: A Class M POP or a POP with the motorcycle endorsement
The POP must be a Class M POP or have the motorcycle endorsement on it.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Which tests are required for an individual 18 or older who applies for a first-time Class M license, has never held a POP and has never held a Learner's Permit (LPD)?
- Vision test only
- Vision and written tests only
- Vision and drive tests only
- Vision, written and drive tests
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Correct answer: Vision, written and drive tests
First-time applicants 18 or older who have never held a POP must pass vision, written and drive tests.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Which Nebraska permit can allow the written test for a first-time Class M license to be waived?
- A Learner's Permit (LPD) that is valid or expired for no more than one year
- A School Permit (SCP) that was issued to the applicant within the last three years
- A farm permit that is valid or expired for no more than one year
- A Provisional Operator's Permit expired for any length of time
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Correct answer: A Learner's Permit (LPD) that is valid or expired for no more than one year
The written test may be waived for individuals who have been issued a Nebraska Learner's Permit (LPD) that is valid or expired for no more than one year. The LPD must be Class M, or Class O with a motorcycle endorsement.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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A new resident 18 or older surrenders a valid out-of-state Class M license. Which test is given at the discretion of driver licensing staff?
- The vision test
- The written test
- The drive test
- None, no test is ever given
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Correct answer: The drive test
For these new residents the vision test is required and the drive test is administered at the discretion of driver licensing staff.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Which test is waived for an individual renewing a Nebraska motorcycle license that is valid or expired for no more than one year?
- The vision test
- The vision and written tests
- The vision test and the drive test
- The written test
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Correct answer: The written test
For renewals, the vision test is required and the written test is waived if the license is valid or expired for no more than one year.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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When is a "Z" restriction placed on a Class M license?
- When a motor scooter, 3 wheeled scooter or 3 wheeled motorcycle is used during the drive test
- When the applicant needs corrective lenses in order to drive safely
- When the applicant takes the drive test in a vehicle that has an automatic transmission and no clutch pedal
- When the applicant is under 18 years of age and holds a POP
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Correct answer: When a motor scooter, 3 wheeled scooter or 3 wheeled motorcycle is used during the drive test
A Z restriction is placed on the license when a motor scooter, 3 wheeled scooter or 3 wheeled motorcycle is used during the drive test.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required to drive a vehicle with a GCWR or GVWR of more than how many pounds?
- 10,000 pounds
- 16,000 pounds
- 26,000 pounds
- 20,000 pounds
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Correct answer: 26,000 pounds
A CDL is required for anyone driving a vehicle with a GCWR or GVWR of more than 26,000 pounds.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required for a vehicle that carries how many persons, including the driver?
- 8 or more persons
- 16 or more persons
- 10 or more persons
- 12 or more persons
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Correct answer: 16 or more persons
A CDL is required for a vehicle that carries 16 or more persons, including the driver.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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What is true of a holder of a CDL who receives a traffic citation (other than a parking violation)?
- The holder may enter a traffic diversion program only once a year
- The holder may enter a traffic diversion program if a Class O license is also held
- The holder may enter a traffic diversion program only after a written warning
- The holder cannot enter a traffic diversion program to avoid a conviction
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Correct answer: The holder cannot enter a traffic diversion program to avoid a conviction
No holder of a CDL can enter a traffic diversion program to avoid a conviction for a traffic citation, except for a parking violation.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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How many documents with your Nebraska principal address must you present when applying for a permit, license or State ID Card?
- Two
- One
- Three
- Four
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Correct answer: Two
Two documents showing the applicant's Nebraska principal address must be presented.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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How many documents from the proof-of-citizenship-or-lawful-status list must be presented to establish proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful status and identity?
- Two
- Three
- One
- Four
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Correct answer: One
One document from the list is enough to establish proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful status and identity.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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What is true of proof of citizenship after it has been presented at a driver licensing office?
- It is required again at every visit
- It will not be required on subsequent visits
- It is required again after 90 days
- It is required again only when the license is renewed
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Correct answer: It will not be required on subsequent visits
Once proof of citizenship has been presented, it will not be required on subsequent visits to the driver licensing office.
Source: Nebraska Driver's Manual (January 2025), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)