Nebraska Commercial Learner's Permit (LPC)
A Nebraska Commercial Learner's Permit will authorize the person to operate a commercial motor vehicle for learning purposes when accompanied by a person who is at least 21 years of age and who has a CDL for the class of vehicle being driven. Minimum age 18.
Nebraska Restricted CDL (RCDL)
A restricted Nebraska Commercial Driver's License held in conjunction with a seasonal permit (SEP) allows a Nebraska resident to drive a Class B or C commercial motor vehicle for purposes of farm related or farm related service industry within 150 miles of employer's place of business or the farm or ranch currently being served. Employees working for the following farm related or ranch related service industries may be issued RCDL's: Custom Harvesters, Retail Agricultural Outlet or Supplier, Agricultural Chemical Business, Livestock Feeders. Minimum age 18.
Nebraska Seasonal Permit (SEP)
A Nebraska Seasonal Permit when held in conjunction with a Restricted Driver's License (RCDL) allows a Nebraska resident to drive a Class B or C commercial Motor vehicle for purposes of farm related or farm related service industry within 150 miles of employer's place of business or the farm or ranch currently being served. Employees working for the following farm related or ranch related service industries may be issued SEP's: Custom Harvesters, Retail Agricultural Outlet or Supplier, Agricultural Chemical Business, Livestock Feeders. Minimum age 18.
Nebraska School Bus Permit
A Nebraska school bus permit is required of the driver of all vehicles that transport one or more school children provided such transportation is sponsored and approved by a Board of Education. A permit is not required for carrying members of licensee's household in a private motor vehicle. Class of bus permit is determined by vehicle capacity rating (includes driver) and vehicle's intended use. Minimum age 18.
Nebraska CDL Written Knowledge Tests
You will need to pass the
Nebraska Knowledge Tests that are required for
the class of license, restriction, and endorsements you wish to possess. A general
knowledge test for the Class A or Class B and C license must be successfully completed
by all CDL applicants. The information needed to pass these tests is contained
in the
FREE Nebraska CDL Handbook. Please read and study this
manual carefully.
- Class A - 70 Questions (50 GK + 20 Combination Vehicles) - Skills test required.
- Class B - 50 Questions - Skills test required.
- Class C - 50 Questions - Skills test required for bus, school bus and air
brakes vehicles..
- Passenger Endorsement - 20 questions - Skills test required in bus.
- School Bus Endorsement - 25 questions - Skills test required in school bus.
- Doubles/Triples Endorsement - 20 questions - No additional skills tests.
- Tank Vehicle Endorsement - 20 questions - No additional skills tests.
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement - 30 questions - No additional skills tests.
- Air Brake Restriction Removal - 25 questions - Additional skills test in vehicle with Air Brakes.
If you need help . . .
determining what Class of CDL you need based upon the type
of vehicle you will drive (A, B or C) or are not sure which CDL
Endorsements you need based upon the type of loads you will carry; use the
free CDL Selector Tool . . .
Nebraska
Go to CDL Selector Tool
Not sure which NE CDL Tests you need to pass? Use this tool to determine what Class of CDL and which CDL Endorsements you require.
Classes of Nebraska CDL and Required Tests
CDL Class |
Tests Required |
Possible Endorsements and Required Tests |
Class A
(Combination vehicle endorsement required) |
General Knowledge Written Exam
Combination Endorsement Written Exam
Road Exam |
|
Class B |
General Knowledge Written Exam
Road Exam |
|
Class C |
General Knowledge Written Exam
Road Exam
Note: If upgrading to a Class C from a Class D, no road test is required UNLESS the endorsement requires one. |
|
Nebraska CDL Endorsements
Exam |
Time Allowed (Minutes) |
# of Questions on Exam |
# of Correct Answers Needed to Pass |
General Knowledge |
60 |
50 |
40 |
Air Brakes |
25 |
25 |
20 |
HazMat |
30 |
30 |
24 |
Tank |
20 |
20 |
16 |
Passenger |
20 |
20 |
16 |
Doubles/Triples |
20 |
20 |
16 |
Combination Vehicles |
20 |
20 |
16 |
School Bus |
20 |
20 |
16 |
In addition to the Nebraska CDL (commercial driver's license) information found in our website covering the Nebraska CDL and in the free Nebraska CDL Handbook (which is quite boring and a bit confusing - and doesn't have a single multiple-choice question in it that is asked on the actual tests), the complete online
prep program will prepare you to easily pass your
Nebraska CDL written exams to get your Nebraska CDL permit. The skills test modules are invaluable to give you a head start before doing your
work, possibly saving you a lot of money. The Nebraska CDL test prep program includes the following features . . .