Checked against official Nebraska sources on Oct 7, 2026
Nebraska CDL practice test
Every state needs at least 80% on each CDL written test, and Nebraska follows the same federal rule. Below are the fees, ages and rules we checked against the official Nebraska source, and a free practice test.
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Nebraska CDL facts
| What | What Nebraska says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum age | 21 for interstate driving. 18 for intrastate driving (inside Nebraska only) | Official page |
| CLP fee | $15 total for an original permit: $10 plus a $5 security fee | Official page |
| CLP validity | 1 year, per the current Nebraska DMV CLP page. An older manual supplement (December 2021) says 180 days | Official page |
| CLP holding period | Hold the CLP at least 14 days before the CDL skills tests | Official page |
| CDL fee | $60 total for a new or renewed CDL ($55 plus a $5 security fee). It is valid for 5 years | Official page |
| Replacement CDL fee | $16 total ($11 plus a $5 security fee) | Official page |
| Endorsement and class change fee | $15 total to add or change a class, endorsement or restriction on a CLP: $10 plus a $5 security fee | Official page |
| CDL expiration | If you are 21 or older, your CDL expires on your birthday in the fifth year. If you are under 21, it expires on your 21st birthday | Official page |
| Knowledge test | Written tests are required for the CLP. They are waived for the CDL if you hold a valid CLP | Official page |
| Retest wait | At least a one day wait is required to retest after you fail a written or skills test | Official page |
| Audio tests | Audio versions of the written tests, except hazardous materials, are available at all driver licensing offices | Official page |
| Skills test booking | Skills tests are by appointment only. You cannot book until all knowledge tests are passed, you hold a CLP and ELDT is verified | Official page |
| ELDT | Required since February 7, 2022 for a new CDL, a class upgrade, or a first P, S or H endorsement. You cannot schedule skills tests without it | Official page |
| Skills retest after CLP expires | If a CLP expires before all three skills test parts are passed, the skills tests you passed are invalid and you must retake all of them | Official page |
| Hazmat endorsement | Federal rules through the Department of Homeland Security require a background check and fingerprinting. The CDL expires when the security threat assessment expires | Official page |
| Hazmat ELDT check | First time hazmat applicants must ask the DMV by email to check the Training Provider Registry before they can take the hazmat knowledge test | Official page |
| Medical certification | Drivers certify their type of operation (categories A to D). Categories A (interstate non-excepted) and C (intrastate non-excepted) need a medical examiner's certificate on file with the DMV | Official page |
| Third-party skills test notice | Skills test appointments with a third-party tester must be made at least two days ahead. Third-party tests may be retaken with DMV staff during an audit | Official page |
| Practice test | The DMV has a free online practice test for the general knowledge exam | Official page |
Fees and rules change. Confirm on the official Nebraska CDL page before you go. Read the official Nebraska CDL manual.
CDL test formats
We show the national defaults for question counts and time limits. Check the official Nebraska manual for anything that differs.
| Test | Questions | To pass | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 50 | 40 (80%) | About 60 minutes |
| Air Brakes | 25 | 20 (80%) | 25 to 30 minutes |
| Combination Vehicles | 20 (25 questions in some states) | 16 (80%) | 20 to 25 minutes |
| Hazardous Materials | 30 | 24 (80%) | 30 to 40 minutes |
| Tanker | 20 | 16 (80%) | 20 to 25 minutes |
| Passenger | 20 | 16 (80%) | 20 to 25 minutes |
| School Bus | 20 (25 questions in some states) | 16 (80%) | About 25 minutes |
| Doubles/Triples | 20 | 16 (80%) | About 20 minutes |
Practice any of them: all CDL practice tests.