Nebraska DMV practice test (2026)

Nebraska permit test: key facts

Minimum age for a learner permit

14 years old

“The applicant must be 14, but younger than 16.” — Nebraska driver handbook, page 5

How long to hold the permit (drivers under 18)

At least two months

“The applicant must hold an LPE (or LPD) for at least two months before making application for an SCP.” — Nebraska driver handbook, page 7

Supervised practice hours (drivers under 18)

Minimum of 50 hours, including at least 10 hours between sunset and sunrise

“The 50 Hour Certification Form certifies that a minimum of 50 hours of lawful behind the wheel driving has occurred. At least 10 hours of this must have occurred between sunset and sunrise.” — Nebraska driver handbook, page 16

Who must ride with a permit holder

A licensed motor vehicle operator at least 21 years of age who occupies the seat beside the driver

“The applicant must be accompanied by a licensed motor vehicle operator at least 21 years of age who occupies the seat beside the driver.” — Nebraska driver handbook, page 12

Vision test

20/40

“Visual Acuity: Both With/Without Corrective Lens Left Right Restrictions Corrective Lens: Code B Without Corrective Lens: None 20/40 20/40 20/40 20/40 20/40 20/40-50-60 20/40 20/60 20/70 or worse 20/40-50-60 20/40 NR 20/40 20/40-50-60 20/70 or worse None F None F F 20/50 20/50 20/50 20/40-50-60 20/70 or worse blind G F, G 20/60 20/60 20/60 20/60 20/60 20/70 or worse 20/60 blind better than 20/70 not applicable 20/40 or 50 (only possible reading) 20/60 20/60 20/70 or worse 20/60 20/60 20/60 blind 20/70 20/40-50-60 20/40-50-60-70-80 F, G G F, G F, G license denied license denied” — Nebraska driver handbook, page 106

Copied from the handbook with the page; rules change, so check the current edition or your DMV before the test.