Nebraska

Yes. Nebraska employs a graduated driver's license (GDL) program, which allocates restrictions and responsibilities over a period of time, until you earn your full license.

Restrictions include:

• On your School Learner's Permit (LPE), School Permit (SCP) or Learner's Permit (LPD):
  • Passengers can only be members of your immediate family.
  • Must be accompanied by a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 21 years old.
• On your Provisional Operator's Permit (POP):
  • No unsupervised driving between midnight and 6 a.m.
    • Must have a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 21 years old.
  • Only 1 passenger under age 19 during the first 6 months.
    • Does not apply to immediate family members.

Once you turn 17, you'll be eligible for your full driver's license, which has no restrictions.

Nebraska waives its road test in many situations.

However, if you choose to take it and pass along with turn in the appropriate paperwork and pay the fee you'll be issued your Nebraska driver's license.

It depends which credential you're driving with.

• On your School Learner's Permit (LPE), School Permit (SCP) or Learner's Permit (LPD):
  • Passengers can only be members of your immediate family.
  • Must be accompanied by a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 21 years old.
• On your Provisional Operator's Permit (POP):
  • No unsupervised driving between midnight and 6 a.m.
    • Must have a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 21 years old.
  • Only 1 passenger under age 19 during the first 6 months.
    • Does not apply to immediate family members.

Once you get any type of NE driving permit, you will automatically be able to drive with a parent, stepparent or legal guardian.

As long as you meet all the state's requirements, sign the proper paperwork, and pay the fee, you'll be issued your license.

Visit your local Department of Motor Vehicles office in order to apply.

Appropriate documents depend on whether you're a:

• U.S. citizen.
• Immigrant/permanent resident.

Some common forms of ID include a:

• U.S. birth certificate or passport.
• Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of Citizenship.
• Valid alien registration card.

More information can be found through the Nebraska DMV.

To earn your license after you turn 18, you'll need to provide proof of your:

• Identity.
• Nebraska residency.
• Social Security number.
• Legal presence in the United States.

To apply for an Operator's License (Class O) when you're under 18 in Nebraska, you'll need:

• Proof of your:
  • Identity and age.
  • Nebraska residency.
  • Social Security number.
  • Legal presence in the United States.

Depending on which route you took through the Graduated Driver's License program, you may also need to bring proof of completing:

• An NE-approved Driver's Ed course.

OR

• 50 hours of supervised driving practice.

A parent or guardian must also be present to sign paperwork on your behalf.

To earn your Operator's License (Class O) in Nebraska, you must:

• Practice on your Provisional Operator's Permit (POP) for at least 12 months.

OR

• Hold a valid POP when you turn 18.

To get your driver's license in NE if you're 18 or older, you'll need to:

• Successfully pass a:
  • Vision exam.
  • Driving test.
  • Written exam. May be waived if you:
    • Currently hold a valid Learner's Permit (LPD).
    • Have a LPD that's expired within 1 year of applying.
• Provide proof of your:
  • Identity.
  • NE residency.
  • Social Security number.
  • Legal status in the U.S.
• Complete the appropriate paperwork provided by the DMV.
• Pay the driver's license fee.

Nebraska will waive the driving test requirement in many cases.

However, you may have to take it when:

• Applying for your Provisional Operator's Permit (POP), which you are eligible for after:
  • Turning 16.
  • Holding a School Learner's Permit, School Permit, or Learner's Permit for at least 6 months.
• Applying for your Operator License (Class O), which you are eligible for after:
  • Turning 17.
  • Holding your POP for at least 12 months, with no more than 3 violation points.

OR

• Passing the vision and written tests.

OR

• Passing a state-approved Driver's Ed course.

Nebraska offers something called a hardship license, which will allow you to drive in certain situations while your license is suspended, if you can prove the need.

No. You'll only need to pass the written test once.

When you arrive for your Nebraska road test, an inspector will first check that you have the proper documents and your car meets all the proper safety requirements.

The examiner will then judge your ability to perform certain tasks, which may include (but are not limited to):

• Starting and stopping the vehicle.
• Making proper right- and left-hand turns.
• Correctly using and changing lanes.
• Obeying all traffic signs, symbols, and lights.
• Using the proper speed.
• Understanding and obeying right-of-way laws.
• Parking and backing up the vehicle.

You must arrive to your test with a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 21 years old. If you don't, you will not be able to take the test.

You must also have/bring the following:

• Your valid permit.
• Valid registration on the vehicle you're driving.
• Proof of valid liability insurance for the vehicle you're driving.
• Valid Nebraska license plates on the test vehicle.

Make sure that the car is clean, especially the driver's seat and passenger seat, where the examiner will be sitting.

You must be accompanied by a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 21 years old.

The vehicle you take your NE road test in must meet all state vehicle safety standards, including fully functioning:

• Brakes.
• Lights.
• Horn.
• Speedometer.
• Safety belts.
  • Model years 1964 and later must have a working seatbelt on the passenger side.
  • Model years 1973 and later must have working seatbelts for the driver and passenger.

The vehicle must also have valid and up-to-date:

• Registration.
• Liability insurance.
• Nebraska license plates.

Driving tests are administered by the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles. You can find the closest testing location online.

Currently, permit and licensing fees in Nebraska include:

• School learner's permit (LPE): $12.50.
• School permit (SCP): $12.50.
• Learner's permit (LPD): $12.50.
• Provisional operator's permit (POP): $19.50.
• Operator's license (Class O) valid for:
  • 5 years: $28.50.
  • More than 3 but not more than 4 years: $23.50.
  • More than 2 but not more than 3 years: $18.50.
  • More than 1 but not more than 2 years: $14.50.
  • 1 year or less: $9.50.
• License replacement (any): $15.50.

Fees are subject to change. Make sure to check for the latest information on the page that applies to you:

• LPE.
• SCP.
• LPD.
• POP.
• Class O.

The Nebraska Driver's Manual is available online. You can also get one from your local NE Department of Motor Vehicles office.

You'll be eligible to apply for a Nebraska Operator's License (Class O) once you've:

• Practiced on your Provisional Operator's Permit (POP) for at least 12 months.

OR

• Hold a valid POP when you turn 18.

If you're 18 or older when you apply for your license, you'll have to first pass a vision, written, and driving test. Written tests may be waived if you:

• Currently hold a valid Learner's Permit (LPD).
• Have a LPD that's expired within 1 year of applying.

p>Currently, permit and licensing fees in Nebraska include:

• School learner's permit (LPE): $12.50.
• School permit (SCP): $12.50.
• Learner's permit (LPD): $12.50.
• Provisional operator's permit (POP): $19.50.
• Operator's license (Class O) valid for:
  • 5 years: $28.50.
  • More than 3 but not more than 4 years: $23.50.
  • More than 2 but not more than 3 years: $18.50.
  • More than 1 but not more than 2 years: $14.50.
  • 1 year or less: $9.50.
• License replacement (any): $15.50.

Fees are subject to change. Make sure to check for the latest information on the page that applies to you:

• LPE.
• SCP.
• LPD.
• POP.
• Class O.

No. There is no requirement to pass a drug test before being issued your Nebraska driving permit.

No. The Nebraska written exam is not open book, which is why it's especially important to study or take a practice test beforehand.

Yes. If you're under 17, you will need a parent or legal guardian to sign paperwork on your behalf before you can be issued your permit.

It depends which credential you're applying for.

All applicants will need to show acceptable proof of their:

• Identity and age.
• Nebraska residency.
• Social Security number.
• Legal presence in the United States.

Additional requirements include:

• For a School Permit (SCP) or Provisional Operator's Permit (POP):
  • A completion certificate for a state-approved Driver's Ed course.

OR

• A completed 50-Hour Certification form.

According to the Nebraska Graduated Driver License program, you must be at least:

• 14 to apply for a School Learner's Permit.
• 14 years, 2 months to apply for a School Permit.
• 15 to apply for a Learner's Permit.
  • May apply up to 60 days before your birthday.
• 16 to apply for a Provisional Operator's Permit.
  • May apply up to 60 days before your birthday.
• 17 to apply for an Operator's License.

Nebraska has a multi-tiered Graduated Driver's License (GDL) program, which includes several permit options.

To apply for your School Learner's Permit (LPE), you must:

• Be at least 14 years old.
• Pass a vision and written test.

To apply for your School Permit (SCP), you must:

• Be at least 14 years, 2 months old.
• Have held your LPE for at least 2 months.
• Successfully complete either:
  • An NE-approved Driver's Ed course.

OR

• 50 hours of supervised driving practice.

To apply for your Learner's Permit (LPD), you must:

• Be at least 15 years old.
  • May apply up to 60 days before your birthday.
• Pass a vision test.
• Pass a written test, UNLESS:
  • You've earned your LPE or SCP within the last year.
  • Your LPE or SCP has expired within one year of applying.

To apply for your Provisional Operator's Permit (POP), you must:

• Be at least 16 years old.
  • May apply within 60 days of your birthday.
• Hold your LPE, SCP, or LPD for at least 6 months.
• Have successfully completed either:
  • An NE-approved Driver's Ed course.

OR

• 50 hours of supervised driving practice.
• Pass a written and driving test UNLESS you've passed the Driver's Ed course.
• Pass a vision and driving test UNLESS:
  • You have a valid LPD.
  • Your LPD expired within a year of applying.

To start any of these processes, you will have to visit the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles and bring:

• Acceptable proof of your:
  • Identity and age.
  • Nebraska residency.
  • Social Security number.
  • Legal presence in the United States.
• The appropriate fee.
• Proof of driving practice and Driver's Ed course completion, if applicable.

A parent or legal guardian will also have to accompany you to the office.

The Nebraska written driver's exam consists of 25 multiple-choice questions. General topics include:

• Nebraska traffic laws.
• Safe driving practices.
• The rights of other drivers and pedestrians.
• How to keep your vehicle in safe condition.

All questions will be sourced directly from the NE Driver's Manual, though you may also want to study with a free practice test.

Not necessarily.

Passing an approved Driver's Ed course will allow you to skip taking the state's written and driving tests, but it is not required.

Reading the Nebraska Driver's Manual is the best idea to learn the information.

You can also find a number of practice tests online.

Yes. You'll have to pass a vision test to earn your NE learner's permit.

No. Nebraska doesn't require medical certifications to earn your permit.

If you're under 17, you must show up with a parent or legal guardian who can sign a consent form on your behalf.

You can contact the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles by:

• Email.
• Phone.
• Regular mail.

Details can be found on the NE Department of Motor Vehicles' website.

It depends on which credential you want.

According to the Nebraska Graduated Driver License program, you must be at least:

• 14 to apply for a School Learner's Permit.
• 14 years, 2 months to apply for a School Permit.
• 15 to apply for a Learner's Permit.
  • May apply up to 60 days before your birthday.
• 16 to apply for a Provisional Operator's Permit.
  • May apply up to 60 days before your birthday.
• 17 to apply for an Operator's License.

Restrictions in Nebraska's graduated driver license system include:

• On your School Learner's Permit (LPE):
  • Can only drive to and home from school.
• On your LPE, School Permit (SCP) or Learner's Permit (LPD):
  • Passengers can only be members of your immediate family.
  • Must be accompanied by a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 21 years old.
• On your Provisional Operator's Permit (POP):
  • No unsupervised driving between midnight and 6 a.m.
    • Must have a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 21 years old.
  • Only 1 passenger under age 19 during the first 6 months.
    • Does not apply to immediate family members.

Once you turn 17, you will be eligible for a full driver's license, which has no driving restrictions.

It depends on which credential you're using.

Restrictions in Nebraska's graduated driver license system include:

• On your School Learner's Permit (LPE):
  • Can only drive to and home from school.
• On your LPE, School Permit (SCP) or Learner's Permit (LPD):
  • Passengers can only be members of your immediate family.
  • Must be accompanied by a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 21 years old.
• On your Provisional Operator's Permit (POP):
  • No unsupervised driving between midnight and 6 a.m.
    • Must have a fully-licensed passenger who's at least 21 years old.
  • Only 1 passenger under age 19 during the first 6 months.
    • Does not apply to immediate family members.

Once you turn 17, you will be eligible for a full driver's license, which has no driving restrictions.

You'll need to fill out a driver's license application in order to apply. The form will be provided to you by the NE DMV's office.

Typically, to get your driver's license, you'll have to pass:

• A vision exam.
• The written test.
• A driving skills test.

However, the state lays out many different paths for achieving your NE driver's license. One, two, or all of these tests may be waived, depending on which path you take.

There are no Driver's Education requirements in Nebraska. However, passing an approved Driver's Ed course will allow you to skip taking the state's written and driving tests.

It depends on which credential you want.

To apply for your School Learner's Permit (LPE), you must:

• Be at least 14 years old.
• Pass a vision and written test.

To apply for your School Permit (SCP), you must:

• Be at least 14 years, 2 months old.
• Have held your LPE for at least 2 months.
• Successfully complete either:
  • An NE-approved Driver's Ed course.

OR

• 50 hours of supervised driving practice.

To apply for your Learner's Permit (LPD), you must:

• Be at least 15 years old.
  • May apply up to 60 days before your birthday.
• Pass a vision test.
• Pass a written test, UNLESS:
  • You've earned your LPE or SCP within the last year.
  • Your LPE or SCP has expired within one year of applying.

To apply for your Provisional Operator's Permit (POP), you must:

• Be at least 16 years old.
  • May apply within 60 days of your birthday.
• Hold your LPE, SCP, or LPD for at least 6 months.
• Have successfully completed either:
  • An NE-approved Driver's Ed course.

OR

• 50 hours of supervised driving practice.
• Pass a written and driving test UNLESS you've passed the Driver's Ed course.
• Pass a vision and driving test UNLESS:
  • You have a valid LPD.
  • Your LPD expired within a year of applying.

All Nebraska permit applicants must have:

• Acceptable proof of your:
  • Identity and age.
  • Nebraska residency.
  • Social Security number.
  • Legal presence in the United States.
• The appropriate fee.
• Proof of driving practice and Driver's Ed course completion, if applicable.

Otherwise, requirements depend on the type of credential you want.

To apply for your School Learner's Permit (LPE), you must:

• Be at least 14 years old.
• Pass a vision and written test.

To apply for your School Permit (SCP), you must:

• Be at least 14 years, 2 months old.
• Have held your LPE for at least 2 months.
• Successfully complete either:
  • An NE-approved Driver's Ed course.

OR

• 50 hours of supervised driving practice.

To apply for your Learner's Permit (LPD), you must:

• Be at least 15 years old.
  • May apply up to 60 days before your birthday.
• Pass a vision test.
• Pass a written test, UNLESS:
  • You've earned your LPE or SCP within the last year.
  • Your LPE or SCP has expired within one year of applying.

To apply for your Provisional Operator's Permit (POP), you must:

• Be at least 16 years old.
  • May apply within 60 days of your birthday.
• Hold your LPE, SCP, or LPD for at least 6 months.
• Have successfully completed either:
  • An NE-approved Driver's Ed course.

OR

• 50 hours of supervised driving practice.
• Pass a written and driving test UNLESS you've passed the Driver's Ed course.
• Pass a vision and driving test UNLESS:
  • You have a valid LPD.
  • Your LPD expired within a year of applying.

A parent or legal guardian will also have to accompany you to the office.

Possibly. The state reserves the right to administer a vision test for license renewals, though it's not strictly required.

Yes. Nebraska allows residents who are out-of-state within their license renewal period (90 days before expiration, or 60 days before your 21^st birthday) to apply for a renewal by mail.

To renew by mail, you'll need to:

• Complete an Operator's Out-of-State License Renewal form.
• Follow instructions for vision testing requirements.
• Include copies of your:
  • Nebraska driver's license.
  • Two acceptable proofs of Nebraska residency.
• Include your out-of-state:
  • Phone number.
  • Address.

Mail the above information to the Nebraska DMV at:

Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles

PO Box 94726

Lincoln, NE 68509

You can also fax the information to 402-471-4020.

Yes. Nebraska allows residents to renew their driver's licenses online for every-other renewal period.

To renew your NE license, you'll need:

• Your current driver's license.
• A completed Operator Renewal form.
• Acceptable proof of your:
  • Identity.
  • Nebraska address.
• The new license fee.

You can renew your Nebraska driver's license:

• In-person through the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Through the mail, if you are out-of-state during the renewal window.
• Online.

You can renew your license:

• Up to 60 days before your 21^st birthday.
• Up to 90 days before it expires.
• Up to 1 year after it expires.

NE license renewals currently cost:

• School learner's permit (LPE): $12.50.
• School permit (SCP): $12.50.
• Learner's permit (LPD): $12.50.
• Provisional operator's permit (POP): $19.50.
• Operator's license (Class O) valid for:
  • 5 years: $28.50.
  • More than 3 but not more than 4 years: $23.50.
  • More than 2 but not more than 3 years: $18.50.
  • More than 1 but not more than 2 years: $14.50.
  • 1 year or less: $9.50.

Fees are subject to change. Make sure to check for the latest information on the page that applies to you:

• LPE.
• SCP.
• LPD.
• POP.
• Class O.

Possibly. The Nebraska DMV will make accommodations for people with certain disabilities. Contact the DMV ahead of time to discuss your options.

You can take the Nebraska written test as many times as needed in order to pass.

However, if you fail, you'll have to wait one business day before you can try again. And if you fail 3 times, you may face additional penalties.

Save yourself the trouble by studying with a free practice test!

Yes, every question on the test is multiple choice.

At the same appointment you take your written test, you'll also have to bring:

• Proof of your:
  • Identity and age.
  • Social Security number.
  • Nebraska address.
  • Legal presence in the United States.
• A parent or legal guardian to sign paperwork on your behalf.
• The appropriate permit fee.
• Proof of completing a Driver's Ed course or 50 hours of driving practice, if applicable.

The Nebraska written driver's exam consists of 25 multiple-choice questions. Major topics include:

• Nebraska traffic laws.
• Safe driving practices.
• The rights of other drivers and pedestrians.
• How to keep your vehicle in safe condition.

All questions will be sourced directly from the NE Driver's Manual, though you may also want to study with a free practice test.

Yes. You can schedule your appointment online.

Some locations may be open on Saturdays. You'll have to check online when scheduling an appointment.

Your written knowledge exam will be administered on the computer at the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles office or at your home.

If you have special needs, you can arrange alternate formats with the NE DMV. Make sure the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles is aware of any additional help you may need when scheduling your appointment.

You can schedule your NE driving test online.

Nebraska's Graduated Driver's License (GDL) program allows most applicants to waive their written test.

If you do take the written permit exam, however, it will move you forward to the next phase of the GDL process, in order to obtain either your:

• School learner's permit.
• School permit.
• Learner's permit.
• Provisional operator's permit.

Nebraska waives written permit tests in many cases. However, to take one, you can visit your closest NE DMV office.

If you failed your NE road test, you'll have the chance to reschedule and try again.

In the meantime don't panic, practice!

If you failed your Nebraska driving skills test, you can test again as soon as the next business day.

However, if you fail 3 times, you won't be able to try again until you either:

• Successfully pass a state-approved Driver's Ed course.
• Practice for 90 more days on your learner's permit.

Yes. If you fail your written exam, you can retest as soon as the next business day.

If you fail 3 times, you won't be able to try again until you either:

• Pass an NE-approved Driver's Ed course.
• Practice on your learner's permit for at least 90 more days.

Save yourself that trouble by studying with a free practice test!

If you don't pass your written test in NE, you won't be issued your learner's permit. You'll have to take and pass the test in order to move on in the licensing process.

You'll have to wait at least one business day to retest after failing, and failing multiple times may come with more repercussions.

Practicing with a free practice test can help you pass on the first try!

If you have no intention of permanently relocating to Nebraska, there's no limit on how long you can drive on your out-of-state license. This includes anyone in the state for:

• School.
• Active military duty.
• Seasonal housing.

If you plan on permanently relocating to the Cornhusker State, you must exchange your out-of-state license within 30 days of establishing residency.

No. Nebraska does not accept out-of-state driver permits.

No. As long as your license is valid and in good standing, no additional driving tests are required for a transfer.

If you're moving to Nebraska, you'll have to apply for a license within 30 days of establishing residency.

The biggest mistake people make is taking the test for granted.

While it's not necessarily designed to be tricky, it can be difficult if you don't study the laws.

Make sure to give yourself enough time to study the NE Driver's Manual and take some free practice tests in order to give yourself the best chance possible for passing.

The Nebraska written exam consists of 25 questions, and you must answer at least 20 of them correctly in order to pass.

There are 25 total questions on the NE permit exam, all of which are multiple choice.

Nebraska's minimum auto insurance coverage requirements include:

• Bodily injury liability: $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident.
• Property damage liability: $25,000.
• Uninsured motorist bodily injury: $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident.

The NE written knowledge exam consists of 25 multiple-choice questions. You will be able to get 5 questions wrong and still pass.

Studying with a free practice test may help ensure you get far more questions right than wrong!

The application process is a little different, depending on whether your license was revoked due to:

• DUI or DWI.
• Child support.
• Too many points on your license.
• Medical hardship.

For more specific information, contact your lawyer and consult the Nebraska Driver's Manual.