Nebraska DMV CDL Practice Test (25 Question Answers)

Nebraska DMV CDL Practice Test

Nebraska DMV Practice Test
License Type: CDL (Commercial Drivers)

1 / 25

If you double your speed, your stopping distance will increase by ________

A) 5 times

B) 3 times

C) 2 times

D) 4 times

2 / 25

What helps a drinker sober up?

A) coffee

B) time

C) fresh air

D) all of the above

3 / 25

Any flatbed load must have at least how many tie downs?

A) three

B) two

C) four

D) one

4 / 25

What is good advice to follow so you won't become a distracted driver?

A) both a and c

B) plan your route before you begin to drive

C) pre-program radio stations and pre-load music you'll listen to

D) speed up and slow down occasionally while driving to keep focused

5 / 25

What is the most important reason for conducting a pre-trip inspection of your vehicle?

A) because law enforcement may inspect your vehicle on the road

B) it is a requirement for all drivers

C) safety for yourself and other road users

D) to help ensure the vehicle will make it to your destination

6 / 25

When stopped on a divided highway, where should you place warning devices?

A) 10 feet, 100 feet and 200 feet toward the approaching traffic

B) 20 feet, 150 feet and 300 feet toward the approaching traffic

C) 30 feet, 100 feet and 150 feet toward the approaching traffic

D) 15 feet, 75 feet and 150 feet toward the approaching traffic

7 / 25

What 3 kinds of emergency equipment must you have with your vehicle?

A) fire extinguisher, warning devices for parked vehicles, spare electrical fuses

B) tire changing tools, fire extinguisher, emergency phone numbers

C) crash reporting kit, first aid kit, tire changing tools

D) first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flares

8 / 25

How or where do you use cargo blocking?

A) loosely around the cargo

B) both a and c

C) from the upper part of the cargo to the floor

D) in the front, back, and/or sides of cargo

9 / 25

What factors help determine your selection of the proper, safe speed when going down a long, steep downgrade?

A) all of the above

B) length and steepness of the grade

C) weather

D) road conditions

10 / 25

Seeing hazards when driving lets you be prepared. Which of the following is considered a hazard?

A) children standing by an ice-cream truck

B) all of the above

C) a crash scene

D) people working near the roadway

11 / 25

You should check for suspension system defects during the pre-trip inspection. Which of the following is not a suspension system defect?

A) damaged tie rod

B) leaking shock absorber

C) broken leaf in a leaf spring

D) missing U-bolt

12 / 25

Two main things to look for ahead of you while driving are _________.

A) truck stops and gas stations

B) tunnels and overpasses

C) police and detours

D) vehicles and traffic signs

13 / 25

Due to its size, if your vehicle cannot make a right turn without swinging into another lane, you should _______ to prevent others from passing you on the right.

A) turn wide before you start the turn

B) start the turn, then back up to re-position

C) turn wide as you complete the turn

D) turn right and drive over the curb

14 / 25

When using a fire extinguisher to put out a fire, _______.

A) both a and c.

B) aim at the source of the fire, not up in the flames.

C) get as close as possible to the fire.

D) stay as far away as possible from the fire.

15 / 25

When is it important to downshift an automatic transmission vehicle?

A) never downshift an automatic transmission vehicle

B) going down a long grade

C) going up a steep hill

D) before entering a curve

16 / 25

With regard to safe driving, what does communicating mean?

A) using a helper when backing

B) using your CB radio or cell phone to inform

C) using hand signals

D) using turn signals, 4-way flashers, headlights and horn

17 / 25

When transporting cargo, drivers must inspect the securement of the cargo within the first _____ miles of a trip.

A) 50

B) 100

C) 75

D) 25

18 / 25

What is the minimum tread depth that front tires should have for safety?

A) 4/32-inch in every major groove

B) 3/32-inch in every major groove

C) 5/32-inch in every major groove

D) 2/32-inch in every major groove

19 / 25

What is the reason to use placards?

A) to warn others of hazardous materials

B) all of the above

C) to avoid mixing hazmat with food

D) to combat terrorism

20 / 25

When stopped on a hill, what is the proper procedure to start moving without rolling back?

A) place blocks behind the tires

B) partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake

C) increase engine RPMs and let the clutch out quickly

D) apply the trailer hand brake and release it after you start moving forward

21 / 25

What are some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk-around inspection?

A) low beams, high beams, turn signals

B) tires, suspension system parts, brakes

C) oil, air compressor, radiator, hood latch

D) all of the above

22 / 25

Seeing hazards when driving lets you be prepared. Which of the following is considered a hazard?

A) road construction zone

B) all of the above

C) stopped transit bus

D) pedestrians and bicyclists

23 / 25

What should you do when confronted by an aggressive driver?

A) don't let obscene gestures bother you

B) report aggressive drivers to police if safe to do so

C) calmly try to get out of their way

D) all of the above

24 / 25

What is one reason why dry bulk tanks require special care?

A) a dry bulk tank should only be filled halfway

B) the load should not get wet

C) the load can shift

D) the load can catch fire easily

25 / 25

An empty, light truck requires ______ stopping distance as does the same truck fully loaded and heavy.

A) greater

B) the same

C) shorter

D) narrower

Your score is

The average score is 52%

Test Type	Nebraska DMV Practice Test
State	Nebraska
Testing	CDL Practice Test
Total Number of items	25
Questions Type	Sample questions
Passing Score	80%
Time Duration	N/A
Cost	Free Practice Test