Nebraska motorcycle permit test numbers to know

Distances, speeds, limits, fines and deadlines are the questions people miss most, because they have to be memorized. Here are 25 Nebraska numbers, grouped and cited, with a free quiz and flashcards to lock them in.

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  • Alcohol & drugs

    To fight fatigue on a long trip, how often should you stop and get off the motorcycle?

    At least every two hours

    Riding a motorcycle is more tiring than driving a car. Stop and get off the motorcycle at least every two hours, and limit your distance; experienced riders seldom ride more than about six hours a day.

    Nebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 53

  • Fines, points & penalties

    A 17-year-old in Nebraska wants a full Class M motorcycle license. Besides being at least 17, what must they have done first?

    Held a Provisional Operator's Permit for at least 12 months without three or more points

    Nebraska's minimum age for a Class M license is 17, but anyone under 18 must first hold a Provisional Operator's Permit for at least 12 months and have fewer than three points in the previous 12 months.

    Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles website

  • Distances & following gaps

    Under Nebraska law, what is the highest the handlebars on a motorcycle may be?

    No more than 15 inches above the handlebar mounting point

    Nebraska prohibits operating a motorcycle with handlebars more than fifteen inches above their mounting point.

    Nebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 7

Every Nebraska motorcycle number, by topic

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Alcohol & drugs

3 numbers
NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
60-day, $500Drunk driving (DUI)With probation: a 60-day revocation and a $500 finenebraskalegislature.gov
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First conviction Maximum—sixty days imprisonment and five hundred dollars fine Mandatory minimum—seven days imprisonment and five hundred dollars fine
one-yearDrunk driving (DUI)Refusing a chemical test is a separate crime and brings a one-year administrative revocationnebraskalegislature.gov
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When such person has a concentration of eight-hundredths of one gram or more by weight of alcohol per one hundred milliliters of his or her blood
two hoursTo fight fatigue on a long trip, how often should you stop and get off the motorcycle?Answer: At least every two hoursNebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 53
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Take frequent rest breaks— Stop and get off the motorcycle at least every two hours.

Fines, points & penalties

2 numbers
NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
12 monthsA 17-year-old in Nebraska wants a full Class M motorcycle license. Besides being at least 17, what must they have done first?Answer: Held a Provisional Operator's Permit for at least 12 months without three or more pointsNebraska Department of Motor Vehicles website
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17. Individuals under the age of 18 may not apply until they have held a Provisional Operator’s Permit (POP) for at least 12 months and have not accumulated three or more points on their driving record
$250What is the penalty for violating Nebraska's motorcycle helmet law?Answer: An infraction with a $250 fineNebraska Department of Motor Vehicles website
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A person violating any provision of subsection (1), (2), or (4) of section 60-6,279 shall be guilty of an infraction as defined in section 29-431 and shall be fined two hundred fifty dollars for each violation.

Distances & following gaps

7 numbers
NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
15 inchesUnder Nebraska law, what is the highest the handlebars on a motorcycle may be?Answer: No more than 15 inches above the handlebar mounting pointNebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 7
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No person shall operate any motorcycle with handlebars more than fifteen inches above the mounting point of the handlebars.
500 feetNebraska requires a red rear lamp on every motorcycle. From how far behind must that light be visible?Answer: At least 500 feetNebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 7
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with a lamp on the rear exhibiting a visible red light, from a distance of at least five hundred feet from the rear.
200 feetAccording to Nebraska's motorcycle equipment rules, a motorcycle horn should be securely mounted and audible from what distance?Answer: 200 feetNebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 7
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HORN – This should be securely mounted and audible for a distance of 200 feet.
Two secondsUnder normal conditions, what is the minimum following distance the manual recommends behind another vehicle?Answer: Two secondsNebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 24
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Normally, a minimum of two seconds distance should be maintained when following a vehicle.
Three secondsThe pavement is slippery and you cannot see through the van ahead of you. What following distance should you open up?Answer: Three seconds or moreNebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 25
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If the pavement is slippery, if you cannot see through the vehicle ahead, or if traffic is heavy and someone may squeeze in front of you, open up a three-second or more following distance.
12 secondsHow far ahead should you search for hazards so that you have time to prepare before a situation becomes urgent?Answer: An area it would take about 12 seconds to reachNebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 28
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looking ahead to an area it would take about 12 seconds to reach.
one secondIn a staggered group formation, where do the leader and the second rider ride?Answer: Leader in the left side of the lane; second rider at least one second back in the right sideNebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 47
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The group leader rides in the left side of the lane, and the second rider stays at least one second back and rides in the right side of the lane.

Ages, permits & the test

11 numbers
NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
25Questions on the testdmv.nebraska.gov
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Motorcycle Written Test 25 Questions can miss 5 questions. A passing score on the written test is 80%. The written test is valid for 6 months after passed. The motorcycle written test is only available in English.
80%Passing scoredmv.nebraska.gov
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Motorcycle Written Test 25 Questions can miss 5 questions. A passing score on the written test is 80%. The written test is valid for 6 months after passed. The motorcycle written test is only available in English.
$13Feedmv.nebraska.gov
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Learner’s Permit (LPD) Fees Type of Document Fee Security Fee Total Original $8.00 $5.00 $13.00
12 monthsMotorcycle permit12 months (LPD)nebraskalegislature.gov
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the applicant shall be issued an LPD-learner's permit as provided in section 60-4,113 . The permit shall be valid for twelve months.
at least 21Motorcycle permitRide only within visual contact of, and under the supervision of, a licensed motorcycle operator at least 21nebraskalegislature.gov
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accompanied at all times by a licensed operator who is at least twenty-one years of age and who has been licensed by this state or another state
24 monthsMotorcycle permitA Nebraska-approved motorcycle safety course completed within the preceding 24 months waives the Class M examination, including the riding testnebraskalegislature.gov
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except that the required examination may be waived, including the actual operation of a motorcycle, if the applicant presents proof of successful completion of a motorcycle safety course under the Motorcycle Safety Education Act within the immediately preceding twenty-four months.
21 yearsYou hold a Nebraska learner's permit (LPD) for a motorcycle. Who must be with you when you ride on public roads?Answer: A licensed motorcycle operator at least 21 years old who stays within visual contactNebraska Department of Motor Vehicles website
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Motorcyclists must be accompanied by a licensed motorcycle operator who is at least 21 within visual contact.
24 monthsYou complete a Nebraska-approved motorcycle rider course. When you apply for your motorcycle license, which tests can be waived?Answer: Both the written and drive tests, if you apply within 24 months of finishingNebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 8
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will allow the graduate to have the DMV examiner waive both the written and drive tests within 24 months of course completion
ten daysYou crash your motorcycle in Nebraska and no police officer investigates. Damage to the other rider's property is $2,500. What must you do?Answer: Submit a crash report to the State within ten daysNebraska Department of Motor Vehicles website
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The operator of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injuries or death to any person or damage to the property of any one person, including such operator, to an apparent extent that equals or exceeds two thousand dollars shall within ten days forward a report of such accident to the Department of Transportation.
under 45Which small two-wheeler may NOT be registered or operated on a Nebraska public roadway?Answer: One with an engine under 45 cubic centimetersNebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 7
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having engines of less than 45 cubic centimeters (2.238 kilowatt) displacement or which have a total wheel and tire diameter of less than 14 inches
at least 45A pavement seam runs parallel to your path and you need to cross it. What angle should you use?Answer: Move away from the seam and cross it at an angle of at least 45 degreesNebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 40
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move far enough away from tracks, ruts, or pavement seams to cross at an angle of at least 45˚.

Time limits & deadlines

1 number
NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
five monthsYou plan to borrow a friend's motorcycle. Why does the manual urge extra caution?Answer: More than half of all crashes involve riders with less than five months on their motorcycleNebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 17
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More than half of all crashes involve riders with less than five months

Other numbers

1 number
NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
70%About how much of a motorcycle's total stopping power can the front brake provide?Answer: 70% or moreNebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 21
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The front brake is more powerful and can provide 70% or more of your total stopping power.

Memory tips

How to study them (our advice, not official rules):

  • Learn the number with its unit and its place. “15 feet from a hydrant” sticks; “15” on its own gets mixed up with 15 mph.
  • Say the answer before you look. Recalling the number yourself is harder than spotting it among four options, and it is what makes it stick.
  • Come back to the ones you miss. The quiz above brings missed questions back more often. Short rounds over several days beat one long session.

Questions about the numbers

What numbers do I need to know for the Nebraska motorcycle permit test?

Mostly distances (how close you may park to a hydrant or crosswalk, when to signal, when to dim your high beams), speed limits, blood-alcohol limits, and the ages, hours and deadlines for your permit and license. This page lists 25 of them for Nebraska, each with its source.

Why focus on numbers?

A California DMV study of its own knowledge test found that many of the hardest questions “are numerical and have correct answers that must be learned by rote memorization.” Numbers are easy to mix up under pressure, so they are worth drilling on their own.

Where do these numbers come from?

Each one is quoted from the Nebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), Nebraska statutes or DMV pages. Our build checks that every number on this page appears word for word in the quote it cites.

Is the numbers drill free?

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