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.
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
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 60-day, $500 | Drunk driving (DUI)With probation: a 60-day revocation and a $500 fine | nebraskalegislature.govQuoteFirst conviction Maximum—sixty days imprisonment and five hundred dollars fine Mandatory minimum—seven days imprisonment and five hundred dollars fine |
| one-year | Drunk driving (DUI)Refusing a chemical test is a separate crime and brings a one-year administrative revocation | nebraskalegislature.govQuoteWhen 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 hours | To fight fatigue on a long trip, how often should you stop and get off the motorcycle?Answer: At least every two hours | Nebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 53QuoteTake frequent rest breaks— Stop and get off the motorcycle at least every two hours. |
Fines, points & penalties
2 numbers
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 12 months | A 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 points | Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles websiteQuote17. 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 |
| $250 | What is the penalty for violating Nebraska's motorcycle helmet law?Answer: An infraction with a $250 fine | Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles websiteQuoteA 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
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 15 inches | Under Nebraska law, what is the highest the handlebars on a motorcycle may be?Answer: No more than 15 inches above the handlebar mounting point | Nebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 7QuoteNo person shall operate any motorcycle with handlebars more than fifteen inches above the mounting point of the handlebars. |
| 500 feet | Nebraska requires a red rear lamp on every motorcycle. From how far behind must that light be visible?Answer: At least 500 feet | Nebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 7Quotewith a lamp on the rear exhibiting a visible red light, from a distance of at least five hundred feet from the rear. |
| 200 feet | According to Nebraska's motorcycle equipment rules, a motorcycle horn should be securely mounted and audible from what distance?Answer: 200 feet | Nebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 7QuoteHORN – This should be securely mounted and audible for a distance of 200 feet. |
| Two seconds | Under normal conditions, what is the minimum following distance the manual recommends behind another vehicle?Answer: Two seconds | Nebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 24QuoteNormally, a minimum of two seconds distance should be maintained when following a vehicle. |
| Three seconds | The pavement is slippery and you cannot see through the van ahead of you. What following distance should you open up?Answer: Three seconds or more | Nebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 25QuoteIf 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 seconds | How 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 reach | Nebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 28Quotelooking ahead to an area it would take about 12 seconds to reach. |
| one second | In 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 side | Nebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 47QuoteThe 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
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Questions on the test | dmv.nebraska.govQuoteMotorcycle 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 score | dmv.nebraska.govQuoteMotorcycle 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. |
| $13 | Fee | dmv.nebraska.govQuoteLearner’s Permit (LPD) Fees Type of Document Fee Security Fee Total Original $8.00 $5.00 $13.00 |
| 12 months | Motorcycle permit12 months (LPD) | nebraskalegislature.govQuotethe 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 21 | Motorcycle permitRide only within visual contact of, and under the supervision of, a licensed motorcycle operator at least 21 | nebraskalegislature.govQuoteaccompanied 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 months | Motorcycle permitA Nebraska-approved motorcycle safety course completed within the preceding 24 months waives the Class M examination, including the riding test | nebraskalegislature.govQuoteexcept 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 years | You 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 contact | Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles websiteQuoteMotorcyclists must be accompanied by a licensed motorcycle operator who is at least 21 within visual contact. |
| 24 months | You 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 finishing | Nebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 8Quotewill allow the graduate to have the DMV examiner waive both the written and drive tests within 24 months of course completion |
| ten days | You 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 days | Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles websiteQuoteThe 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 45 | Which small two-wheeler may NOT be registered or operated on a Nebraska public roadway?Answer: One with an engine under 45 cubic centimeters | Nebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 7Quotehaving 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 45 | A 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 degrees | Nebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 40Quotemove far enough away from tracks, ruts, or pavement seams to cross at an angle of at least 45˚. |
Time limits & deadlines
1 number
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| five months | You 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 motorcycle | Nebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 17QuoteMore than half of all crashes involve riders with less than five months |
Other numbers
1 number
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 70% | About how much of a motorcycle's total stopping power can the front brake provide?Answer: 70% or more | Nebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 21QuoteThe 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?
Yes. The table and the numbers quiz are free and unlimited, and so are the first 20 flashcards.