Impaired Driving & Penalties — Nebraska
Nebraska DMV practice test: 435 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: Class O: 25 Q, miss <=5. Impaired Driving & Penalties: 24 questions.
Blood alcohol limits, drugs and fatigue, licence suspensions, demerit points and fines.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Impaired Driving & Penalties |
| License test | Nebraska Car learner's permit test (Class O) |
| Topic questions | 24 (6% of 435 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
Official handbook
dmv.nebraska.gov ✓ Verified from official source
Questions (24)
1. What happens if you drink alcohol while taking prescription or over-the-counter medicine?
- The medicine reduces the effect of the alcohol.
- The alcohol will help the medicine cure a cold.
- The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol or medicine. ✓
- There is no effect because they are different substances.
Answer: C. The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol or medicine.
2. If you become drowsy while driving, you should:
- Try to fight it.
- Take a break. ✓
- Take some caffeine pills.
Answer: B. Take a break.
3. Talking or texting on a cell phone while driving will not significantly increase your chances being involved in a crash.
- TRUE
- FALSE ✓
Answer: B. FALSE
4. A major factor contributing to crashes resulting in death and/or serious injury is:
- Drivers transporting more than one child at a time.
- Drivers driving while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. ✓
- Drivers making frequent stops to rest on long trips.
Answer: B. Drivers driving while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
5. If you are feeling fatigued while driving, you should:
- Increase your speed to reach your destination more quickly.
- Increase the volume of your radio.
- Find a safe parking area to take a short nap. ✓
Answer: C. Find a safe parking area to take a short nap.
6. Drowsy drivers:
- Should drink strong black coffee to stay awake.
- Can drive so poorly that they may appear to be drunk. ✓
- Can stay alert by opening a window and turning up the radio.
- Are usually only older drivers.
Answer: B. Can drive so poorly that they may appear to be drunk.
7. What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
- Drink coffee.
- Exercise.
- Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol. ✓
- Take a cold shower.
Answer: C. Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol.
8. If you drink alcohol socially, what helps ensure safe driving?
- Drink coffee before driving.
- Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking. ✓
- Take a cold shower before driving.
- Stop drinking one half hour before driving.
Answer: B. Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking.
9. Which of the following influence(s) the effects of alcohol?
- The amount of food in the stomach
- The body weight of an individual
- How much time passes between drinks
- All three choices ✓
Answer: D. All three choices
10. Which of the following substances can affect the ability to drive?
- Tranquilizers, marijuana, and sedatives.
- Cough syrups and cold tablets containing codeine or antihistamines.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: C. All of the above.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook