Nebraska

What Nebraska asks of a teen driver before the first license, from the practice hours to the road test.

50hours

of supervised practice, including 10 at night

Permit
Learner’s Permit (LPD)
License
Provisional Operator’s Permit
Practice can start at
15 years old

Depends on your answer

Will your child finish a DMV-approved driver safety course before the provisional permit?

  • YesNo supervised hours are required. The course instructor gives the written and drive tests.
  • Not yetThe goal is 50 hours, with 10 between sunset and sunrise, and a DMV drive test.

Before the road test

  • Six months on the permitA learner’s or school permit is held six months before the provisional permit.
  • Minimum age16 years old
  • Fewer than 3 pointsThree or more points in the six months before applying delays the provisional permit.
  • Course or 50 hoursFinish a DMV-approved driver safety course, or bring the signed 50-hour certification and take the DMV drive test.
  • Signed form DMV 06-91Without the course, a parent, guardian, or licensed adult 21 or older signs it. Hand it to the examiner.

Where this comes from

Moonroof checked these sources on October 9, 2026. Rules change, so check with the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles before booking the road test.