Nebraska Driver License Requirements at-a-glance:

DMV Info Minimum Age for Learner Permit 15 years (applicant may apply at 14 years, 10 months) Learner Permit holding Period6 months Minimum amount of supervised driving 50 hours, including 10 at night, with a licensed driver who's at least 21 years old. No supervised driving is required if taking drivers education. Minimum Age for Driver License16 years Road Test Yes (can be administered by driver education instructor) Unsupervised driving rulesProvisional license holders may not drive between 12 midnight and 6am unless commuting to or from work or school Passenger rules Provisional license holders may only carry one (1) non-family passenger who's under 19 years of age during the first six (6) months after receiving license. During second six (6) months, holder may carry up to three (3) non-family passengers OtherAt 14 years a student may apply for a School Learner Permit(LPE) to practice for their School Permit(SCP) only if they live 1 and a half miles from their school and reside outside a city of 5,000 or more, or attend school outside a city of 5,000 or more. Applicants must be at least 14 years and 2 months old.

How To Get Your

Nebraska License Step-by-Step:


Obtain driver education certificate


Practice for the written learner permit exam using our free practice tests


Find a driver license office and schedule an appointment for the written exam (you may also simply show up but you may have to wait some time)


Take the Learner Permit Written Exam


Practice driving with your learner permit


Take the Driving Exam (Exam is waived if applicant completes a driver education program)