Nebraska Online Driver Education and Nebraska Licensing Procedures
Congratulations on starting the process of applying for your Nebraska learner’s permit or first Nebraska driver’s license. Nebraska has a Graduated Driver License Program for Nebraska teen drivers, and there are a few things to keep in mind to make sure that applying for your first Nebraska driving license goes as smoothly as possible. So let’s get started.
The Nebraska Instructional Permit or Nebraska Learner’s Permit
When you turn 14, you can apply for a Nebraska School Learner’s Permit (LPE). You’ll just have to take a vision screening. The Nebraska School Learner’s Permit will allow you to practice driving while accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21. The permit lasts 3 months and can be renewed. However, once you’ve held your Nebraska School Learner’s Permit for 2 months, you’ll be eligible to apply for a Nebraska School Permit (SCP), provided you meet the following Nebraska requirements:
- Hold your Nebraska LPE for 2 months
- Complete a Nebraska approved driver safety course
- Pass the written exam and driving test given by your driver safety course instructor
- Provide a 50 hour certification form signed by your parent or guardian
- Provide the necessary personal information
At 15, you can also apply for the Nebraska Learner’s Permit (LPD). However, if you already have a Nebraska School Learner Permit or Nebraska School Permit, you can wave the required written exams. The Nebraska Learner’s Permit is valid for 1 year and may be renewed.
Remember that with your Nebraska Learner’s Permit, you can practice driving with your parent, guardian, driving instructor, or licensed driver who is 21. All passengers must wear seatbelts, and be sure to carry your Nebraska Learner’s Permit with you at all times. After you’ve had your Nebraska Learner’s Permit for 6 months in good standing (no more than 3 points on your Nebraska driving record), you’ll be ready for the next step in the Nebraska Graduated License Program, the Nebraska Provisional Operator Permit (POP).
The Nebraska Provisional Driver License and Nebraska Full License
In order to apply for your Nebraska Provisional Driver’s license, you’ll need to make sure you follow a few Nebraska State requirements before heading down to your local Nebraska Driver Service Center:
- Hold your Nebraska learner’s permit for at least 6 months without incident
- Complete a Nebraska approved driver safety course
- Pass the written and driving tests given by your instructor
- Provide the 50 hour certification form
- 10 of the 50 driving hours must be at night
If you’ve completed these requirements, head on down to your local Nebraska Driver Service Center again, where you’ll pay the required fee and submit your Nebraska Provisional License application. Then, unless you’ve completed a driver safety course, you’ll have to take the dreaded road test! If you pass, then congratulations! You’ve just earned your Nebraska Provisional License! However, you’ll still have to drive with a few restrictions for the time being.
Nebraska Teen Driver License Restrictions and Penalties
There are several restrictions you need to keep in mind regarding your Nebraska Provisional Driver’s license:
- Everyone in the vehicle must wear a seatbelt
- No driving between midnight and 6AM unless for emergencies, your job, or a school-related activity
- For first 6 months, only one passenger under 19 unless accompanied by a licensed driver 21 or older
- No using cell phones while driving (this includes text messaging, personal digital assistants, laptop computers and audio/video devices that send/receive messages
After you turn 18 and have driven with your Nebraska Provisional Operator Permit for at least 12 months (without receiving more than 3 points on your Nebraska license), you can apply for the Nebraska Operator License. Congrats!
Nebraska Auto Insurance Nebraska Financial Responsibility Laws
Once you receive your Nebraska Learner’s Permit or Nebraska Intermediate driver’s license, you’re ready to drive--or are you? Any vehicle registered in Nebraska must be covered by liability insurance.
- The minimum liability insurance coverage is:
- $25,000 per person for 1 person per accident
- $50,000 bodily injury for 2 or more persons per accident
- $25,000 for property damage
If you are found to be driving without Nebraska mandatory liability insurance, your Nebraska license could be suspended.
Nebraska Drunk Driving, Cell Phone, and Text Messaging Laws
As a new Nebraska driver, it’s important for you to learn the Nebraska drunk driving, cell phone, and text messaging laws. Like most state, Nebraska has a Zero Tolerance Law for underage drinking, and if you are convicted of a Nebraska DUI or Nebraska DWI, you face addition penalties to those listed below.
Upon your first conviction of a Nebraska DUI, you’ll face the following penalties:
- Jail sentence 7 days to 60 days
- Up to $500 fine
- License suspension up to 6 months
- Alcohol Assessment/Treatment Possible
And of course, further Nebraska DUI convictions will result in increased jail time, community service, fines, and Nebraska license suspension or even Nebraska license revocation.
Nebraska teen drivers are prohibited from using cell phones while driving.
Nebraska Online Driver Education
Nebraska teen drivers must take a Nebraska approved traffic safety program. You can find more information on approved Nebraska online driver education courses on Nebraska DMV website.
