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Based on official Nebraska exam questions

Free Nebraska CDL Air Brakes Test 2025

  • Perfect for first-time and renewal CDL/CLP applicants, and those adding endorsements.

Passing the Nebraska DMV CDL Air Brakes Knowledge Test is essential for maximizing your job opportunities and avoiding unnecessary restrictions on your license, waiting periods, and retest fees. Failure to pass the Nebraska DMV CDL Air Brakes Knowledge Test means your CDL will include the restriction “L,” prohibiting you from operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) with air brakes. That restriction will close the door to a long list of job opportunities and significantly impact your marketability in this market. Our Nebraska DMV CDL Air Brakes Practice Tests prepare you for passing your knowledge exam on the first attempt.

The isolated stretches of road in Nebraska require a reliable braking system to avoid servicing needs in transit. Additionally, the Missouri River Valley features steep grades and sharp curves that demand air brake-qualified drivers to safely navigate, especially in winter snows and ice. Key transportation routes include I-80 (running east-west through Nebraska, connecting Omaha, Lincoln, and other major hubs), I-29 (running north-south and serving neighboring states), US-6 and US-34 (connecting rural agricultural areas with urban distribution centers). Because most semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, and commercial buses rely on air brakes for safe navigation, mastering air brakes and removing the air brake restriction from your CDL are vital for expanded job opportunities.

The Cornhusker State relies on drivers with the air brake qualification in key industries, including agriculture, food processing, transportation, and renewable energy. Major companies requiring the air brake qualification include Crete Carrier Corporation (Lincoln) and Werner Enterprises (Omaha) in the trucking industry and Arrow State Lines (Omaha) and K & D Transportation (Lincoln) in the charter bus industry. The agriculture and grain hauling sector includes NSG Logistics (Gothenburg), Rollin’ Coal Trucking (grain and fertilizer), and H&M Trucking (Omaha), which rely on air brake-qualified drivers. Many school districts in Nebraska use air brake-equipped buses, requiring drivers to hold this qualification.

The written Air Brakes knowledge test features multiple-choice questions based on the state’s CDL manual (Nebraska CDL Handbook 2025) and requires a score of at least 80% to pass. Our CDL Air Brakes Practice Tests cover everything needed for the official DMV Air Brakes Knowledge Test.

With instant feedback on all our Practice Test responses and practice tests that mimic the official knowledge test, you’ll learn faster and pass the knowledge test on your first attempt!

9 min to complete
Available in EN and ES
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Authored and curated by Steven Litvintchouk, M.S.

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Last verified for accuracy: October 2025 (reviewed weekly)

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25

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20

correct answers to pass

80%

passing score

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