Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) Practice Test
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A full bank of original Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) practice questions across the official content areas, weighted like the real exam, with explanations. Free, no signup.
What is the Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) exam like?+
About 45 questions, and you need 41/45% to pass. Practice by topic here, then take the full timed mock exam to gauge readiness.
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Sample practice questions
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- 1. Road Rules & Right of Way
At an intersection with no signs or traffic lights, to whom must you give way?
- a.Vehicles approaching from your left
- b.Vehicles approaching from your right
- c.No one, you have right of way
- d.Only larger vehicles
Answer: b
Explanation: At an uncontrolled intersection you must give way to any vehicle approaching from your right. (Road Users' Handbook, giving way)
- 2. Road Rules & Right of Way
When entering a roundabout, to whom must you give way?
- a.Any vehicle already in the roundabout
- b.Vehicles waiting to enter behind you
- c.Vehicles to your left
- d.No one
Answer: a
Explanation: You must give way to any vehicle already travelling in the roundabout before you enter. (Road Users' Handbook)
- 3. Road Rules & Right of Way
In NSW, who must wear a seatbelt in a moving car?
- a.The driver only
- b.Front-seat passengers only
- c.The driver and all passengers where a belt is fitted
- d.Adults only
Answer: c
Explanation: The driver and every passenger must wear a seatbelt where one is fitted. (Road Users' Handbook)
- 4. Traffic Signs & Signals
What must you do at a STOP sign?
- a.Come to a complete stop and give way before the line
- b.Slow down and give way if needed
- c.Stop only if other cars are coming
- d.Sound your horn and proceed
Answer: a
Explanation: A STOP sign requires a complete stop at the line and giving way before proceeding. (Road Users' Handbook)
- 5. Traffic Signs & Signals
What must you do at a red traffic light?
- a.Stop, then go when the way is clear
- b.Give way only
- c.Slow down and continue
- d.Stop and wait behind the line until it turns green
Answer: d
Explanation: A red light means stop and remain behind the line until the light turns green. (Road Users' Handbook)
- 6. Speed & Safe Following
Unless signs say otherwise, what is the default speed limit in a built-up area in NSW?
- a.40 km/h
- b.50 km/h
- c.60 km/h
- d.70 km/h
Answer: b
Explanation: The default limit in built-up areas is 50 km/h unless signs show a different limit. (Road Users' Handbook)
- 7. Speed & Safe Following
What speed must you not exceed when passing a bus that is displaying flashing lights?
- a.40 km/h
- b.60 km/h
- c.80 km/h
- d.The normal posted limit
Answer: a
Explanation: You must not exceed 40 km/h when passing a bus with flashing lights, as children may be present. (Road Users' Handbook)
- 8. Alcohol, Drugs & Penalties
What is the legal blood alcohol limit for learner and provisional (P1 and P2) licence holders?
- a.Under 0.05
- b.Under 0.02
- c.Zero (0.00)
- d.Under 0.08
Answer: c
Explanation: Learner and provisional drivers must have a zero blood alcohol concentration. (Road Users' Handbook)
- 9. Alcohol, Drugs & Penalties
During certain long weekends and holiday periods, what does NSW apply?
- a.No penalties at all
- b.Double demerit points for certain offences
- c.Half the normal penalties
- d.Warnings only
Answer: b
Explanation: NSW applies double demerit points for offences such as speeding and not wearing a seatbelt during declared holiday periods. (Transport for NSW)
- 10. Sharing the Road
When turning at an intersection, to whom must you give way?
- a.No one
- b.Pedestrians crossing the road you are turning into
- c.Only other cars
- d.Cyclists only
Answer: b
Explanation: You must give way to pedestrians crossing the road you are turning into. (Road Users' Handbook)