Q: How many questions can I get wrong and still pass the DKT?

You can make a maximum of 6 mistakes total across both sections: General Knowledge Section (15 questions): Maximum 4 wrong answers allowed, Road Safety Section (30 questions): Maximum 2 wrong answers allowed. This means you need at least 39 correct answers out of 45 total questions to pass. If you exceed the error limit in either section, the test will terminate automatically.

Q: How many times can I retake the DKT if I fail?

You can retake the test unlimited times until you pass, all covered by your initial test fee. However, you must wait at least 12 hours between attempts. After each failed attempt, you'll be shown the correct answers to help you prepare for your next try.

Q: What are the consequences of cheating on the DKT?

If caught cheating, you face serious penalties: 6-week ban from taking any driving test, Forfeit your test fee and must pay again when eligible, Cheating includes receiving unauthorized help or using prohibited materials during the test

Q: Can I start driving immediately after passing the DKT?

Yes, once you pass the DKT and receive your learner's licence, you can begin practicing driving immediately. However, you must always drive with a qualified supervisor who holds a full Australian driver's licence.

Q: What makes the DKT challenging for many test-takers?

The main difficulty stems from unfamiliarity with Australian road rules, traffic signs, and safe driving practices. Approximately 30% of all DKT attempts result in failure. Success requires thorough study of the official road rules and understanding of local traffic laws, rather than relying solely on general driving knowledge.

Question 1

Under good conditions when driving behind any vehicle at any speed you should

Accepted Answer

A Stay at least three seconds behind the vehicle in front of you

Question 2

When driving in wet weather your vehicle will

Accepted Answer

B Take longer and further to stop so slow down

Question 3

At night if an oncoming vehicleaposs headlights dazzle you you should

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C Slow down until your eyes recover

Question 4

If you get sleepy while driving it is best to

Accepted Answer

A Stop rest and change drivers if possible

Question 5

In wet weather when it becomes hard for you to see you should

Accepted Answer

B Turn on your headlights slow down and double your following distance behind the vehicle in front

Question 6

If you are driving and it starts to rain you should

Accepted Answer

C Slow down using the brake gently since rain and oil may create a slippery surface

Question 7

When driving on a slippery wet road for example one covered in early morning dew your vehicle will

Accepted Answer

A Take longer and further to stop

Question 8

Why should you avoid heavy braking on a wet road

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B Your wheels may skid and cause a loss of control

Question 9

At night you should

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C Leave a longer gap behind the vehicle in front

Question 10

When it is very foggy during the day or night and your vehicle has no fog lights you should

Accepted Answer

A Slow down and use your low beam headlights and hazard warning lights to make your vehicle seen

Question 11

When going on a long trip out of the following which is the most important to do

Accepted Answer

B Get plenty of rest before starting out

Question 12

At night when you approach an oncoming vehicle you should

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B Not look at its headlights but keep left and watch the left of the road

Question 13

Which of the following attitudes is most likely to make you a safer driver

Accepted Answer

A When I drive I have the main responsibility for my safety and the safety of other road users

Question 14

You are about to move away from the kerb in your car What is the last thing you should do before you move into traffic

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B Check over your shoulder

Question 15

What is the best way to avoid hitting other vehicles people or animals when moving off from the kerb

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C Check your mirrors and look over your shoulder before moving off from the kerb

Question 16

Many people crash within the first few years of driving What is the best way of learning to drive on your own without crashing

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A Start driving in daylight where it is not too busy and only drive in busier traffic as your driving gets better

Question 17

It is important to scan while driving so you can see everything that is happening on the road What does scanning involve

Accepted Answer

B Continually looking ahead to the sides and using all mirrors when driving

Question 18

If you are a new driver and first start to drive at night you should

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C Drive mainly on streets that you know well

Question 19

You set out on a fairly long drive to see some friends After a while you start feeling tired What should you do

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A Pull off the road stop and rest until you no longer feel tired

Question 20

You are driving an older relative for an appointment and are running late They ask you to go faster to get there on time You should

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B Choose a safe speed and say you will not go any faster

Question 21

You are planning to drive from Sydney to the Gold Coast with some friends To minimise fatigue and make the trip as safe as possible you should

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C Drive during the day take plenty of breaks and share driving if possible

Question 22

You should leave a gap between your vehicle and the one you are following In good conditions the gap should be

Accepted Answer

A 3 seconds

Question 23

It is night time and you are driving home from the movies You are travelling in a line of vehicles What size gap should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicles in front of you

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C A gap of about 4 seconds as it is easy to misjudge distances at night

Question 24

While driving you come across aggressive selfish or ignorant driving behaviour by another driver You should

Accepted Answer

B Stay calm and in control of your vehicle at all times

Fatigue Defensive Driving

Question 1 of 24

Under good conditions, when driving behind any vehicle, at any speed, you should:

Question 2 of 24

When driving in wet weather, your vehicle will:

Question 3 of 24

At night, if an oncoming vehicle's headlights dazzle you, you should:

Question 4 of 24

If you get sleepy while driving, it is best to

Question 5 of 24

In wet weather when it becomes hard for you to see, you should:

Question 6 of 24

If you are driving and it starts to rain, you should

Question 7 of 24

When driving on a slippery wet road, for example, one covered in early morning dew, your vehicle will:

Question 8 of 24

Why should you avoid heavy braking on a wet road?

Question 9 of 24

At night you should:

Question 10 of 24

When it is very foggy during the day or night and your vehicle has no fog lights, you should

Question 11 of 24

When going on a long trip, out of the following which is the most important to do?

Question 12 of 24

At night, when you approach an oncoming vehicle, you should:

Question 13 of 24

Which of the following attitudes is most likely to make you a safer driver?

Question 14 of 24

You are about to move away from the kerb in your car. What is the last thing you should do before you move into traffic?

Question 15 of 24

What is the best way to avoid hitting other vehicles, people or animals when moving off from the kerb?

Question 16 of 24

Many people crash within the first few years of driving. What is the best way of learning to drive on your own without crashing?

Question 17 of 24

It is important to scan while driving so you can see everything that is happening on the road. What does scanning involve?

Question 18 of 24

If you are a new driver and first start to drive at night you should:

Question 19 of 24

You set out on a fairly long drive to see some friends. After a while you start feeling tired. What should you do?

Question 20 of 24

You are driving an older relative for an appointment and are running late. They ask you to go faster to get there on time. You should:

Question 21 of 24

You are planning to drive from Sydney to the Gold Coast with some friends. To minimise fatigue and make the trip as safe as possible you should:

Question 22 of 24

You should leave a gap between your vehicle and the one you are following. In good conditions the gap should be:

Question 23 of 24

It is night time and you are driving home from the movies. You are travelling in a line of vehicles. What size gap should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicles in front of you?

Question 24 of 24

While driving, you come across aggressive, selfish or ignorant driving behaviour by another driver. You should: