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

You must give way to pedestrians on a marked pedestrian crossing

Accepted Answer

A If there is any danger of a collision

Question 2

When approaching a marked pedestrian crossing and no pedestrians are in sight you should

Accepted Answer

B Slow down and be ready to make a safe stop

Question 3

If elderly people or children are on a pedestrian crossing you will probably need to

Accepted Answer

C Wait extra time to allow them to cross safely

Question 4

Which sign painted on the road tells you there is a pedestrian crossing ahead

Accepted Answer

B B

Question 5

A vehicle ahead of you has stopped at a pedestrian crossing You

Accepted Answer

A Must not overtake the stopped vehicle

Question 6

If you see a School Crossing Supervisor holding a sign like this you must wait until the children

Accepted Answer

C Are off the crossing and the hand held sign is taken away

Question 7

Which one of the following statements is correct Bicycle riders

Accepted Answer

A Must obey the road rules

Question 8

When driving near children playing or walking near the edge of the road you should

Accepted Answer

B Slow down and be ready to make a safe stop

Question 9

Pedestrians who are affected by alcohol are

Accepted Answer

C One of the most common groups involved in road accidents

Question 10

When driving near pedestrian crossings intersections or school crossings you should always

Accepted Answer

A Slow down watch for pedestrians and be ready to make a safe stop

Question 11

When driving in an area where there are many pedestrians eg a bus stop it is important to

Accepted Answer

B Slow down and watch for an indication that they will enter the road

Question 12

When driving past parked vehicles which of the following is it most important to do

Accepted Answer

C Watch for pedestrians animals and car doors opening

Question 13

When driving in wet weather you should

Accepted Answer

A Watch out for pedestrians who may hurry and take risks

Question 14

At a pedestrian crossing with traffic lights when the amber light starts aposflashingapos after the red stop signal it means

Accepted Answer

B You may carefully drive through the crossing if there is no risk of colliding with pedestrians

Question 15

Which statement is true

Accepted Answer

C You must give way to pedestrians if there is any danger of hitting them

Question 16

You drive towards these people on the road What should you do

Accepted Answer

A Stop and give way if there is any danger of hitting them

Question 17

You see these zigzag markings on the road in front of you What do they mean

Accepted Answer

B Take care and look out for pedestrians at a crossing

Question 18

These markings on the road indicate

Accepted Answer

C Places where pedestrians have special rights

Question 19

You approach a person crossing the road You should

Accepted Answer

A Slow down or stop to avoid hitting the person

Question 20

You approach a crossing and see the scene in the picture You should

Accepted Answer

B Slow down and stop until the supervisor takes down the sign

Question 21

At a pedestrian crossing with traffic lights when the lights change to red you should

Accepted Answer

C Stop wait for pedestrians to cross and for the green light to come on

Question 22

This person is standing on a pedestrian refuge If he steps out onto your lane you should

Accepted Answer

A Give way to the person if there is any danger of colliding

Question 23

Which of the following statements is correct

Accepted Answer

B You must give way to pedestrians if there is a danger of a collision

Question 24

When you see children on or near the road

Accepted Answer

C You should slow down and be more careful because they may move suddenly

Question 25

When you see older people on or near the road you should

Accepted Answer

A Slow down and take extra care because they may not see you until you are very close

Question 26

You must give way to pedestrians if there is a risk of hitting them When driving in poor light you should

Accepted Answer

B Look more carefully for pedestrians because they are hard to see

Question 27

You drive up to a Light Rail vehicle that has just stopped at a tram stop What is the most important thing you should do

Accepted Answer

C Take extra care slow down and give way to the pedestrians

Question 28

You must give way to pedestrians

Accepted Answer

A At all times if there is any danger of colliding with them even if there is no marked crossing

Pedestrians

Question 1 of 28

You must give way to pedestrians on a marked pedestrian crossing:

Question 2 of 28

When approaching a marked pedestrian crossing and no pedestrians are in sight, you should:

Question 3 of 28

If elderly people or children are on a pedestrian crossing you will probably need to:

Question 4 of 28

Which sign painted on the road tells you there is a pedestrian crossing ahead?

Question 5 of 28

A vehicle ahead of you has stopped at a pedestrian crossing. You:

Question 6 of 28

If you see a School Crossing Supervisor holding a sign like this, you must wait until the children:

Question 7 of 28

Which one of the following statements is correct? Bicycle riders:

Question 8 of 28

When driving near children playing or walking near the edge of the road, you should:

Question 9 of 28

Pedestrians who are affected by alcohol, are:

Question 10 of 28

When driving near pedestrian crossings, intersections, or school crossings, you should always

Question 11 of 28

When driving in an area where there are many pedestrians (e.g. a bus stop) it is important to:

Question 12 of 28

When driving past parked vehicles, which of the following is it most important to do:

Question 13 of 28

When driving in wet weather, you should:

Question 14 of 28

At a pedestrian crossing with traffic lights, when the amber light starts 'flashing' after the red stop signal, it means:

Question 15 of 28

Which statement is true?

Question 16 of 28

You drive towards these people on the road. What should you do?

Question 17 of 28

You see these zigzag markings on the road in front of you. What do they mean?

Question 18 of 28

These markings on the road indicate

Question 19 of 28

You approach a person crossing the road. You should:

Question 20 of 28

You approach a crossing and see the scene in the picture. You should:

Question 21 of 28

At a pedestrian crossing with traffic lights, when the lights change to red you should

Question 22 of 28

This person is standing on a pedestrian refuge. If he steps out onto your lane you should:

Question 23 of 28

Which of the following statements is correct?

Question 24 of 28

When you see children on or near the road:

Question 25 of 28

When you see older people on or near the road, you should:

Question 26 of 28

You must give way to pedestrians if there is a risk of hitting them. When driving in poor light, you should:

Question 27 of 28

You drive up to a Light Rail vehicle that has just stopped at a tram stop. What is the most important thing you should do?

Question 28 of 28

You must give way to pedestrians: