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 are driving in busy traffic in an 80 kmh zone It begins to rain lightly What should you do

Accepted Answer

B Slow down to a speed that suits the conditions better

Question 2

You are driving in a 70 kmh zone keeping to the limit Several vehicles pass you One of your passengers suggests you should keep up with the other traffic What should you do

Accepted Answer

C Decide your speed yourself based on the speed limit and the conditions

Question 3

You are driving in busy traffic in a 60 kmh zone You feel 60 kmh is a bit too fast for the conditions What should you do

Accepted Answer

A Slow down to a speed that suits the conditions

Question 4

What could be the penalties for driving over the speed limit

Accepted Answer

B Fines demerit points and possibly loss of licence

Question 5

Having a radar detector or jammer in your car is against the law

Accepted Answer

C No matter what your reason is

Question 6

Where there are no speed limit signs the speed limit is 100 kmh unless

Accepted Answer

A There are street lights along the road

Question 7

When you see this sign you must

Accepted Answer

B Not exceed 40 kmh and keep a special lookout for bicycle riders pedestrians and children

Question 8

This sign means you must

Accepted Answer

C Share this road with other people and vehicles and not exceed 10 kmh

Question 9

It is 920am on a school day You are driving at 60 kmh the same speed as traffic around you You pass this sign but the other cars do not slow down much What should you do

Accepted Answer

A Slow down immediately to 40 kmh or less even though other drivers want to go faster

Question 10

Speed limit signs such as the one shown tell drivers

Accepted Answer

B The maximum speed they are allowed to drive

Question 11

If you are driving along the highway and come across road works with a reduced speed zone you must

Accepted Answer

C Slow down to the new speed limit

Question 12

Driving faster than the maximum speed limit is

Accepted Answer

B Never legally permitted

Question 13

A Shared Traffic Zone where pedestrians and other road users can share the road safely has a speed limit of

Accepted Answer

A 10 Kmh

Speed Limits

Question 1 of 13

You are driving in busy traffic in an 80 km/h zone. It begins to rain lightly. What should you do?

Question 2 of 13

You are driving in a 70 km/h zone, keeping to the limit. Several vehicles pass you. One of your passengers suggests you should keep up with the other traffic. What should you do?

Question 3 of 13

You are driving in busy traffic in a 60 km/h zone. You feel 60 km/h is a bit too fast for the conditions. What should you do?

Question 4 of 13

What could be the penalties for driving over the speed limit

Question 5 of 13

Having a radar detector or jammer in your car is against the law:

Question 6 of 13

Where there are no speed limit signs, the speed limit is 100 km/h, unless:

Question 7 of 13

When you see this sign you must:

Question 8 of 13

This sign means you must:

Question 9 of 13

It is 9.20am on a school day. You are driving at 60 km/h, the same speed as traffic around you. You pass this sign but the other cars do not slow down much. What should you do?

Question 10 of 13

Speed limit signs (such as the one shown) tell drivers:

Question 11 of 13

If you are driving along the highway and come across road works with a reduced speed zone, you must:

Question 12 of 13

Driving faster than the maximum speed limit is:

Question 13 of 13

A Shared Traffic Zone, where pedestrians and other road users can share the road safely has a speed limit of: