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

If an oncoming vehicle crosses the centre line and is coming straight at you and you cannot stop you should

Accepted Answer

C Brake look for room to the left sound your horn and flash your lights

Question 2

Check all that apply You should use your righthand indicator when

Accepted Answer

C You intend to move to the right at any time

Question 3

If an oncoming vehicle crosses the centre line and is coming straight at you and you cannot stop you should

Accepted Answer

C Brake look for room to the left sound your horn and flash your lights

Question 4

Generally if you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle you should

Accepted Answer

A Pull over to the left until the emergency vehicle passes

Question 5

Where there is parallel kerbside parking are you allowed to doublepark alongside a parked vehicle

Accepted Answer

D No not at any time

Question 6

If you see a sign indicating road repairs are going on you should

Accepted Answer

A Slow down and watch for traffic controllers and instructions

Question 7

If a vehicle you are driving is involved in an accident and a person is injured what must you do after stopping

Accepted Answer

C Render every assistance and take immediate steps to have an ambulance notified Then call the Police

Question 8

You see a broken yellow line painted on the roadway adjacent to the kerb What does it mean

Accepted Answer

B Clearway restrictions apply you must not stop during the clearway hours

Question 9

If your vehicle is involved in an accident regardless of the damage what details must you give to the other drivers if asked

Accepted Answer

B You must let them see your licence take details and give the name and address of the vehicleaposs owner

Question 10

Looking at the diagrams how far from the approach side of a bus stop or a railway crossing are you allowed to stand or park your vehicle

Accepted Answer

C At least 20 metres

Question 11

Bicycle and motorcycle riders have the same rights to use the road as other motor vehicle drivers They are however more at risk in traffic because

Accepted Answer

A They are harder to see in traffic and do not have the same protection as many drivers

Question 12

You hear the siren of an ambulance approaching you from behind You should

Accepted Answer

D Move into the left lane

Question 13

Do bicycle riders have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers and motorcycle riders

Accepted Answer

A Yes

Question 14

When merging onto the freeway from the entrance you should

Accepted Answer

D Look for a large enough break in the traffic and adjust your speed so as to fit into the traffic flow

Question 15

You hear the siren of an ambulance approaching you from behind You should

Accepted Answer

D Move into the left lane

Question 16

If you are driving towards a road works zone and a traffic controller displays a stop sign you must

Accepted Answer

C Stop your vehicle and follow the directions of the traffic controller

Question 17

If you see a horse and rider on the road what should you do

Accepted Answer

D Slow down and give them plenty of room

Question 18

You want to park your vehicle for a short time It is night time You should

Accepted Answer

B Pick a visible position or leave the parking or hazard lights on

Question 19

Bicycle and motorcycle riders have the same rights to use the road as other motor vehicle drivers They are however more at risk in traffic because

Accepted Answer

A They are harder to see in traffic and do not have the same protection as many drivers

Question 20

If a vehicle you are driving is involved in an accident and a person is injured what must you do after stopping

Accepted Answer

C Render every assistance and take immediate steps to have an ambulance notified Then call the Police

Question 21

If you are involved in an accident where your vehicle needs to be towed away and the Police does not attend the crash scene you

Accepted Answer

A Must report the accident to the Police Station nearest to where the accident happened within 24 hours

Question 22

Do bicycle riders have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers and motorcycle riders

Accepted Answer

A Yes

Question 23

If you see a sign indicating road repairs are going on you should

Accepted Answer

A Slow down and watch for traffic controllers and instructions

Question 24

You want to park your vehicle for a short time It is night time You should

Accepted Answer

B Pick a visible position or leave the parking or hazard lights on

Question 25

If you are involved in an accident where your vehicle needs to be towed away and the Police does not attend the crash scene you

Accepted Answer

A Must report the accident to the Police Station nearest to where the accident happened within 24 hours

Question 26

If your vehicle is involved in an accident regardless of the damage what details must you give to the other drivers if asked

Accepted Answer

B You must let them see your licence take details and give the name and address of the vehicleaposs owner

Question 27

You are driving in a 60 kmh zone with only one lane for traffic in your direction You see a bus ahead with this sign displayed on the rear signalling its intention to pull out from a bus stop you should

Accepted Answer

C Slow down and give way to the bus as it has priority

Question 28

You are driving at night with your headlights on high beam When should you dip your headlights

Accepted Answer

B When within 200 metres of the vehicle ahead or an oncoming one

Question 29

If you are driving towards a road works zone and a traffic controller displays a stop sign you must

Accepted Answer

C Stop your vehicle and follow the directions of the traffic controller

Question 30

When merging onto the freeway from the entrance you should

Accepted Answer

D Look for a large enough break in the traffic and adjust your speed so as to fit into the traffic flow

Question 31

Check all that apply You should use your righthand indicator when

Accepted Answer

C You intend to move to the right at any time

Question 32

What is meant by this sign on or near a bridge

Accepted Answer

A Slow down and be prepared to give way to vehicles travelling in the opposite direction

Question 33

If you see a horse and rider on the road what should you do

Accepted Answer

D Slow down and give them plenty of room

Question 34

You are driving at night with your headlights on high beam When should you dip your headlights

Accepted Answer

B When within 200 metres of the vehicle ahead or an oncoming one

Question 35

If you are driving through a road work zone in the left hand lane and you see this sign you should

Accepted Answer

A Merge to the right and give way to other traffic

Question 36

You see a broken yellow line painted on the roadway adjacent to the kerb What does it mean

Accepted Answer

B Clearway restrictions apply you must not stop during the clearway hours

Question 37

Looking at the diagrams how far from the approach side of a bus stop or a railway crossing are you allowed to stand or park your vehicle

Accepted Answer

C At least 20 metres

Question 38

You are driving in a 60 kmh zone with only one lane for traffic in your direction You see a bus ahead with this sign displayed on the rear signalling its intention to pull out from a bus stop you should

Accepted Answer

C Slow down and give way to the bus as it has priority

Question 39

If you are driving through a road work zone in the left hand lane and you see this sign you should

Accepted Answer

A Merge to the right and give way to other traffic

Question 40

What is meant by this sign on or near a bridge

Accepted Answer

A Slow down and be prepared to give way to vehicles travelling in the opposite direction

Question 41

Generally if you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle you should

Accepted Answer

A Pull over to the left until the emergency vehicle passes

Question 42

Where there is parallel kerbside parking are you allowed to doublepark alongside a parked vehicle

Accepted Answer

D No not at any time

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If an oncoming vehicle crosses the centre line and is coming straight at you and you cannot stop, you should:

Check all that apply. You should use your right-hand indicator when:

If an oncoming vehicle crosses the centre line and is coming straight at you and you cannot stop, you should:

Generally, if you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle you should:

Where there is parallel kerbside parking, are you allowed to double-park alongside a parked vehicle?

If you see a sign indicating road repairs are going on, you should:

If a vehicle you are driving is involved in an accident and a person is injured, what must you do after stopping?

You see a broken yellow line painted on the roadway adjacent to the kerb. What does it mean?

If your vehicle is involved in an accident (regardless of the damage), what details must you give, to the other driver(s), if asked?

Looking at the diagrams, how far from the approach side of a bus stop or a railway crossing are you allowed to stand or park your vehicle?

Bicycle and motorcycle riders have the same rights to use the road as other motor vehicle drivers. They are, however, more at risk in traffic because:

You hear the siren of an ambulance approaching you from behind. You should:

Do bicycle riders have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers and motorcycle riders?

When merging onto the freeway from the entrance, you should:

You hear the siren of an ambulance approaching you from behind. You should:

If you are driving towards a road works zone and a traffic controller displays a stop sign you must:

If you see a horse and rider on the road what should you do?

You want to park your vehicle for a short time. It is night time. You should:

Bicycle and motorcycle riders have the same rights to use the road as other motor vehicle drivers. They are, however, more at risk in traffic because:

If a vehicle you are driving is involved in an accident and a person is injured, what must you do after stopping?

If you are involved in an accident where your vehicle needs to be towed away and the Police does not attend the crash scene, you:

Do bicycle riders have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers and motorcycle riders?

If you see a sign indicating road repairs are going on, you should:

You want to park your vehicle for a short time. It is night time. You should:

If you are involved in an accident where your vehicle needs to be towed away and the Police does not attend the crash scene, you:

If your vehicle is involved in an accident (regardless of the damage), what details must you give, to the other driver(s), if asked?

You are driving in a 60 km/h zone, with only one lane for traffic in your direction. You see a bus ahead (with this sign displayed on the rear) signalling its intention to pull out from a bus stop, you should:

You are driving at night with your headlights on high beam. When should you dip your headlights?

If you are driving towards a road works zone and a traffic controller displays a stop sign you must:

When merging onto the freeway from the entrance, you should:

Check all that apply. You should use your right-hand indicator when:

What is meant by this sign on or near a bridge?

If you see a horse and rider on the road what should you do?

You are driving at night with your headlights on high beam. When should you dip your headlights?

If you are driving through a road work zone in the left hand lane and you see this sign you should:

You see a broken yellow line painted on the roadway adjacent to the kerb. What does it mean?

Looking at the diagrams, how far from the approach side of a bus stop or a railway crossing are you allowed to stand or park your vehicle?

You are driving in a 60 km/h zone, with only one lane for traffic in your direction. You see a bus ahead (with this sign displayed on the rear) signalling its intention to pull out from a bus stop, you should:

If you are driving through a road work zone in the left hand lane and you see this sign you should:

What is meant by this sign on or near a bridge?

Generally, if you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle you should:

Where there is parallel kerbside parking, are you allowed to double-park alongside a parked vehicle?

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