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

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 2

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

Accepted Answer

D No not at any time

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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

Accepted Answer

D Move into the left lane

Question 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

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 21

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

Accepted Answer

A Yes

Question 22

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 23

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

Accepted Answer

D No not at any time

Question 24

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 25

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 26

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 27

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 28

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 29

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 30

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 31

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 32

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 33

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 34

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 35

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

Accepted Answer

D Move into the left lane

Question 36

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 37

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 38

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 39

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 40

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 41

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 42

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

Accepted Answer

A Yes

General Knowledge

Question 1 of 42

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

Question 2 of 42

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

Question 3 of 42

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

Question 4 of 42

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:

Question 5 of 42

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

Question 6 of 42

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:

Question 7 of 42

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

Question 8 of 42

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

Question 9 of 42

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

Question 10 of 42

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

Question 11 of 42

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

Question 12 of 42

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

Question 13 of 42

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

Question 14 of 42

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

Question 15 of 42

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

Question 16 of 42

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

Question 17 of 42

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?

Question 18 of 42

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:

Question 19 of 42

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

Question 20 of 42

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

Question 21 of 42

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

Question 22 of 42

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

Question 23 of 42

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

Question 24 of 42

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

Question 25 of 42

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:

Question 26 of 42

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

Question 27 of 42

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:

Question 28 of 42

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

Question 29 of 42

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

Question 30 of 42

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

Question 31 of 42

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

Question 32 of 42

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

Question 33 of 42

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

Question 34 of 42

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

Question 35 of 42

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

Question 36 of 42

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

Question 37 of 42

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

Question 38 of 42

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?

Question 39 of 42

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:

Question 40 of 42