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

When driving near parked vehicles you should

Accepted Answer

A Check for parked vehicles with turn signals on or children about to step out

Question 2

You are approaching a hill or curve You must not cross the centre line to overtake

Accepted Answer

B If you do not have a clear view of any approaching traffic

Question 3

You are approaching the crest top of a hill on a narrow road the safest procedure is to

Accepted Answer

C Keep to the left and slow down

Question 4

On a single laned road as shown you must always overtake another vehicle on its right except when

Accepted Answer

A The other vehicle is turning right

Question 5

When overtaking another vehicle you should NOT move back in front of it unless

Accepted Answer

B You can see the overtaken vehicle in your rear vision mirror

Question 6

A driver behind you signals their intention to overtake your car What should you do

Accepted Answer

C Keep to the left and let that driver overtake you

Question 7

The faster the vehicle in front of you is travelling the

Accepted Answer

A More distance and time you need to overtake

Question 8

If you are not sure you have enough distance to overtake a vehicle ahead you should

Accepted Answer

B Wait for a better opportunity with more distance to overtake

Question 9

When being overtaken by another vehicle what should you do to help

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C Keep left and allow plenty of room to let the other vehicle back in

Question 10

You are in the purple vehicle you may overtake the vehicle in front

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A Only on its righthand side

Question 11

Before beginning to overtake another vehicle you should

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B Check to see it is safe change gear if necessary and signal your intention before moving out

Question 12

You are driving behind a long vehicle as shown which has a sign saying DO NOT OVERTAKE TURNING VEHICLE The long vehicle indicates that it is going to turn left You

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C Must let the long vehicle turn first

Question 13

How should you overtake a pedal cyclist

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A The same as you would another car with safety

Question 14

If an overtaking vehicle signals that it must move in in front of you you should

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B Prepare to slow down to allow room

Question 15

If you are convicted of driving with a blood alcohol level that is over the limit for your licence you could lose your driveraposs licence You may also

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A Be sent to prison

Question 16

You are travelling in the left lane and wish to turn right at the intersection You move to the right lane and a driver behind sounds their horn at you What have you done wrong

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C Crossed an unbroken lane line

Question 17

What is this driver doing that is negligent and illegal

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A Crossing an unbroken line at a curve

Question 18

The speed limit on this road is 90 kmh You have just overtaken a vehicle in the left lane What should you do next

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B Move into the left lane

Question 19

The speed limit on this road is 100 kmh When can you use the right lane

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C Only when overtaking or turning right

Question 20

Another vehicle is overtaking you on your right You commit a traffic offence if you

Accepted Answer

A Speed up while the other vehicle is on your right

Question 21

When you have started to overtake the car you notice that its right indicator is flashing You should

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B Check your mirror and move back in behind the car

Question 22

If you are caught speeding through a road work zone you will

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C Be liable for a speeding fine and loss of demerit points

Question 23

When driving through temporary road work you should

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A Slow down and look out for hazards

Question 24

When entering or leaving a driveway you must

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B Give way to bicycles vehicles and pedestrians

Question 25

Will a P1 licence be suspended for any speeding offence

Accepted Answer

C Yes

Question 26

When driving near parked vehicles you should

Accepted Answer

A Check for parked vehicles with turn signals on or children about to step out

Question 27

You are approaching a hill or curve You must not cross the centre line to overtake

Accepted Answer

B If you do not have a clear view of any approaching traffic

Question 28

You are approaching the crest top of a hill on a narrow road the safest procedure is to

Accepted Answer

C Keep to the left and slow down

Question 29

On a single laned road as shown you must always overtake another vehicle on its right except when

Accepted Answer

A The other vehicle is turning right

Question 30

When overtaking another vehicle you should NOT move back in front of it unless

Accepted Answer

B You can see the overtaken vehicle in your rear vision mirror

Question 31

A driver behind you signals their intention to overtake your car What should you do

Accepted Answer

C Keep to the left and let that driver overtake you

Question 32

The faster the vehicle in front of you is travelling the

Accepted Answer

A More distance and time you need to overtake

Question 33

If you are not sure you have enough distance to overtake a vehicle ahead you should

Accepted Answer

B Wait for a better opportunity with more distance to overtake

Question 34

When being overtaken by another vehicle what should you do to help

Accepted Answer

C Keep left and allow plenty of room to let the other vehicle back in

Question 35

You are in the purple vehicle you may overtake the vehicle in front

Accepted Answer

A Only on its righthand side

Question 36

Before beginning to overtake another vehicle you should

Accepted Answer

B Check to see it is safe change gear if necessary and signal your intention before moving out

Question 37

You are driving behind a long vehicle as shown which has a sign saying DO NOT OVERTAKE TURNING VEHICLE The long vehicle indicates that it is going to turn left You

Accepted Answer

C Must let the long vehicle turn first

Question 38

How should you overtake a pedal cyclist

Accepted Answer

A The same as you would another car with safety

Question 39

If an overtaking vehicle signals that it must move in in front of you you should

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B Prepare to slow down to allow room

Question 40

If you are convicted of driving with a blood alcohol level that is over the limit for your licence you could lose your driveraposs licence You may also

Accepted Answer

A Be sent to prison

Question 41

You are travelling in the left lane and wish to turn right at the intersection You move to the right lane and a driver behind sounds their horn at you What have you done wrong

Accepted Answer

C Crossed an unbroken lane line

Question 42

What is this driver doing that is negligent and illegal

Accepted Answer

A Crossing an unbroken line at a curve

Question 43

The speed limit on this road is 90 kmh You have just overtaken a vehicle in the left lane What should you do next

Accepted Answer

B Move into the left lane

Question 44

The speed limit on this road is 100 kmh When can you use the right lane

Accepted Answer

C Only when overtaking or turning right

Question 45

Another vehicle is overtaking you on your right You commit a traffic offence if you

Accepted Answer

A Speed up while the other vehicle is on your right

Question 46

When you have started to overtake the car you notice that its right indicator is flashing You should

Accepted Answer

B Check your mirror and move back in behind the car

Question 47

If you are caught speeding through a road work zone you will

Accepted Answer

C Be liable for a speeding fine and loss of demerit points

Question 48

When driving through temporary road work you should

Accepted Answer

A Slow down and look out for hazards

Question 49

When entering or leaving a driveway you must

Accepted Answer

B Give way to bicycles vehicles and pedestrians

Question 50

Will a P1 licence be suspended for any speeding offence

Accepted Answer

C Yes

Negligent Driving

Question 1 of 50

When driving near parked vehicles, you should:

Question 2 of 50

You are approaching a hill or curve. You must not cross the centre line to overtake:

Question 3 of 50

You are approaching the crest (top of a hill) on a narrow road, the safest procedure is to:

Question 4 of 50

On a single laned road (as shown), you must always overtake another vehicle on its right except when:

Question 5 of 50

When overtaking another vehicle you should NOT move back in front of it, unless

Question 6 of 50

A driver behind you signals their intention to overtake your car. What should you do?

Question 7 of 50

The faster the vehicle in front of you is travelling, the:

Question 8 of 50

If you are not sure you have enough distance to overtake a vehicle ahead, you should:

Question 9 of 50

When being overtaken by another vehicle what should you do to help?

Question 10 of 50

You are in the purple vehicle, you may overtake the vehicle in front:

Question 11 of 50

Before beginning to overtake another vehicle, you should

Question 12 of 50

You are driving behind a long vehicle (as shown) which has a sign saying DO NOT OVERTAKE TURNING VEHICLE. The long vehicle indicates that it is going to turn left. You:

Question 13 of 50

How should you overtake a pedal cyclist?

Question 14 of 50

If an overtaking vehicle signals that it must move in, in front of you, you should

Question 15 of 50

If you are convicted of driving with a blood alcohol level that is over the limit for your licence, you could lose your driver's licence. You may also

Question 16 of 50

You are travelling in the left lane and wish to turn right at the intersection. You move to the right lane and a driver behind sounds their horn at you. What have you done wrong?

Question 17 of 50

What is this driver doing that is negligent and illegal?

Question 18 of 50

The speed limit on this road is 90 km/h. You have just overtaken a vehicle in the left lane. What should you do next?

Question 19 of 50

The speed limit on this road is 100 km/h. When can you use the right lane?

Question 20 of 50

Another vehicle is overtaking you on your right. You commit a traffic offence if you:

Question 21 of 50

When you have started to overtake the car, you notice that its right indicator is flashing. You should:

Question 22 of 50

If you are caught speeding through a road work zone you will:

Question 23 of 50

When driving through temporary road work you should:

Question 24 of 50

When entering or leaving a driveway you must:

Question 25 of 50

Will a P1 licence be suspended for any speeding offence?

Question 26 of 50

When driving near parked vehicles, you should:

Question 27 of 50

You are approaching a hill or curve. You must not cross the centre line to overtake:

Question 28 of 50

You are approaching the crest (top of a hill) on a narrow road, the safest procedure is to:

Question 29 of 50

On a single laned road (as shown), you must always overtake another vehicle on its right except when:

Question 30 of 50

When overtaking another vehicle you should NOT move back in front of it, unless

Question 31 of 50

A driver behind you signals their intention to overtake your car. What should you do?

Question 32 of 50

The faster the vehicle in front of you is travelling, the:

Question 33 of 50

If you are not sure you have enough distance to overtake a vehicle ahead, you should:

Question 34 of 50

When being overtaken by another vehicle what should you do to help?

Question 35 of 50

You are in the purple vehicle, you may overtake the vehicle in front:

Question 36 of 50

Before beginning to overtake another vehicle, you should

Question 37 of 50

You are driving behind a long vehicle (as shown) which has a sign saying DO NOT OVERTAKE TURNING VEHICLE. The long vehicle indicates that it is going to turn left. You:

Question 38 of 50

How should you overtake a pedal cyclist?

Question 39 of 50

If an overtaking vehicle signals that it must move in, in front of you, you should

Question 40 of 50