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 have just passed this sign Can you park on this road

Accepted Answer

A No not at any time

Question 2

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 3

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 4

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

C Sharp bend to the right ahead slow down and drive carefully

Question 5

In the heavy vehicle work diary the driver base is

Accepted Answer

A The place from where the driver normally does the work

Question 6

When police officers are at intersections giving directions you must

Accepted Answer

A Always follow any instruction they give you

Question 7

Work time in your heavy vehicle work diary includes

Accepted Answer

C Any time you spend on tasks related to the operation of a regulated heavy vehicle

Question 8

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 9

Are you required to carry your driveraposs licence with you every time you drive

Accepted Answer

D Yes

Question 10

Which diagram shows the correct load position to ensure weight on the steer axles

Accepted Answer

B Diagram 2

Question 11

What should you do if you are driving a bus in the aposbus only laneapos and you come to a aposBapos signal that is white

Accepted Answer

C Go through the intersection as you would with a regular green traffic light

Question 12

What sign must be fitted to the back of a Bdouble

Accepted Answer

B Long vehicle

Question 13

The vehicles shown in the diagram are loaded with logs Which ones have correctly secured loads

Accepted Answer

A Vehicles 1 and 3

Question 14

In your heavy vehicle work diary how do you count rest time

Accepted Answer

B Rest time is counted in blocks of 15 minutes

Question 15

When should I sign date and add up the work and rest hours in my heavy vehicle work diary

Accepted Answer

C Every day on the daily sheet in the work diary

Question 16

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 17

Provided the total width of a vehicle does not exceed 25 metres a load must not overhang to the sides of the vehicle by more than

Accepted Answer

A 150 millimetres

Question 18

You come to an intersection in Sydney with a Light Rail vehicle about to enter What should you do

Accepted Answer

B Wait until the intersection is clear

Question 19

When loading cardboard cartons and boxes on a vehicle where should the heaviest items be placed

Accepted Answer

C At the bottom of the load

Question 20

What will happen if a testing officer asks you for a bribe to pass your driving test and you give it to him or her

Accepted Answer

C Action will be taken against all involved The penalties are severe and include fines and imprisonment

Question 21

A Road train is

Accepted Answer

C A truck hauling two or more trailers or a prime mover and semitrailer hauling one or more trailers

Question 22

If you are driving a truck when should you move into a lane marked by this sign

Accepted Answer

C Only when your truck has a GVM greater than 45 tonnes

Question 23

Speed limiters for road trains are required to be set for what maximum speed capability

Accepted Answer

A 90 Kmh

Question 24

When you see this sign you should

Accepted Answer

B Slow down and be prepared to stop if the lights start flashing warning you of an approaching train

Question 25

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 26

Where must a aposROAD TRAINapos sign be displayed on a road train combination

Accepted Answer

A At the front of the hauling unit and to the rear of the last trailer in the combination

Question 27

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 28

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 29

What sort of vehicles must obey this sign

Accepted Answer

A Only vehicles with a GVM greater than 45 tonnes

Question 30

When you see this sign you

Accepted Answer

A Must not stop your vehicle at the kerb during the times shown

Question 31

Rightturns must be made from which lanes when travelling on a laned roadway

Accepted Answer

A The far righthand lane or any other lane having an arrow pointing right

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

D Move into the left lane

Question 33

While driving you come across aggressive selfish or ignorant driving behaviour by another driver You should

Accepted Answer

B Stay calm and in control of your vehicle at all times

Question 34

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 35

You are most likely to find this sign

Accepted Answer

A As you approach a winding road slow down and drive with caution

Question 36

What sign must be displayed to the rear of a BDouble

Accepted Answer

C LONG VEHICLE

Question 37

A poorly loaded vehicle is unsafe to drive To avoid loss of steering and loss of traction under power you should

Accepted Answer

A Spread the load close to the centre line of the vehicle

Question 38

If you are affected by a legal drug such as a medicine eg cold or allergy tablets

Accepted Answer

C You must not drive

Question 39

At night if an oncoming vehicleaposs headlights dazzle you you should

Accepted Answer

C Slow down until your eyes recover

Question 40

When must the rear of your heavy vehicle display the following retroreflective marking plates

Accepted Answer

A When your vehicle has a GVM of more than 12 tonnes

Question 41

How should you overtake a pedal cyclist

Accepted Answer

A The same as you would another car with safety

Question 42

If you are a solo driver working under Basic Fatigue Management hours and drive a vehicle with a GVM greater than 12 tonnes in a period of 9 hours what is the minimum rest time

Accepted Answer

A 30 minutes rest in blocks of 15 minutes

Question 43

The diagram shows a priority sign for buses Which of the following statements is correct

Accepted Answer

A Priority applies when the bus is travelling in a builtup area

Question 44

You are driving the car in the diagram You must stop

Accepted Answer

C Even when there is no other traffic

Question 45

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

B Slow down be ready to stop and give way to all vehicles already on the roundabout if there is a danger of a collision

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Mock Test 1

You have just passed this sign. Can you park on this road?

When you see children on or near the road:

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

What does this sign mean?

In the heavy vehicle work diary, the driver base is:

When police officers are at intersections giving directions you must:

Work time in your heavy vehicle work diary includes:

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

Are you required to carry your driver's licence with you every time you drive?

Which diagram shows the correct load position to ensure weight on the steer axles?

What should you do if you are driving a bus in the 'bus only lane' and you come to a 'B' signal that is white?

What sign must be fitted to the back of a B-double?

The vehicles shown in the diagram are loaded with logs. Which ones have correctly secured loads?

In your heavy vehicle work diary, how do you count rest time:

When should I sign, date and add up the work and rest hours in my heavy vehicle work diary?

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

Provided the total width of a vehicle does not exceed 2.5 metres, a load must not overhang to the sides of the vehicle by more than:

You come to an intersection in Sydney with a Light Rail vehicle about to enter. What should you do?

When loading cardboard cartons and boxes on a vehicle, where should the heaviest items be placed?

What will happen if a testing officer asks you for a bribe to pass your driving test and you give it to him or her?

A Road train is:

If you are driving a truck when should you move into a lane marked by this sign?

Speed limiters for road trains are required to be set for what maximum speed capability?

When you see this sign you should:

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

Where must a 'ROAD TRAIN' sign be displayed on a road train combination?

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:

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

What sort of vehicles must obey this sign?

When you see this sign you:

Right-turns must be made from which lanes when travelling on a laned roadway?

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

While driving, you come across aggressive, selfish or ignorant driving behaviour by another driver. You should:

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 most likely to find this sign:

What sign must be displayed to the rear of a B-Double?

A poorly loaded vehicle is unsafe to drive. To avoid loss of steering and loss of traction under power, you should:

If you are affected by a legal drug, such as a medicine (e.g. cold or allergy tablets)

At night, if an oncoming vehicle's headlights dazzle you, you should:

When must the rear of your heavy vehicle display the following retro-reflective marking plates?

How should you overtake a pedal cyclist?

If you are a solo driver working under Basic Fatigue Management hours and drive a vehicle with a GVM greater than 12 tonnes, in a period of 9 hours what is the minimum rest time?

The diagram shows a priority sign for buses. Which of the following statements is correct?

You are driving the car in the diagram. You must stop:

What does this sign mean?

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