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

The driver of a 10 tonne GVM commercial bus coach is approaching the sign shown in the diagram What should the driver do

Accepted Answer

A Not exceed 40 Kmh

Question 2

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 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

The only effective way to deal with driver fatigue is to

Accepted Answer

C Prevent it by being well rested and taking regular breaks

Question 5

This light means you

Accepted Answer

A Can go straight ahead or turn left or turn right if it is safe to do so

Question 6

Is it correct that drugs such as cold and flu pills codeine and sedatives can combine to affect your ability to drive safely

Accepted Answer

C Yes

Question 7

The first thing you should do before overtaking is

Accepted Answer

C Make sure it is safe and the way is clear of oncoming traffic

Question 8

The vehicle in the diagram is over 12 tonnes GVM and has broken down on a country road Has the driver placed the warning signs correctly

Accepted Answer

B No

Question 9

Even if the signal at a railway level crossing does not indicate that a train is coming you should

Accepted Answer

C Slow down be ready to stop and give way if there is danger of collision

Question 10

Do you have any responsibilities when opening a vehicle door on a roadway

Accepted Answer

B Yes you must not open a door if you are likely to cause danger to road users or impede traffic

Question 11

When you are driving on a twolane freeway which lane should you choose

Accepted Answer

A The left lane unless you are overtaking

Question 12

When driving on a slippery wet road for example one covered in early morning dew your vehicle will

Accepted Answer

A Take longer and further to stop

Question 13

A BDouble must be speed limited so that it has a maximum road speed capability of

Accepted Answer

B 100 Kmh

Question 14

A heavy vehicle driver has taken some medication for a head cold Could this affect the person

Accepted Answer

B Yes

Question 15

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 16

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 17

If you intend to turn left are you required to give a signal

Accepted Answer

C Yes if turn signals are fitted to your vehicle

Question 18

Look at the diagram The diagram shows a rigid truck with a single rear axle fitted with 4 standard tyres The maximum statutory axle load is

Accepted Answer

A 90 tonnes

Question 19

When approaching a marked pedestrian crossing and no pedestrians are in sight you should

Accepted Answer

B Slow down and be ready to make a safe stop

Question 20

You are waiting at an intersection and the lights are red The traffic lights change to green You should

Accepted Answer

C Check both sides of the intersection and then proceed

Question 21

What is the maximum allowable length of a rigid vehicle including its load

Accepted Answer

A 125 metres

Question 22

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 23

What is this driver doing that is negligent and illegal

Accepted Answer

A Crossing an unbroken line at a curve

Question 24

You are not sure if a new medicine will affect your driving What should you do

Accepted Answer

B Ask your doctor or pharmacist

Question 25

What does this sign tell you

Accepted Answer

B There may be animals on or near the road ahead slow down and be prepared to stop to avoid collision

Question 26

If a STOP or GIVE WAY sign has been knocked down for example as the result of an accident does the line marked across the road have any meaning

Accepted Answer

B Yes it has the same meaning as the sign itself

Question 27

This person is standing on a pedestrian refuge If he steps out onto your lane you should

Accepted Answer

A Give way to the person if there is any danger of colliding

Question 28

You are driving a bus that displays this sign and there are no street lights or houses along the road

Accepted Answer

B You do not have right of way when you pull out from a bus stop

Question 29

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 30

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 31

If you are driving and it starts to rain you should

Accepted Answer

C Slow down using the brake gently since rain and oil may create a slippery surface

Question 32

Before getting out of your vehicle you must

Accepted Answer

B Check your mirrors and blind spots for pedestrians bicycles or other vehicles

Question 33

Is it an offence to obstruct clear vision of your number plates

Accepted Answer

A Yes at any time

Question 34

At night when you approach an oncoming vehicle you should

Accepted Answer

B Not look at its headlights but keep left and watch the left of the road

Question 35

Which one of the following statements is correct Seat belts

Accepted Answer

B Save lives and prevent injury

Question 36

What is the maximum width for a rigid vehicle

Accepted Answer

B 25 metres

Question 37

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 38

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 39

At a pedestrian crossing with traffic lights when the amber light starts aposflashingapos after the red stop signal it means

Accepted Answer

B You may carefully drive through the crossing if there is no risk of colliding with pedestrians

Question 40

You should not drive across a railway level crossing when

Accepted Answer

B Traffic is blocking the other side

Question 41

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

B Road narrows ahead slow down and prepare for a change in traffic conditions

Question 42

You are driving your vehicle along a street and want to stop for a short time Are you allowed to double park your vehicle that is stand it on the road alongside a parked car

Accepted Answer

A No never

Question 43

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

C All right lane traffic must turn right at the next intersection

Question 44

What is the maximum allowable height of a single deck vehicle including its load

Accepted Answer

B 43 metres

Question 45

You should leave a gap between your vehicle and the one you are following In good conditions the gap should be

Accepted Answer

A 3 seconds

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Mock Test 3

The driver of a 10 tonne GVM commercial bus (coach) is approaching the sign shown in the diagram. What should the driver do?

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

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

The only effective way to deal with driver fatigue is to:

This light means, you:

Is it correct that drugs such as cold and flu pills, codeine and sedatives can combine to affect your ability to drive safely?

The first thing you should do before overtaking is:

The vehicle in the diagram is over 12 tonnes GVM and has broken down on a country road. Has the driver placed the warning signs correctly?

Even if the signal at a railway level crossing does not indicate that a train is coming, you should:

Do you have any responsibilities when opening a vehicle door on a roadway?

When you are driving on a two-lane freeway, which lane should you choose?

When driving on a slippery wet road, for example, one covered in early morning dew, your vehicle will:

A B-Double must be speed limited so that it has a maximum road speed capability of:

A heavy vehicle driver has taken some medication for a head cold. Could this affect the person

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?

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

If you intend to turn left, are you required to give a signal?

Look at the diagram. The diagram shows a rigid truck with a single rear axle fitted with 4 standard tyres. The maximum statutory axle load is:

When approaching a marked pedestrian crossing and no pedestrians are in sight, you should:

You are waiting at an intersection and the lights are red. The traffic lights change to green. You should:

What is the maximum allowable length of a rigid vehicle, including its load?

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

What is this driver doing that is negligent and illegal?

You are not sure if a new medicine will affect your driving. What should you do?

What does this sign tell you?

If a STOP or GIVE WAY sign has been knocked down, for example, as the result of an accident, does the line marked across the road have any meaning?

This person is standing on a pedestrian refuge. If he steps out onto your lane you should:

You are driving a bus that displays this sign and there are no street lights or houses along the road:

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?

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

If you are driving and it starts to rain, you should

Before getting out of your vehicle you must

Is it an offence to obstruct clear vision of your number plates?

At night, when you approach an oncoming vehicle, you should:

Which one of the following statements is correct? Seat belts

What is the maximum width for a rigid vehicle?

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

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

At a pedestrian crossing with traffic lights, when the amber light starts 'flashing' after the red stop signal, it means:

You should not drive across a railway level crossing when:

What does this sign mean?

You are driving your vehicle along a street and want to stop for a short time. Are you allowed to double park your vehicle (that is stand it on the road alongside a parked car)?

What does this sign mean?

What is the maximum allowable height of a single deck vehicle, including its load?

You should leave a gap between your vehicle and the one you are following. In good conditions the gap should be:

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