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

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 2

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

A You must not drive faster than 100 kmh

Question 3

Looking at the diagram which vehicle must give way

Accepted Answer

B Vehicle B

Question 4

In your heavy vehicle work diary what is rest time

Accepted Answer

A Rest time is time that is not counted as work

Question 5

To drive safely you need to concentrate and be able to monitor everything that is happening on the road To do this you need to

Accepted Answer

B Continually scan the road looking ahead to the sides checking side and rear mirrors and anticipate what may happen

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

B 43 metres

Question 7

Many accidents occur when heavy vehicles are reversing Look at the three diagrams In which diagram is a helper guide best placed to guide you

Accepted Answer

C Diagram C

Question 8

When you see older people on or near the road you should

Accepted Answer

A Slow down and take extra care because they may not see you until you are very close

Question 9

What should you do when approaching traffic lights which change from green to yellow

Accepted Answer

C Stop at the stop line unless you are so close that sudden or sharp braking might cause an accident

Question 10

How many days of work diary driving records must you keep in your vehicle

Accepted Answer

C 28 days

Question 11

What is the minimum licence class required to drive the type of vehicle shown in the diagram

Accepted Answer

B Heavy Combination HC

Question 12

Temporary traffic lights at road works

Accepted Answer

B Must be obeyed

Question 13

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

A Pedestrian crossing ahead slow down and be prepared to stop

Question 14

Which movements shown in the diagram can legally be made by the driver of the purple car

Accepted Answer

C O and P only

Question 15

You are in the car approaching the intersection shown you should

Accepted Answer

A Drive carefully and approach at a speed which gives you good time to avoid traffic which might suddenly appear

Question 16

The most important part of blocking when securing a load is

Accepted Answer

C The headboard or bulkhead

Question 17

Which statement is true

Accepted Answer

C You must give way to pedestrians if there is any danger of hitting them

Question 18

What sort of vehicles must obey this sign

Accepted Answer

A Only vehicles with a GVM greater than 45 tonnes

Question 19

At night you should

Accepted Answer

C Leave a longer gap behind the vehicle in front

Question 20

When you see this sign you must

Accepted Answer

B Not exceed 40 kmh and keep a special lookout for bicycle riders pedestrians and children

Question 21

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

C Slow down and look out for pedestrians crossing the road ahead

Question 22

Must all units in a road train combination be registered

Accepted Answer

C Yes

Question 23

When you see this sign what must you do

Accepted Answer

A Slow down and be ready to stop and give way to a train

Question 24

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 25

A load restraint system on a vehicle should be capable of restraining what percentage of the weight of the load from shifting sideways or rearwards

Accepted Answer

B Diagram 2

Question 26

When the road is marked this way are you permitted to cross the lines and overtake

Accepted Answer

A No

Question 27

Which diagram shows the best method for securing loads and protecting lashings

Accepted Answer

C Diagram 3

Question 28

When drivers have been drinking the crashes they are involved in are generally

Accepted Answer

C More serious

Question 29

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 30

If you get sleepy while driving it is best to

Accepted Answer

A Stop rest and change drivers if possible

Question 31

Can I borrow someone elseaposs work diary to record my work and rest hours

Accepted Answer

B No the work diary is your personal record

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

B Prepare to slow down to allow room

Question 33

If you are convicted of dangerous driving

Accepted Answer

B You could lose your licence and may be sent to prison

Question 34

Fatigue law applies to drivers of all heavy vehicles or truck and trailer combinations

Accepted Answer

B over 12 tonnes or a bus that seats more than 12 adults

Question 35

You are driving at night and there is no other traffic around you When can you use your headlights on high beam

Accepted Answer

A On any road even if there are street lights

Question 36

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 37

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

A Railway level crossing with flashing signals ahead slow down drive carefully and be prepared to stop

Question 38

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

B Steep downgrade in the road ahead slow down

Question 39

Loaded shipping containers fitted with corner twist locks should

Accepted Answer

A Not be carried on trucks not fitted with twist locks

Question 40

When you come across roadworks

Accepted Answer

C You must obey the signs that are displayed at all times

Question 41

You should expect this sign when

Accepted Answer

C A divided road is ahead prepare for a change in traffic conditions

Question 42

You want to turn right at an intersection and see this traffic light You should

Accepted Answer

A Stay behind the stop line until the green arrow shows

Question 43

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 44

If you are working under Standard Fatigue Management Hours in a twoup arrangement what is the maximum number of hours you are allowed to work in any 7 day period

Accepted Answer

B 60 hours

Question 45

You wish to turn left at this intersection The traffic lights are red and you see this sign You should

Accepted Answer

B Stop then if you see it is safe turn left

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Mock Test 5

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:

What does this sign mean?

Looking at the diagram, which vehicle must give way?

In your heavy vehicle work diary, what is rest time:

To drive safely, you need to concentrate and be able to monitor everything that is happening on the road. To do this, you need to:

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

Many accidents occur when heavy vehicles are reversing. Look at the three diagrams. In which diagram is a helper (guide) best placed to guide you?

When you see older people on or near the road, you should:

What should you do when approaching traffic lights which change from green to yellow?

How many days of work diary driving records must you keep in your vehicle?

What is the minimum licence class required to drive the type of vehicle shown in the diagram?

Temporary traffic lights at road works:

What does this sign mean?

Which movements shown in the diagram can legally be made by the driver of the purple car?

You are in the car approaching the intersection shown, you should:

The most important part of blocking when securing a load is:

Which statement is true?

What sort of vehicles must obey this sign?

At night you should:

When you see this sign you must:

What does this sign mean?

Must all units in a road train combination be registered?

When you see this sign, what must you do?

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:

A load restraint system on a vehicle should be capable of restraining what percentage of the weight of the load from shifting sideways or rearwards?

When the road is marked this way are you permitted to cross the lines and overtake?

Which diagram shows the best method for securing loads and protecting lashings?

When drivers have been drinking, the crashes they are involved in are generally:

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

If you get sleepy while driving, it is best to

Can I borrow someone else's work diary to record my work and rest hours?

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

If you are convicted of dangerous driving:

Fatigue law applies to drivers of all heavy vehicles or truck and trailer combinations:

You are driving at night and there is no other traffic around you. When can you use your headlights on high beam?

Work time in your heavy vehicle work diary includes:

What does this sign mean?

What does this sign mean?

Loaded shipping containers fitted with corner twist locks should:

When you come across roadworks:

You should expect this sign, when:

You want to turn right at an intersection and see this traffic light. 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 you are working under Standard Fatigue Management Hours, in a two-up arrangement, what is the maximum number of hours you are allowed to work in any 7 day period?

You wish to turn left at this intersection. The traffic lights are red and you see this sign. You should:

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