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

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 2

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 3

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 4

The first thing you should do before overtaking is

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

Question 5

The faster the vehicle in front of you is travelling the

Accepted Answer

A More distance and time you need to overtake

Question 6

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 7

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 8

When driving through temporary road work you should

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A Slow down and look out for hazards

Question 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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

Accepted Answer

A Only on its righthand side

Question 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

How should you overtake a pedal cyclist

Accepted Answer

A The same as you would another car with safety

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

What is this driver doing that is negligent and illegal

Accepted Answer

A Crossing an unbroken line at a curve

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

If you are convicted of dangerous driving

Accepted Answer

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

Question 21

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 22

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 23

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 24

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 25

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

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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

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

When driving near parked vehicles, you should:

The first thing you should do before overtaking is:

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

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

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

When driving through temporary road work you should:

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

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?

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?

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

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

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

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:

How should you overtake a pedal cyclist?

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

What is this driver doing that is negligent and illegal?

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

If you are convicted of dangerous driving:

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

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

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

Before beginning to overtake another vehicle, you should

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

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