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

To reduce the effect of alcohol before driving or riding you should

Accepted Answer

A Wait The time depends on how much you have drunk

Question 2

Before driving a motor vehicle or riding a motor cycle it is safest

Accepted Answer

B Not to drink any alcohol

Question 3

Is it an offence to refuse to take a POLICE breath test

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C Yes always

Question 4

If you take medicine and then drink alcohol

Accepted Answer

A It can have a particularly bad effect on your driving ability

Question 5

If you are driving a bus taxi hirecar heavy motor vehicle over 139 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass or a vehicle with a dangerous load it is an offence when the level of alcohol in your blood reaches

Accepted Answer

B 002

Question 6

Having 1 or 2 alcoholic drinks before driving

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C Will affect your reactions and judgement

Question 7

Even if you feel unaffected after drinking alcohol you should

Accepted Answer

A Be aware that your abilities are decreased

Question 8

You are driving a commercial bus coach or a heavy truck with a GVM of more than 139 tonnes You are offered an alcoholic drink during lunch You refuse because your blood alcohol limit has to be

Accepted Answer

B Under 002

Question 9

Drivers of public passenger vehicles must stay below what blood alcohol BAC level

Accepted Answer

B 002

Question 10

You are driving a vehicle which carries dangerous load You are offered an alcoholic drink during lunch You refuse because your blood alcohol limit has to be

Accepted Answer

B Below 002

Question 11

Alcohol is a depressant This means

Accepted Answer

C It slows down how quickly your brain works

Question 12

After drinking alcohol you could

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C Misjudge speed your own and others

Question 13

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

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C More serious

Question 14

What is the safest way to stay under the legal alcohol limit

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C Not drinking any alcohol

Question 15

If you are taking any sort of medicine you should

Accepted Answer

B Find out from your doctor or chemist whether the medicine or drug will affect your driving and act accordingly

Question 16

Before taking any drugs and then driving it is most important to

Accepted Answer

C Know what the effects of the drug are

Question 17

If you have used illegal drugs you

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A Must not drive

Question 18

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 19

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

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C Yes

Question 20

What is a drug

Accepted Answer

A Any chemical substance which alters the normal way that your brain or body works

Question 21

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

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B Yes

Question 22

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

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C You must not drive

Question 23

If you are taking several medications and you want to drive you should

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B Ask your doctor if the combination of drugs will make it dangerous to drive

Alcohol Drugs

Question 1 of 23

To reduce the effect of alcohol before driving or riding you should:

Question 2 of 23

Before driving a motor vehicle or riding a motor cycle it is safest:

Question 3 of 23

Is it an offence to refuse to take a POLICE breath test?

Question 4 of 23

If you take medicine and then drink alcohol:

Question 5 of 23

If you are driving a bus, taxi, hire-car, heavy motor vehicle (over 13.9 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass), or a vehicle with a dangerous load, it is an offence when the level of alcohol in your blood reaches:

Question 6 of 23

Having 1 or 2 alcoholic drinks before driving:

Question 7 of 23

Even if you feel unaffected after drinking alcohol, you should:

Question 8 of 23

You are driving a commercial bus (coach) or a heavy truck with a GVM of more than 13.9 tonnes. You are offered an alcoholic drink during lunch. You refuse because your blood alcohol limit has to be:

Question 9 of 23

Drivers of public passenger vehicles must stay below what blood alcohol (BAC) level?

Question 10 of 23

You are driving a vehicle which carries dangerous load. You are offered an alcoholic drink during lunch. You refuse because your blood alcohol limit has to be:

Question 11 of 23

Alcohol is a depressant. This means:

Question 12 of 23

After drinking alcohol you could:

Question 13 of 23

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

Question 14 of 23

What is the safest way to stay under the legal alcohol limit?

Question 15 of 23

If you are taking any sort of medicine, you should:

Question 16 of 23

Before taking any drugs and then driving it is most important to:

Question 17 of 23

If you have used illegal drugs you:

Question 18 of 23

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

Question 19 of 23

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

Question 20 of 23

What is a drug?

Question 21 of 23

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

Question 22 of 23

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

Question 23 of 23

If you are taking several medications and you want to drive, you should: