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

Under good conditions when driving behind any vehicle at any speed you should

Accepted Answer

A Stay at least three seconds behind the vehicle in front of you

Question 2

When driving in wet weather your vehicle will

Accepted Answer

B Take longer and further to stop so slow down

Question 3

At night if an oncoming vehicleaposs headlights dazzle you you should

Accepted Answer

C Slow down until your eyes recover

Question 4

If you get sleepy while driving it is best to

Accepted Answer

A Stop rest and change drivers if possible

Question 5

In wet weather when it becomes hard for you to see you should

Accepted Answer

B Turn on your headlights slow down and double your following distance behind the vehicle in front

Question 6

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 7

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 8

Why should you avoid heavy braking on a wet road

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B Your wheels may skid and cause a loss of control

Question 9

At night you should

Accepted Answer

C Leave a longer gap behind the vehicle in front

Question 10

When it is very foggy during the day or night and your vehicle has no fog lights you should

Accepted Answer

A Slow down and use your low beam headlights and hazard warning lights to make your vehicle seen

Question 11

When going on a long trip out of the following which is the most important to do

Accepted Answer

B Get plenty of rest before starting out

Question 12

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 13

Driver fatigue can be prevented by which of the following

Accepted Answer

A Taking a break from driving every few hours

Question 14

Most crashes caused by fatigue occur between what hours

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B 11pm and 8am

Question 15

The only effective way to deal with driver fatigue is to

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C Prevent it by being well rested and taking regular breaks

Question 16

It is important to scan while driving so you can see everything that is happening on the road What does scanning involve

Accepted Answer

B Continually looking ahead to the sides and using all mirrors when driving

Question 17

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

Question 18

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 19

In addition to your work and rest hours what must you include in your work diary

Accepted Answer

C Your location and odometer reading at each work and rest change

Question 20

If you are working under Standard Hours and drive a vehicle with a GVM greater than 12 tonnes in a period of 8 hours what is the minimum rest time

Accepted Answer

A 30 minutes rest in blocks of 15 minutes

Question 21

If you are a solo driver working under Standard Hours and drive a vehicle with a GVM greater than 12 tonnes what is the maximum number of hours you may drive in any seven day period

Accepted Answer

B 72 hours

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

C 28 days

Question 23

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 24

If you are working under Standard Fatigue Management Hours what is the maximum number of hours you are allowed to work in any 24 hour period

Accepted Answer

B 12 hours

Question 25

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 24 hours period

Accepted Answer

A 12 hours

Question 26

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

Fatigue Defensive Driving

Question 1 of 26

Under good conditions, when driving behind any vehicle, at any speed, you should:

Question 2 of 26

When driving in wet weather, your vehicle will:

Question 3 of 26

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

Question 4 of 26

If you get sleepy while driving, it is best to

Question 5 of 26

In wet weather when it becomes hard for you to see, you should:

Question 6 of 26

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

Question 7 of 26

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

Question 8 of 26

Why should you avoid heavy braking on a wet road?

Question 9 of 26

At night you should:

Question 10 of 26

When it is very foggy during the day or night and your vehicle has no fog lights, you should

Question 11 of 26

When going on a long trip, out of the following which is the most important to do?

Question 12 of 26

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

Question 13 of 26

Driver fatigue can be prevented by which of the following:

Question 14 of 26

Most crashes caused by fatigue occur between what hours?

Question 15 of 26

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

Question 16 of 26

It is important to scan while driving so you can see everything that is happening on the road. What does scanning involve?

Question 17 of 26

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

Question 18 of 26

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

Question 19 of 26

In addition to your work and rest hours what must you include in your work diary?

Question 20 of 26

If you are working under Standard Hours and drive a vehicle with a GVM greater than 12 tonnes, in a period of 8 hours what is the minimum rest time?

Question 21 of 26

If you are a solo driver working under Standard Hours and drive a vehicle with a GVM greater than 12 tonnes, what is the maximum number of hours you may drive in any seven day period?

Question 22 of 26

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

Question 23 of 26

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?

Question 24 of 26

If you are working under Standard Fatigue Management Hours, what is the maximum number of hours you are allowed to work in any 24 hour period?

Question 25 of 26

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 24 hours period?

Question 26 of 26

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?