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

As you approach an intersection you should check for traffic on your left and right

Accepted Answer

C At all times before entering the intersection

Question 2

There are no traffic signs or signals at an intersection If you intend to drive through the intersection you must give way to

Accepted Answer

C Vehicles on your right

Question 3

When making a righthand turn at the intersection shown you must give way to

Accepted Answer

A An oncoming vehicle going straight ahead or turning left and any vehicle on your right

Question 4

If turning right at a Tintersection as shown must you give way to vehicles approaching from both the left and right

Accepted Answer

B Yes whether they are turning or not

Question 5

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 6

If turning at an intersection are you required to give way to pedestrians

Accepted Answer

C Yes a driver turning right or left must give way to pedestrians if there is a danger of a collision

Question 7

When you come to an intersection and the road beyond is choked with vehicles going in the same direction what should you do

Accepted Answer

C Wait until there is room for you to completely cross the intersection

Question 8

Rightturns must be made from which lanes when travelling on a laned roadway

Accepted Answer

A The far righthand lane or any other lane having an arrow pointing right

Question 9

In this diagram both vehicles O and P must pass through GIVE WAY signs before entering the intersection Which vehicle goes first

Accepted Answer

A Vehicle P

Question 10

Vehicle O is at a STOP sign

Accepted Answer

B Vehicle O must give way to vehicles P Q and R

Question 11

If both vehicles P and O in the diagram are turning right which vehicle is in the best position to turn left into the street marked aposXapos

Accepted Answer

C Vehicle O

Question 12

The diagram shows a marked pedestrian crossing at an intersection There is also a STOP sign at the intersection You have already stopped for a pedestrian Must you stop again at the STOP line

Accepted Answer

A Yes at all times

Question 13

A GIVE WAY sign at an intersection means that you must

Accepted Answer

B Be ready to stop and give way to all other traffic if there is danger of a collision

Question 14

Which vehicle in the diagram must give way

Accepted Answer

A Vehicle J

Question 15

You want to make a left turn You must use your lefthand indicator

Accepted Answer

C At all times

Question 16

At the Tintersection shown in the diagram which vehicle should give way

Accepted Answer

B Vehicle R

Question 17

What should you do on approaching a railway level crossing displaying a STOP sign

Accepted Answer

B Stop at all times and proceed when safe to do so

Question 18

You are driving the car in the diagram You must stop

Accepted Answer

C Even when there is no other traffic

Question 19

If the boom gates are down and the signals are flashing at a railway level crossing you may begin to cross

Accepted Answer

A Only when the gate is up and the lights stop flashing

Question 20

When approaching a railway level crossing displaying this sign you must

Accepted Answer

B Slow down look both ways for trains and be prepared to stop if necessary

Question 21

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 22

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 23

You come to an intersection in Sydney with a Light Rail vehicle about to enter What should you do

Accepted Answer

B Wait until the intersection is clear

Question 24

You approach an intersection in busy traffic and want to go straight ahead The traffic lights turn green When are you permitted to enter the intersection

Accepted Answer

C Only when there is room for your vehicle on the other side

Question 25

Which statement is correct

Accepted Answer

C Red light cameras take photographs of vehicles that enter intersections when the lights are red

Question 26

As you drive into an intersection the lights turn to yellow You should

Accepted Answer

A Continue through the intersection

Question 27

You drive up to an intersection with a stop sign There is no painted stop line Where should you stop

Accepted Answer

A Before coming to and as near to the intersection as possible

Question 28

When police officers are at intersections giving directions you must

Accepted Answer

A Always follow any instruction they give you

Question 29

The red car wants to turn right and exit the roundabout in the street indicated by an arrow Is the car positioned in the correct lane to do this

Accepted Answer

B No the car should enter the roundabout only from the right hand lane

Question 30

If you enter an intersection that is under the control of a traffic controller

Accepted Answer

C Follow the directions of the controller

Question 31

You are at an intersection and see a pedestrian crossing the road into which you are turning You must

Accepted Answer

A Give way to the pedestrian

Intersections

Question 1 of 31

As you approach an intersection, you should check for traffic on your left and right:

Question 2 of 31

There are no traffic signs or signals at an intersection. If you intend to drive through the intersection, you must give way to:

Question 3 of 31

When making a right-hand turn at the intersection shown, you must give way to:

Question 4 of 31

If turning right at a T-intersection (as shown) must you give way to vehicles approaching from both the left and right?

Question 5 of 31

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?

Question 6 of 31

If turning at an intersection are you required to give way to pedestrians?

Question 7 of 31

When you come to an intersection and the road beyond is choked with vehicles going in the same direction, what should you do?

Question 8 of 31

Right-turns must be made from which lanes when travelling on a laned roadway?

Question 9 of 31

In this diagram both vehicles O and P must pass through GIVE WAY signs before entering the intersection. Which vehicle goes first?

Question 10 of 31

Vehicle O is at a STOP sign

Question 11 of 31

If both vehicles P and O in the diagram are turning right, which vehicle is in the best position to turn left into the street marked 'X'?

Question 12 of 31

The diagram shows a marked pedestrian crossing at an intersection. There is also a STOP sign at the intersection. You have already stopped for a pedestrian. Must you stop again at the STOP line?

Question 13 of 31

A GIVE WAY sign at an intersection means that you must:

Question 14 of 31

Which vehicle in the diagram must give way?

Question 15 of 31

You want to make a left turn. You must use your left-hand indicator

Question 16 of 31

At the T-intersection shown in the diagram which vehicle should give way?

Question 17 of 31

What should you do on approaching a railway level crossing displaying a STOP sign?

Question 18 of 31

You are driving the car in the diagram. You must stop:

Question 19 of 31

If the boom gates are down and the signals are flashing, at a railway level crossing, you may begin to cross:

Question 20 of 31

When approaching a railway level crossing displaying this sign, you must:

Question 21 of 31

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

Question 22 of 31

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

Question 23 of 31

You come to an intersection in Sydney with a Light Rail vehicle about to enter. What should you do?

Question 24 of 31

You approach an intersection in busy traffic and want to go straight ahead. The traffic lights turn green. When are you permitted to enter the intersection?

Question 25 of 31

Which statement is correct?

Question 26 of 31

As you drive into an intersection, the lights turn to yellow. You should:

Question 27 of 31

You drive up to an intersection with a stop sign. There is no painted stop line. Where should you stop?

Question 28 of 31

When police officers are at intersections giving directions you must:

Question 29 of 31

The red car wants to turn right and exit the roundabout in the street indicated by an arrow. Is the car positioned in the correct lane to do this?

Question 30 of 31

If you enter an intersection that is under the control of a traffic controller:

Question 31 of 31

You are at an intersection and see a pedestrian crossing the road into which you are turning. You must: