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

Driving faster than the maximum speed limit is

Accepted Answer

B Never legally permitted

Question 2

What is your maximum speed limit if you are driving a vehicle with a GVM over 45 tonnes

Accepted Answer

B 100 kmh

Question 3

You drive a vehicle not a road train with a GVM of more than 45 tonnes The maximum speed limit that you are permitted to travel at is

Accepted Answer

B 100 kmh

Question 4

One in three fatal crashes in NSW is speed related What is the speed limit where there are no speed limit signs and no street lights

Accepted Answer

C 100 kmh

Question 5

Look at the diagram This means that

Accepted Answer

A Trucks and buses MUST travel at a speed not greater than 40 Kmh

Question 6

A speed limiter fitted to a heavy vehicle in NSW other than a road train prevents that vehicle from exceeding what speed limit

Accepted Answer

B 100 Kmh

Question 7

The sign shown in the diagram is

Accepted Answer

C A regulatory sign for truck and bus drivers which must be obeyed

Question 8

What could be the penalties for driving over the speed limit

Accepted Answer

B Fines demerit points and possibly loss of licence

Question 9

Where there are no speed limit signs the speed limit is 100 kmh unless

Accepted Answer

A There are street lights along the road

Question 10

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 11

This sign means you must

Accepted Answer

C Share this road with other people and vehicles and not exceed 10 kmh

Question 12

If you are driving along the highway and come across road works with a reduced speed zone you must

Accepted Answer

C Slow down to the new speed limit

Speed Limits

Question 1 of 12

Driving faster than the maximum speed limit is:

Question 2 of 12

What is your maximum speed limit if you are driving a vehicle with a GVM over 4.5 tonnes:

Question 3 of 12

You drive a vehicle (not a road train) with a GVM of more than 4.5 tonnes. The maximum speed limit that you are permitted to travel at is:

Question 4 of 12

One in three fatal crashes in NSW is speed related. What is the speed limit where there are no speed limit signs and no street lights?

Question 5 of 12

Look at the diagram. This means that:

Question 6 of 12

A speed limiter fitted to a heavy vehicle in NSW (other than a road train) prevents that vehicle from exceeding what speed limit?

Question 7 of 12

The sign shown in the diagram is:

Question 8 of 12

What could be the penalties for driving over the speed limit

Question 9 of 12

Where there are no speed limit signs, the speed limit is 100 km/h, unless:

Question 10 of 12

When you see this sign you must:

Question 11 of 12

This sign means you must:

Question 12 of 12

If you are driving along the highway and come across road works with a reduced speed zone, you must: