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

How should you merge with traffic when entering a freeway

Accepted Answer

B Watch for a gap and merge with the traffic at the speed it is travelling

Question 2

Which movements shown in the diagram can legally be made by the driver of the purple car

Accepted Answer

C O and P only

Question 3

Which movements shown in the diagram can legally be made by the driver of the purple car

Accepted Answer

A O P and Q

Question 4

Which movements shown in the diagram can legally be made by the driver of the purple car

Accepted Answer

B O and P only

Question 5

Double unbroken dividing lines are marked on a roadway You may

Accepted Answer

C Cross them to turn into a driveway or property if it is safe to do so

Question 6

A section of road is marked with double unbroken dividing lines as in the diagram When is a vehicle allowed to cross these lines

Accepted Answer

B To enter or leave a street or driveway

Question 7

When driving in traffic lanes as shown in the diagram you may change your lane

Accepted Answer

C Only when it is safe to do so

Question 8

When two lanes merge into one as shown in the diagram who should give way

Accepted Answer

A The vehicle which has to cross the lane line

Question 9

Looking at the diagram which vehicle must give way

Accepted Answer

B Vehicle B

Question 10

You must use your indicator lights when

Accepted Answer

C Changing lanes or turning left or right

Question 11

If you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle you must

Accepted Answer

A Take whatever action is necessary with safety to make way for the emergency vehicle

Question 12

When the road is marked this way are you permitted to cross the lines to overtake the bicycle rider if the way forward is clear

Accepted Answer

B Yes

Question 13

When the road is marked this way are you permitted to cross the lines and overtake

Accepted Answer

A No

Question 14

When driving on a multilane road with a speed limit of more than 80 kmh which lane should you choose

Accepted Answer

A The left lane unless overtaking

Question 15

Signalling is

Accepted Answer

B Always required before turning or lane changing

Question 16

How should you merge with traffic when entering a motorway

Accepted Answer

C Watch for a gap and increase your speed to safely merge with the traffic

Question 17

You are facing traffic lights as shown What do they mean

Accepted Answer

A You may proceed only in the direction of the green arrow

Question 18

At traffic lights what is meant when a red light appears

Accepted Answer

B Stop wait behind the stop line until the lights change to green

Question 19

What should you do when approaching traffic lights which change from green to yellow

Accepted Answer

C Stop at the stop line unless you are so close that sudden or sharp braking might cause an accident

Question 20

What may you do at an intersection with traffic lights at which this sign is displayed

Accepted Answer

A If the lights are red you must first stop then you may turn left if it is safe to do so

Question 21

Are you permitted to make a UTurn at traffic lights

Accepted Answer

B No unless there is a UTURN PERMITTED sign at the intersection

Question 22

These lights mean that you

Accepted Answer

C Can turn left but not go straight ahead

Question 23

This light means you

Accepted Answer

A Can go straight ahead or turn left or turn right if it is safe to do so

Question 24

It is 3 oaposclock in the morning You cannot see any other traffic You want to turn right You may

Accepted Answer

B Not turn right while the arrow is red

Question 25

As you approach an intersection with traffic lights the yellow light turns to red You must

Accepted Answer

C Stop and wait for the green light

Question 26

You approach an intersection showing a red light and the sign shown You wish to turn left You must

Accepted Answer

A Stop and turn left only if it is safe

Question 27

It is early morning and there is no other traffic about You approach an intersection when the traffic lights change from green to yellow What should you do

Accepted Answer

B Stop

Question 28

You are waiting at an intersection and the lights are red The traffic lights change to green You should

Accepted Answer

C Check both sides of the intersection and then proceed

Question 29

You want to turn right at an intersection and see this traffic light You should

Accepted Answer

A Stay behind the stop line until the green arrow shows

Question 30

You wish to turn left at this intersection The traffic lights are red and you see this sign You should

Accepted Answer

B Stop then if you see it is safe turn left

Question 31

You wish to turn left at this intersection and the traffic lights are green What should you do

Accepted Answer

C Wait behind the stop line until there is room for you to enter the new road

Question 32

As you approach a set of traffic lights at an intersection they change from green to yellow amber You must

Accepted Answer

A Stop before the lights unless you are so close that sudden braking might cause an accident

Question 33

Temporary traffic lights at road works

Accepted Answer

B Must be obeyed

Question 34

Where do you stop at temporary traffic lights

Accepted Answer

C At the aposStop here on red signalapos sign

Traffic Lights Lanes

Question 1 of 34

How should you merge with traffic when entering a freeway?

Question 2 of 34

Which movements shown in the diagram can legally be made by the driver of the purple car?

Question 3 of 34

Which movements shown in the diagram can legally be made by the driver of the purple car?

Question 4 of 34

Which movements shown in the diagram can legally be made by the driver of the purple car?

Question 5 of 34

Double unbroken dividing lines are marked on a roadway. You may:

Question 6 of 34

A section of road is marked with double unbroken dividing lines as in the diagram. When is a vehicle allowed to cross these lines?

Question 7 of 34

When driving in traffic lanes (as shown in the diagram), you may change your lane:

Question 8 of 34

When two lanes merge into one (as shown in the diagram), who should give way?

Question 9 of 34

Looking at the diagram, which vehicle must give way?

Question 10 of 34

You must use your indicator lights when

Question 11 of 34

If you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you must

Question 12 of 34

When the road is marked this way are you permitted to cross the lines to overtake the bicycle rider if the way forward is clear?

Question 13 of 34

When the road is marked this way are you permitted to cross the lines and overtake?

Question 14 of 34

When driving on a multi-lane road with a speed limit of more than 80 km/h, which lane should you choose?

Question 15 of 34

Signalling is:

Question 16 of 34

How should you merge with traffic when entering a motorway?

Question 17 of 34

You are facing traffic lights (as shown). What do they mean?

Question 18 of 34

At traffic lights what is meant when a red light appears?

Question 19 of 34

What should you do when approaching traffic lights which change from green to yellow?

Question 20 of 34

What may you do at an intersection with traffic lights at which this sign is displayed?

Question 21 of 34

Are you permitted to make a U-Turn at traffic lights?

Question 22 of 34

These lights mean that you:

Question 23 of 34

This light means, you:

Question 24 of 34

It is 3 o'clock in the morning. You cannot see any other traffic. You want to turn right. You may:

Question 25 of 34

As you approach an intersection with traffic lights, the yellow light turns to red. You must:

Question 26 of 34

You approach an intersection showing a red light and the sign shown. You wish to turn left. You must:

Question 27 of 34

It is early morning and there is no other traffic about. You approach an intersection when the traffic lights change from green to yellow. What should you do?

Question 28 of 34

You are waiting at an intersection and the lights are red. The traffic lights change to green. You should:

Question 29 of 34

You want to turn right at an intersection and see this traffic light. You should:

Question 30 of 34

You wish to turn left at this intersection. The traffic lights are red and you see this sign. You should:

Question 31 of 34

You wish to turn left at this intersection and the traffic lights are green. What should you do?

Question 32 of 34

As you approach a set of traffic lights at an intersection, they change from green to yellow (amber). You must:

Question 33 of 34

Temporary traffic lights at road works:

Question 34 of 34

Where do you stop at temporary traffic lights?