Take Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) — NSW Australia

QUESTION 1 / 25

The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a learner or P-plate driver in NSW is:

Choose one answer below.

AZero (0.00)✓B0.05✓C0.02✓D0.08✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

The general BAC limit for a fully licensed (unrestricted) driver in NSW is below:

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A0.08✓B0.02✓C0.05✓D0.10✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

Which of the following is the only reliable way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration?

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ADrinking strong coffee✓BHaving a cold shower✓CEating a large meal✓DAllowing enough time for your body to process the alcohol✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Driving while affected by illegal drugs, or some prescription medicines, is dangerous because they can:

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AImpair your judgement, reaction time and coordination✓BImprove your concentration✓CHave no effect on driving ability✓DOnly affect you the next day✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

If a medicine label or your pharmacist warns the medicine may cause drowsiness, you should:

Choose one answer below.

ATake a double dose to feel normal✓BIgnore the warning if you feel fine✓CNot drive until you know how it affects you, and follow the advice✓DOnly drive at night✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

Early warning signs that you are too tired to drive safely include:

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AFeeling more alert than usual✓BDriving faster without noticing✓CSharper vision and quicker reactions✓DYawning, sore eyes, drifting in the lane and difficulty concentrating✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

The safest action if you start to feel drowsy while driving is to:

Choose one answer below.

APull over somewhere safe and rest, or change drivers✓BWind the window down and keep going✓CTurn the radio up loud✓DDrive faster to reach your destination sooner✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

On a long trip, a good way to help prevent driver fatigue is to:

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ADrive through the night when roads are quiet✓BAvoid all breaks to arrive sooner✓CTake a regular break at least every two hours✓DHave a few drinks to relax before driving✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

At an intersection with no signs or signals, you are turning right and a vehicle is coming straight towards you. You must:

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AGive way to the oncoming vehicle going straight ahead✓BProceed first because you arrived at the line first✓CGive way only if the other vehicle indicates✓DSound your horn and turn✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

You are at a T-intersection. The road that ends (the top of the T) is your road. You must:

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AAlways have right of way✓BGive way to vehicles travelling on the continuing road✓CGive way only to the right✓DProceed straight without stopping✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

When entering a roundabout, you must give way to:

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AVehicles waiting to enter on your right✓BVehicles that arrive after you✓CAny vehicle already on the roundabout✓DOnly vehicles directly opposite you✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Two vehicles arrive at a cross intersection controlled only by Give Way signs at the same time, at right angles. Who gives way?

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AThe vehicle on the through road✓BNeither, both can go✓CThe faster vehicle✓DYou must give way to the vehicle on your right✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

You want to turn left at an intersection where there is a slip lane. You must give way to:

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AAny pedestrian crossing the road you are entering, and traffic in the lane you are merging into✓BOnly vehicles behind you✓CNo one, slip lanes have priority✓DOnly cyclists in the bike lane✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

At a roundabout you intend to leave at the exit more than halfway around (to the right). You should:

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ANot use any indicator✓BIndicate right on approach, then indicate left just before your exit✓CIndicate left the whole way✓DIndicate right and keep it on until you stop✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

A vehicle is giving way to you, but you can see it is safe and faster to wait. Good practice at intersections is to:

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AForce your right of way to keep traffic moving✓BAlways assume other drivers will stop✓CBe prepared to give way even when you have right of way, to avoid a collision✓DClose your eyes and proceed✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

You are entering a road from a driveway or private property. You must give way to:

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AOnly vehicles on the far side of the road✓BNo one if you indicate✓COnly pedestrians, not vehicles✓DAll vehicles and pedestrians on or near the road you are entering✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

Hazard perception while driving means:

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AScanning the road to spot and respond to possible dangers early✓BLooking only at the vehicle directly in front✓CWatching your speedometer constantly✓DDriving as fast as the limit allows✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

You are driving past a row of parked cars. The main hazard to watch for is:

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AThe cars suddenly speeding up✓BA car door opening or a pedestrian stepping out between them✓CThe road surface changing colour✓DYour radio losing signal✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

You see a ball roll onto the road from between parked cars in a suburban street. You should:

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AKeep your speed and sound the horn✓BSpeed up to pass the area quickly✓CSlow down and be ready to stop, as a child may follow the ball✓DSwerve into the oncoming lane✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

To check your blind spots before changing lanes, you should:

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ARely only on your rear-view mirror✓BOnly use your side mirrors✓CIndicate and change lanes immediately✓DDo a quick head check over your shoulder as well as checking mirrors✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

Approaching a pedestrian crossing where people are waiting on the kerb, you should:

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ASlow down and be prepared to stop to let them cross✓BMaintain speed because they have not stepped out yet✓CFlash your lights and keep driving✓DMove into the next lane and speed up✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

When driving in heavy traffic, scanning well ahead beyond the car in front helps you to:

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AUse less fuel only✓BAvoid using your mirrors✓CSpot brake lights, stopped traffic or hazards early so you can respond smoothly✓DDrive closer to the car in front✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

You are about to drive through an area with cyclists sharing the road. A safe approach is to:

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AOvertake closely to get past quickly✓BExpect them to ride on the footpath✓CSound your horn to move them aside✓DGive them plenty of space and a minimum safe passing distance when overtaking✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

Driving at night, you should reduce your speed because:

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AReduced visibility means hazards appear with less warning✓BSpeed limits are higher at night✓CYour headlights make hazards easier to see than in daylight✓DThere are never any hazards at night✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

While driving on a learner licence in NSW, you must:

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AAlways display L plates and be supervised by a fully licensed driver✓BDrive only between midnight and dawn✓CNever carry passengers✓DDrive without any supervision after one month✓