Northern Territory theory test FAQ 2026: how many questions, pass mark, cost

The Northern Territory driver knowledge test has 30 questions (NT road rules, safe driving and licence conditions), per NT MVR.

You need 26 of 30 to pass, per NT MVR.

You need 26 of 30 (87%) to pass, so in the official 30-question format you can get at most 4 wrong. The best preparation is to study the official NT Road Users' Handbook (August 2020) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.

$20 — Theory test, per NT MVR.

Yes. This site has 2 free Northern Territory driver knowledge test practice tests for 2026, each with 30 questions and the official pass mark of 26 of 30 (87%), plus a free road-sign quiz.

NT MVR does not publish a time limit for the Northern Territory driver knowledge test.

No waiting period published. Road Users' Handbook (August 2020): 'If you do not pass the DKT, you can try again as many times as you need to in order to pass it. The next time you attempt a DKT you will be given a different set of questions to answer.' Exception: 'People caught cheating will fail the test immediately and be banned from taking another DKT for two weeks.' No attempt cap ('as many times as you need'). The pages read do not say whether the $20 theory test fee is charged again for each attempt (a search-engine excerpt of the Learner Drivers' Guide PDF says 'Each attempt of the DKT incurs a fee'; that PDF was not read); DriveSafe NT participants pay no test fee. Handbook: 'A DKT can be taken at any MVR office up to one hour before the MVR office closes.' 'If you pass and don't want to immediately apply for your licence, the result will remain valid for 12 months.' Renewing a learner licence means passing the theory test again.

The minimum age is 16, per NT MVR.

First-time applicants must become an MVR customer: 'at least 3 original documents, including: one category A and 2 category B documents or 2 category A and one category B document'; 'Photocopies, certified extracts or digital copies, including digital driver licences are not accepted'; together they must show a signature, the same name, the date of birth (on a category A document) and an NT residential address, and be in English or translated by the Department of Home Affairs or an accredited translator. Category A documents (except a current Australian driver's licence) and the Medicare card are checked through the national Document Verification Service. At the test: 'a completed L1 apply for an NT driver licence form'. After passing: eye test at an MVR office (or a recent eye examination from a doctor or optometrist).

The official NT Road Users' Handbook (August 2020). You can read it on the official site.