NSW DKT Practice Test 2026: Driver Knowledge Test (DKT)
Free NSW DKT practice test: official facts from Transport for NSW, questions written from the official Road User Handbook.
- 45 questions, commonly reported
- 91% pass mark, commonly reported
- $58 fee, each in-person attempt
- 16 minimum age
- Facts checked 13 October 2026
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Practice format (commonly reported): Transport for NSW does not publish the number of questions; the test is commonly reported as 45 questions (15 general knowledge + 30 road safety, 41 correct in total: at least 12 general knowledge and 29 road safety), and our practice tests use that format. The 41-of-45 split (12 of 15 general knowledge, 29 of 30 road safety) is published officially only for the motorcycle Rider Knowledge Test; it is used here as the commonly reported car-test format.
Official facts from Transport for NSW
| Official exam name | Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) |
|---|---|
| Run by | Transport for NSW; delivered by Service NSW official page |
| Number of questions | Not published by Transport for NSW |
| Breakdown | General knowledge and road safetyQuestion counts not published |
| Pass mark | Not published by Transport for NSW |
| Time limit | None published by Transport for NSW |
| Fee | $58 for each in-person attempt (DKT online: $58 once for unlimited attempts)DKT test fee (effective 1 July 2026): online = $58 for unlimited attempts (paid at the service centre when applying for the licence); in-person = $58 each attempt. Learner licence fee $32 is separate. |
| Minimum age | 16 |
| Where to book | book a DKT in person with Service NSW (official site) |
The NSW Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) has a general knowledge section and a road safety section, per Transport for NSW; questions come from the official Road User Handbook (no edition number published).
Source: Transport for NSW; delivered by Service NSW official pages, checked 13 October 2026.
ID, retakes and booking
| ID and documents | Proof of identity documents (an Australian identity document to enrol in DKT online, or prove identity in person at a service centre); Licence Application Form 1001 for in-person; eyesight test; must live in NSW and be medically fit to drive. |
|---|---|
| Retake | In-person: can re-sit the same day if another booking is available; pay each time. Online: unlimited attempts; the official video says the test can be retaken 'in 12 hours' while the page says 'as many times as it takes' (no wait stated in text). |
| Attempts | Online: one fee, unlimited attempts, 12 months' course access. In-person: fee per attempt. |
| Languages | DKT online: English, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Thai, Farsi, Traditional Chinese. DKT in-person: Greek, Turkish, Croatian, Serbian, English, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese. Free interpreter (13 22 13) for other languages, Auslan interpreter, assistant reader available in person. |
| Road signs | Australian road signs as shown in the NSW Road User Handbook; the official car DKT question bank includes a Traffic Signs section. |
| Handbook | Road User Handbook — No edition number published; English PDF at a 2022-11 path ('reviewed and updated periodically'). read the handbook |
| Facts last checked | 13 October 2026 |
NSW road signs test
Australian road signs as shown in the NSW Road User Handbook; the official car DKT question bank includes a Traffic Signs section. Practise them in the free NSW road signs test or browse the Australia sign library.
NSW Driver Knowledge Test (DKT): common questions
How many questions are on the NSW DKT?
Transport for NSW does not publish the number of questions; the test is commonly reported as 45 questions (15 general knowledge + 30 road safety, 41 correct in total: at least 12 general knowledge and 29 road safety), and our practice tests use that format. The 41-of-45 split (12 of 15 general knowledge, 29 of 30 road safety) is published officially only for the motorcycle Rider Knowledge Test; it is used here as the commonly reported car-test format.
What is the pass mark for the NSW DKT?
Transport for NSW does not publish a pass mark for the NSW Driver Knowledge Test (DKT). It is commonly reported as 41 of 45 (12 of 15 general knowledge and 29 of 30 road safety), and our practice tests use that mark.
Is the NSW DKT hard?
You need 41 of 45 (12 of 15 general knowledge and 29 of 30 road safety) to pass, so in the commonly reported 45-question format you can get at most 4 wrong overall, and each section has its own mark. The best preparation is to study the official Road User Handbook (no edition number published) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the NSW DKT cost?
$58 for each in-person attempt (DKT online: $58 once for unlimited attempts); the $32 learner licence fee is separate, per Transport for NSW.
Is there a free NSW DKT practice test for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free NSW Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) practice tests for 2026, each with 45 questions and the commonly reported pass mark of 41 of 45 (12 of 15 general knowledge and 29 of 30 road safety), plus a free road-sign quiz.
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Official handbook
Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) questions come from the official Road User Handbook. Read the Road User Handbook on the official site.
Last updated 13 October 2026. Facts checked against Transport for NSW; delivered by Service NSW official pages. This site is independent and is not run by Transport for NSW.