Practice test 2 of 10 — NSW DKT test

Practice test 2 questions

Time taken 0:00

0/45 answered

Mode

LearnLearn: marked as you goExamExam: marked at the end

Finish test

Question 1 of 45General knowledge · Traffic signs

What should you be ready to do after passing this sign?

1. AA. Speed up to beat the lights
2. BB. Give way to all cars coming from your left
3. CC. Stop even when the light is green
4. DD. Stop if the lights are red or yellow

Report a mistake in this question (question 1)

Question 2 of 45General knowledge

A court disqualifies you from driving in NSW. What happens to your licence?

1. AA. It is cancelled and you must not drive
2. BB. It is suspended until you pay a fee
3. CC. It stays valid for driving to work
4. DD. It is changed to a learner licence

Report a mistake in this question (question 2)

Question 3 of 45General knowledge

You are 18 and have a NSW learner licence. How long must you hold it before you can take the Driving Test?

1. AA. 3 months
2. BB. 6 months
3. CC. 12 months
4. DD. 24 months

Report a mistake in this question (question 3)

Question 4 of 45General knowledge

From what distance must the letters and numbers on your number plates be readable?

1. AA. 15 metres
2. BB. 20 metres
3. CC. 30 metres
4. DD. 40 metres

Report a mistake in this question (question 4)

Question 5 of 45General knowledge · Traffic signs

In Australia, a parking sign reads '1P' with 'Permit holders excepted'. What does it mean?

1. AA. 1 hour limit unless you hold the area permit
2. BB. 1 hour limit, but only for permit holders
3. CC. No parking at all without a permit
4. DD. Park all day if you pay a fee

Report a mistake in this question (question 5)

Question 6 of 45General knowledge

You will go straight ahead at a T-intersection where the continuing road curves to the right. What must you do?

1. AA. Not indicate, as you are not turning
2. BB. Indicate left as you follow the curve
3. CC. Indicate right as you follow the curve
4. DD. Put your hazard lights on briefly

Report a mistake in this question (question 6)

Question 7 of 45General knowledge · Traffic signs

Water is flowing over the road after this sign. What is the safest choice?

1. AA. Turn around or wait for it to clear
2. BB. Drive through slowly in low gear
3. CC. Drive through fast to avoid stalling
4. DD. Follow the car ahead through it

Report a mistake in this question (question 7)

Question 8 of 45General knowledge

In NSW, what is the heaviest trailer (weighed empty) that a P1 driver may tow?

1. AA. 150 kg
2. BB. 250 kg
3. CC. 500 kg
4. DD. 750 kg

Report a mistake in this question (question 8)

Question 9 of 45General knowledge

In NSW, what is the demerit point limit for a P1 licence?

1. AA. 4 points
2. BB. 7 points
3. CC. 10 points
4. DD. 13 points

Report a mistake in this question (question 9)

Question 10 of 45General knowledge · Traffic signs

In Australia, what may you do at this sign that a No stopping sign would not allow?

1. AA. Park for up to 1 hour
2. BB. Leave the car while you shop
3. CC. Double park beside another car
4. DD. Stop briefly to drop someone off

Report a mistake in this question (question 10)

Question 11 of 45General knowledge · Traffic signs

Even where this sign is not shown, which road line stops you making a U-turn across it?

1. AA. A single broken dividing line
2. BB. Double lines, broken on your side
3. CC. A single continuous dividing line
4. DD. A broken white edge line

Report a mistake in this question (question 11)

Question 12 of 45General knowledge · Traffic signs

A car in the next lane has stopped at the crossing marked by this sign. What must you not do?

1. AA. Slow down as you near the crossing
2. BB. Look for people stepping out
3. CC. Overtake or pass that car
4. DD. Stop before the crossing lines

Report a mistake in this question (question 12)

Question 13 of 45General knowledge · Traffic signs

In NSW, what helps drivers notice the zone that starts at this sign?

1. AA. Flashing lights and dragon's teeth
2. BB. Red kerb paint and rumble strips
3. CC. Yellow flags on every street corner
4. DD. Speed humps placed across every lane

Report a mistake in this question (question 13)

Question 14 of 45General knowledge

You hold a current interstate licence and move to NSW. How long can you drive on it before it must be transferred?

1. AA. 1 month
2. BB. 3 months
3. CC. 6 months
4. DD. 12 months

Report a mistake in this question (question 14)

Question 15 of 45General knowledge · Traffic signs

In Australia, you stop at this sign to drop off a passenger. What is the most time you may stay?

1. AA. 2 minutes
2. BB. 10 minutes
3. CC. 15 minutes
4. DD. 30 minutes

Report a mistake in this question (question 15)

Question 16 of 45Road safety

A friend video-calls you while you drive. You hold a full NSW licence and your phone sits in a fixed cradle. What is the rule?

1. AA. You may answer if you keep both hands on the wheel
2. BB. You may answer on a straight, quiet road
3. CC. Video calls are not allowed while driving
4. DD. You may answer if the sound is turned low

Report a mistake in this question (question 16)

Question 17 of 45Road safety

When may a person on a skateboard or foot scooter use the road?

1. AA. At any time, with a limit of 60 km/h or less and a dividing line
2. BB. At night only, if they carry lights, on any road at all
3. CC. In daylight, with a limit of 50 km/h or less and no dividing line
4. DD. At any time, but only where a bicycle lane is marked

Report a mistake in this question (question 17)

Question 18 of 45Road safety

Which of these people counts as a pedestrian?

1. AA. A person riding a bicycle
2. BB. A person riding a motorcycle
3. CC. A person using a wheelchair
4. DD. A person riding a horse

Report a mistake in this question (question 18)

Question 19 of 45Road safety

You want to save fuel on a hot day. At which speeds is your car's air conditioning most efficient?

1. AA. Above 60 km/h
2. BB. Below 20 km/h
3. CC. Below 40 km/h
4. DD. Below 60 km/h

Report a mistake in this question (question 19)

Question 20 of 45Road safety

Drivers behind you sound their horns while you wait for a safe chance to pass a bicycle rider. What should you do?

1. AA. Pass now, leaving a smaller gap
2. BB. Beep the rider so they move left
3. CC. Speed up and squeeze past the rider
4. DD. Stay calm and pass only when safe

Report a mistake in this question (question 20)

Question 21 of 45Road safety

At 50 km/h, about how far does your car travel if you look away from the road for 2 seconds?

1. AA. 5 metres
2. BB. 10 metres
3. CC. 15 metres
4. DD. 28 metres

Report a mistake in this question (question 21)

Question 22 of 45Road safety

Why should you keep a safe distance behind a motorcycle?

1. AA. Exhaust fumes can damage your car's paint
2. BB. Riders must signal by waving an arm out
3. CC. The rider may need to avoid debris or oil
4. DD. Riders are not allowed to brake hard

Report a mistake in this question (question 22)

Question 23 of 45Road safety

You are on a long drive on a hot day and want to avoid getting tired. Which drink is the best choice?

1. AA. Sweet soft drinks
2. BB. Plenty of water
3. CC. Lots of strong coffee
4. DD. A low-alcohol beer

Report a mistake in this question (question 23)

Question 24 of 45Road safety

What is the speed limit in a shared zone, where people on foot and vehicles use the same space?

1. AA. 5 km/h
2. BB. 10 km/h
3. CC. 20 km/h
4. DD. 25 km/h

Report a mistake in this question (question 24)

Question 25 of 45Road safety

What does 'negligent driving' mean?

1. AA. Driving without the care expected of a driver
2. BB. Driving while your licence has expired
3. CC. Driving a car that is not registered
4. DD. Driving well below the speed limit

Report a mistake in this question (question 25)

Question 26 of 45Road safety

A P2 driver in NSW is on a highway where the sign shows 110 km/h. What is their top legal speed?

1. AA. 80 km/h
2. BB. 90 km/h
3. CC. 100 km/h
4. DD. 110 km/h

Report a mistake in this question (question 26)

Question 27 of 45Road safety

Your passenger wants to watch a movie on a tablet while you drive. When is this allowed?

1. AA. Only when the sound is turned off
2. BB. Only when you are on a motorway
3. CC. When you cannot see it from your seat
4. DD. When the tablet is in a fixed holder

Report a mistake in this question (question 27)

Question 28 of 45Road safety

You want to tow a box trailer and a small boat trailer behind your car at the same time. Is this allowed?

1. AA. Yes, if both trailers are empty
2. BB. Yes, if your car is a 4WD
3. CC. Yes, if you stay under 60 km/h
4. DD. No, only one trailer at a time

Report a mistake in this question (question 28)

Question 29 of 45Road safety

Your new car has stability control and lane support. How should these systems change the way you drive?

1. AA. You can follow other cars more closely
2. BB. You can take bends at higher speeds
3. CC. You can glance at your phone more
4. DD. Not at all; drive as safely as before

Report a mistake in this question (question 29)

Question 30 of 45Road safety

You are behind a bus with a '40 when lights flash' sign. Its top lights are flashing. What is the rule?

1. AA. Do not pass it at more than 25 km/h
2. BB. Stop behind it until the lights stop
3. CC. Pass at the road's limit if it is clear
4. DD. Do not pass it at more than 40 km/h

Report a mistake in this question (question 30)

Question 31 of 45Road safety

When are animals on country roads hardest to see?

1. AA. In the middle of the day
2. BB. In the late morning
3. CC. At sunrise and sunset
4. DD. In the early afternoon

Report a mistake in this question (question 31)

Question 32 of 45Road safety

You are backing out of your driveway, and young children live next door. How far should you reverse?

1. AA. Only as far as you need to
2. BB. Right across to the far kerb
3. CC. Fast, to spend less time reversing
4. DD. As far as your camera can see

Report a mistake in this question (question 32)

Question 33 of 45Road safety

You are 18 and driving three friends your own age to the beach. How does this affect your risk of crashing?

1. AA. It is lower, as they watch the road
2. BB. It is the same as with no passengers
3. CC. It is higher than with no passengers
4. DD. It only rises if they are learners

Report a mistake in this question (question 33)

Question 34 of 45Road safety

You hold a full licence and your BAC is low. May you sip a beer while you are driving?

1. AA. Yes, if your BAC stays under the limit
2. BB. Yes, if it is a low-alcohol beer
3. CC. No, you must not drink alcohol while driving
4. DD. Yes, but only when stopped at lights

Report a mistake in this question (question 34)

Question 35 of 45Road safety

A bicycle rider is using the middle of the lane because the road edge is rough. What should you do?

1. AA. Sound your horn so they move left
2. BB. Slow down and give them room
3. CC. Pass close, as they should keep left
4. DD. Flash your lights to warn them

Report a mistake in this question (question 35)

Question 36 of 45Road safety

In NSW, what is the default speed limit in a built-up area where no speed limit sign is shown?

1. AA. 40 km/h
2. BB. 50 km/h
3. CC. 60 km/h
4. DD. 70 km/h

Report a mistake in this question (question 36)

Question 37 of 45Road safety

You are going to a party and plan to drink alcohol. What is the safest plan for getting home?

1. AA. Drive home slowly on quiet streets
2. BB. Eat a big meal, then drive home
3. CC. Drink black coffee, then drive
4. DD. Arrange a lift, taxi or train home

Report a mistake in this question (question 37)

Question 38 of 45Road safety

Being awake for about 17 hours affects your driving about as much as which BAC?

1. AA. 0.01
2. BB. 0.02
3. CC. 0.05
4. DD. 0.15

Report a mistake in this question (question 38)

Question 39 of 45Road safety

You are driving past a row of parked cars. How should you position your car?

1. AA. Leave space so you can avoid an opening door
2. BB. Drive close to them to keep away from oncoming cars
3. CC. Stay close so other cars cannot squeeze past
4. DD. Keep tight to them to save room in the lane

Report a mistake in this question (question 39)

Question 40 of 45Road safety

Your car hits a kangaroo on a dark country road. When should you stop?

1. AA. Straight away, even on a bend
2. BB. Never, just keep driving on
3. CC. Only once you reach a town
4. DD. Only if it is safe to stop

Report a mistake in this question (question 40)

Question 41 of 45Road safety

Who is responsible for making sure a 10-year-old passenger is properly buckled up?

1. AA. The child, once they turn 8
2. BB. The driver of the vehicle
3. CC. The owner of the vehicle
4. DD. The adult beside the child

Report a mistake in this question (question 41)

Question 42 of 45Road safety

A P1 driver in NSW is on a rural road with no speed sign, outside any built-up area. How fast may they drive?

1. AA. 80 km/h
2. BB. 90 km/h
3. CC. 100 km/h
4. DD. 110 km/h

Report a mistake in this question (question 42)

Question 43 of 45Road safety

Which of these is one of the most common types of crash on NSW roads?

1. AA. Running off the road on a curve
2. BB. Hitting a train at a level crossing
3. CC. Colliding with a tram in the city
4. DD. Striking a low bridge with a truck

Report a mistake in this question (question 43)

Question 44 of 45Road safety

A horse rider ahead is having trouble controlling the horse. What should you do?

1. AA. Pass quickly on the far side
2. BB. Toot gently to calm the horse
3. CC. Drive past at the normal speed
4. DD. Stop until the rider has control

Report a mistake in this question (question 44)

Question 45 of 45Road safety

Which of these drugs is one that NSW police check for with roadside drug testing?

1. AA. Paracetamol
2. BB. Caffeine
3. CC. Cannabis
4. DD. Antibiotics

Report a mistake in this question (question 45)

Next question

Previous question1 of 45

Answer each question to see the explanation. Keyboard: A–D or 1–4 to answer, N next, P previous.

View

One at a time All questions

Restart

Practice test 2 of 10 for the Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) (Transport for NSW): 45 questions, 41 to pass (12 of 15 general knowledge and 29 of 30 road safety) — the commonly reported format; Transport for NSW does not publish the count or a pass mark. Our practice tests are untimed.

Keep practising

• NSW Driver Knowledge Test (DKT): official facts and all practice tests
• NSW road-sign quiz
• NSW Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) FAQ
• Road User Handbook (official)