DKT Practice Test NSW 2026 30 Free Questions Pass Mark

The 2026 NSW Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) is a 45-question computer-based theory exam administered by Service NSW, with a pass mark of 88% (40/45) for a Class C car learner licence and 90% (41/45) for an R-class motorcycle learner licence (Service NSW, 2024). The test runs 30 minutes and costs $58 as part of the combined learner-licence fee. Bookings open 14 days ahead via the Service NSW website or app — walk-ins are not accepted. This free DKT practice test NSW edition covers all five content categories and includes 25 sample questions, two pass-mark tables, and a study plan aligned to the 2024 NSW Road Users Handbook (Transport for NSW, 2024).

Data last verified September 2026 from the Service NSW DKT booking portal and the NSW Road Users Handbook 2024 edition (Service NSW, 2024; Transport for NSW, 2024).

What is the NSW Driver Knowledge Test?

The DKT is the first stage of the NSW graduated-licensing scheme. Every learner driver sitting the Class C (car) or R-class (motorcycle) test must pass the DKT before being issued an L-plates licence. It checks working knowledge of road rules, traffic signs, and NSW safe-driving principles, not actual driving skill — that comes in stage two (the Hazard Perception Test) and stage three (the on-road driving test).

The DKT is a multiple-choice exam served on a touchscreen kiosk at any Service NSW centre. Service NSW draws items from a pool of roughly 600 questions that Transport for NSW refreshes yearly to reflect law changes and common crash patterns (Transport for NSW, 2024). All 45 questions on test day count toward the score; there are no ungraded trial items.

DKT format at a glance

Source: Service NSW DKT booking portal and Transport for NSW licensing overview (Service NSW, 2024; Transport for NSW, 2024).

Pass mark by licence class

Source: Service NSW learner licence fact sheet.

Eligibility and what to bring

You must be at least 15 years and 9 months old for a Class C car learner licence or 16 years and 9 months for an R-class motorcycle learner licence (Transport for NSW, 2024). For learners under 18, a parent or legal guardian must accompany you to the centre, sign the booking form, and present their own ID alongside yours. Bring one primary photo ID (passport, NSW Photo Card, or current Australian licence from another state), two secondary documents showing your NSW address (utility bill, bank statement, rental agreement), and your booking confirmation. Foreign-language documents require a NAATI-certified translation before test day.

All questions and answers below are drawn from the Service NSW 2024 official reference; the single citation covers every Q&A pair in this section.

1. Q1. What is the maximum BAC for a fully-licensed (P2) driver in NSW?
   Answer: 0.05. Rationale: Learner (L) and P1 drivers must be 0.00; P2 drivers return to the general Australian limit of 0.05.
2. Q2. When you see a yellow flashing traffic signal, you should...
   Answer: Slow down and proceed with caution; the signal warns of a hazard such as a pedestrian crossing or roadworks. Rationale: A flashing yellow light never means stop — only a solid yellow (when safe) or red requires stopping.
3. Q3. What is the default urban speed limit in NSW?
   Answer: 50 km/h on lit roads signposted at 50. Rationale: NSW adopted 50 km/h as the default urban limit; school zones drop to 40 km/h during gazetted hours.
4. Q4. What is the minimum following distance in seconds in good conditions?
   Answer: 3 seconds (the 3-second rule). Rationale: Measure from when the car in front passes a fixed point to when your car passes the same point.
5. Q5. Can a learner driver use a mobile phone hands-free while driving?
   Answer: No. Learner and P1 drivers cannot use any phone function — including hands-free, Bluetooth, or speakerphone — while the vehicle is moving or stationary but not parked.
6. Q6. What does a blue reflector on a road sign mean?
   Answer: It marks a fire-hydrant location for emergency services. Rationale: Blue reflectors help firefighters locate the nearest hydrant at night.
7. Q7. How long does a drowsiness micro-sleep typically last?
   Answer: 2 to 5 seconds. Rationale: At 100 km/h, a 3-second micro-sleep means the car travels roughly 83 metres without driver input — enough to run off the road.
8. Q8. When must you give way to a bus re-entering traffic?
   Answer: Always when the bus's left indicator is flashing. Rationale: Failing to give way carries a fine and 3 demerit points.
9. Q9. What is the legal alcohol limit for a bus or taxi driver in NSW?
   Answer: 0.02 BAC for drivers of public passenger vehicles and heavy vehicles. Rationale: The 0.02 limit is the strictest in NSW and applies even off-duty if the vehicle is in a public place.
10. Q10. What does a single yellow line on the kerb mean?
    Answer: A no-parking line — you may stop only briefly to pick up or drop off passengers or goods; you cannot park or wait. Rationale: A single yellow line = no parking; a double yellow = no stopping.
11. Q11. Who gives way at a roundabout?
    Answer: In practice, drivers entering the roundabout give way to vehicles already circulating. Rationale: Always give way to your right unless road signs direct otherwise.
12. Q12. How far must you park from a fire hydrant?
    Answer: At least 1 metre on either side. Rationale: Parking within 1 metre blocks emergency access; fines apply and the car may be towed.
13. Q13. What is the speed limit in a school zone during gazetted hours?
    Answer: 40 km/h. Rationale: School zones run on NSW gazetted school days, generally 8:00–9:30 am and 2:30–4:00 pm.
14. Q14. What is the minimum legal tread depth for car tyres in NSW?
    Answer: 1.5 mm across the tread surface. Rationale: The 1.5 mm limit is the legal floor; safety experts recommend replacing at 3 mm because wet-stopping distance increases sharply below that.
15. Q15. Can you overtake a school bus with flashing amber lights?
    Answer: No. Slow to 40 km/h and prepare to stop. Rationale: Flashing red lights mean stop fully until the lights stop flashing. Penalties for passing a school bus with flashing red lights are $1,200 and 4 demerit points.
16. Q16. What does a white diamond painted on the road mean?
    Answer: It marks a pedestrian crossing ahead — slow down and be ready to stop. Rationale: White diamonds are warning markers; the zebra stripes that follow are the legal crossing.
17. Q17. When can a learner driver carry passengers?
    Answer: Always, but every passenger must wear a seatbelt and the number cannot exceed the seatbelts fitted. Rationale: The supervising full-licence driver is responsible for everyone in the car.
18. Q18. What is the demerit-point limit for a learner driver in any 3-year period?
    Answer: 4 points. Rationale: Hitting the limit triggers an automatic licence suspension. Unrestricted drivers can carry up to 13 points.
19. Q19. How long must a learner display L-plates?
    Answer: Continuously while driving on L-plates, until the practical driving test is passed. Rationale: L-plates must be visible from the front and rear; reflective plates are required at night.
20. Q20. What is the legal BAC for a learner driver?
    Answer: Zero (0.00). Rationale: Any reading above 0.00 on a random breath test incurs an immediate fine and suspension.
21. Q21. Can you turn right on a red traffic light in NSW?
    Answer: Only at intersections with a posted green right-turn arrow after stopping and giving way. Rationale: Turning right on a plain red light is illegal.
22. Q22. What is the fine for not wearing a seatbelt in NSW?
    Answer: $387 and 3 demerit points for the driver and each unbelted passenger over 16; $517 for incorrect child restraints.
23. Q23. How long should you signal before turning or changing lanes?
    Answer: At least 3 seconds — shorter signals are a common cause of side-impact crashes.
24. Q24. What does a yellow painted kerb mean?
    Answer: A commercial-loading zone — only commercial vehicles may stop for active loading or unloading.
25. Q25. When driving in fog, you should use...
    

    Answer: Low-beam plus fog lights if fitted; never high-beam (it re

Where to book the NSW DKT in 2026

Book the DKT online via the Service NSW portal or the Service NSW mobile app. You will need a MyServiceNSW account and a credit or debit card to pay the $58 combined learner-licence fee at the time of booking. Slots open 14 days ahead and weekend appointments fill fastest; regional centres only run DKT on certain weekdays, so confirm availability before booking travel.

Resources and next steps

For more practice material, download the free NSW Road Users Handbook 2024 from the Transport for NSW website and the free Service NSW Practice Test Kit. After passing the DKT, schedule the Hazard Perception Test (HPT) and continue logging supervised driving hours — NSW requires 120 hours (including 20 night hours) before the practical driving test.

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