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NSW Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) Practice 2026

In New South Wales you must pass the Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) before you can get your learner licence. You can do it online through DKT online or in person at a service centre. This practice covers NSW licence rules from the Road User Handbook, plus national road rules and Australian road signs.

  • Driving
  • New South Wales
  • 205 questions
  • Checked October 11, 2026

Quick answer

There is no time limit. It is run by Transport for NSW (tests through Service NSW). Minimum age: 16 (DKT online enrolment from 15 years 11 months). Practise here for free with 205 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 11, 2026.

Read before you practiseStart with the NSW Road User Handbook Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    How old must you be to apply for a learner driver licence in NSW?
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    Answer: C. 16

    In NSW you can apply for a car learner licence once you are 16 or older.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    What test must you pass before you can get a NSW learner licence?
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    Answer: D. The Driver Knowledge Test (DKT)

    The Driver Knowledge Test is the first step. You must pass it before you can apply for a learner licence.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    What is the highest speed a NSW learner driver may drive at, even if the sign shows more?
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    Answer: B. 90 km/h

    NSW learners must never drive above 90 km/h, whatever the posted limit.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    Where must a NSW learner driver display L plates?
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    Answer: A. On the front and back of the car, on the outside

    L plates must be shown clearly on the front and back of the car, and the whole letter L must be visible.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    Who may supervise a NSW learner driver?
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    Answer: A. Someone with a full Australian driver licence sitting next to the learner

    The supervisor must hold a full Australian driver licence and sit in the seat next to the learner.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    Can a NSW learner use a mobile phone hands-free while driving?
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    Answer: A. No, learners may not use a phone at all while driving, even hands-free

    Learners must not use any mobile phone while driving or while stopped but not parked. This includes hands-free use.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    A NSW learner under 25 must log how much driving before getting a P1 licence?
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    Answer: C. 120 hours, including 20 at night

    Learners under 25 must record at least 120 hours of driving in their log book, including 20 hours at night.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    How long must a learner under 25 hold a NSW learner licence before getting a P1 licence?
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    Answer: A. At least 12 months

    Under-25s must hold their learner licence for at least 12 months before they can get a P1 licence.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    When can a NSW learner under 25 book the Hazard Perception Test?
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    Answer: A. After holding the learner licence for 10 months

    Under-25s can book the Hazard Perception Test once they have held their learner licence for 10 months.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    Which two tests must you pass to move from a NSW learner licence to a P1 licence?
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    Answer: C. The Hazard Perception Test and the driving test

    You must pass the Hazard Perception Test first, then the practical driving test, plus an eyesight test.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    What is the minimum age for a NSW P1 licence?
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    Answer: C. 17

    You must be 17 or over to get a P1 provisional licence.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    What colour P plates does a NSW P1 driver display?
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    Answer: D. Red

    P1 drivers display red P plates on the front and back of the car. P2 drivers display green P plates.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    What is the maximum speed for a NSW P1 driver?
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    Answer: D. 90 km/h

    P1 drivers must not drive above 90 km/h, even where the limit is higher.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    Between 11 pm and 5 am, a P1 driver under 25 may carry how many passengers under 21?
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    Answer: B. No more than one, unless exempt

    P1 drivers under 25 must not carry more than one passenger under 21 between 11 pm and 5 am, unless they have an exemption.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    At how many demerit points is a NSW P1 licence suspended or refused?
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    Answer: A. 4

    A P1 licence is suspended or refused if the driver reaches 4 or more demerit points in 3 years.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    What is the heaviest trailer a NSW P1 driver may tow?
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    Answer: B. 250 kg unloaded

    P1 drivers may only tow trailers up to 250 kg unloaded weight.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    How long must you hold a P1 licence before you can apply for a P2 licence?
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    Answer: D. At least 12 months

    You must hold your P1 licence for at least 12 months. Time spent suspended does not count.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    What is the maximum speed for a NSW P2 driver?
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    Answer: A. 100 km/h

    P2 drivers must not drive above 100 km/h.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    At how many demerit points is a NSW P2 licence suspended or refused?
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    Answer: D. 7

    A P2 licence is suspended or refused if the driver reaches 7 or more demerit points.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    How long must you hold a P2 licence before you can get a full NSW licence?
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    Answer: C. At least 2 years

    You must hold your green P2 licence for at least 24 months (2 years) before you can upgrade to a full licence.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    What blood alcohol concentration (BAC) must NSW learner, P1 and P2 drivers have?
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    Answer: D. Zero

    Learner and provisional drivers must not have any alcohol in their system while driving. Their BAC must be zero.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    What BAC limit applies to a fully licensed driver supervising a NSW learner?
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    Answer: A. Under 0.05

    A supervisor must have a BAC under 0.05, the same limit that applies to full car licence holders.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    What happens to a NSW P1 driver caught speeding?
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    Answer: A. A licence suspension of at least 3 months

    Any speeding offence by a P1 driver leads to a licence suspension of at least 3 months.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    If you fail the DKT online, when can you try again?
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    Answer: C. After a 12-hour lockout

    DKT online lets you retake the test after a 12-hour lockout, and you do not pay again for each attempt.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    What is the minimum gap NSW recommends between your car and the vehicle in front in good conditions?
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    Answer: A. At least 3 seconds

    The Road User Handbook says to keep at least 3 seconds behind the vehicle in front, and more in poor conditions.

What to know before the test

  • You must pass the DKT before you can apply for a learner licence. You must be 16 or older to get the licence.
  • DKT online is a 4 to 6 hour interactive course with the test at the end. You can enrol from 15 years and 11 months and retry the test as often as you need for one fee.
  • The DKT online test has no time limit, but you must finish it in one session. After a fail there is a 12-hour lockout before you can try again.
  • The in-person DKT is a multiple-choice computer test at a service centre. You pay the fee each time you book.
  • The official car question set has two parts: a general knowledge section and a road safety section.
  • Learners must not drive above 90 km/h, must show L plates front and back, and must always have a supervisor with a full Australian licence beside them.
  • Learners under 25 must hold their licence at least 12 months and log 120 hours of driving, including 20 at night, before a P1 licence.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the NSW DKT?

The NSW Government and Service NSW pages we checked do not state the number of questions or the pass mark. The official car question set is split into a general knowledge section and a road safety section, so study both.

Can I do the DKT online?

Yes. DKT online is a 4 to 6 hour course with the test at the end. You can sit the test as many times as you need for one fee, then visit a service centre to apply for your licence.

Is there a time limit on the DKT?

DKT online has no time limit, but you must finish the test in one session. If you leave early, your answers are not saved.

What languages can I take the DKT in?

DKT online is offered in English, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Spanish, Vietnamese and Korean. In person you can also choose Greek, Turkish, Croatian or Serbian, and interpreters can be arranged.

What happens if I fail the DKT?

Online, you can try again after a 12-hour lockout at no extra cost. In person, you can sit it again on the same day if a booking is free, but you pay the fee again.

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