NSW Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) Practice 2026: Practice test 4

1. Question 1 of 25

   Before overtaking on a two-way road, what must you be sure of?

   • AYou have a clear view and enough distance to pass and return safely
   • BThe driver in front waves you past
   • CYou can exceed the speed limit for a short time
   • DYour horn works
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   Answer: A. You have a clear view and enough distance to pass and return safely

   Only overtake when it is safe: the road ahead must be clear for long enough and you must be able to return without endangering anyone.

2. Question 2 of 25

   How should you change your following distance in rain or at night?

   • ADouble it to at least 4 seconds
   • BHalve it so you can see the car's tail lights
   • CKeep it at 2 seconds
   • DUse one car length
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   Answer: A. Double it to at least 4 seconds

   In poor conditions, double your following distance.

3. Question 3 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • APedestrian crossing with no lights
   • BRailway crossing ahead
   • CTraffic lights are ahead
   • DRoadwork with a traffic controller ahead
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   Answer: C. Traffic lights are ahead

   This sign warns that there are traffic lights ahead. Be ready to stop if they change.

4. Question 4 of 25

   There is a continuous line to the left of a broken centre line and you are on the broken-line side. What may you do?

   • AOvertake, turn or U-turn across it when safe
   • BCross only in an emergency
   • CNever cross it
   • DCross only to park
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   Answer: A. Overtake, turn or U-turn across it when safe

   If the broken line is on your side, you may cross to overtake, turn or U-turn when it is safe.

5. Question 5 of 25

   When may you drive on the road shoulder outside a continuous edge line for up to 100 m?

   • ATo overtake on the left on a single-lane road at any time
   • BWhen entering or leaving the road, turning, or stopping at the roadside
   • CWhenever traffic is slow
   • DNever
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   Answer: B. When entering or leaving the road, turning, or stopping at the roadside

   You may cross an edge line and travel up to 100 m to enter or leave a single-lane road, turn at an intersection or stop at the roadside, unless signs say otherwise.

6. Question 6 of 25

   You are driving alone in a car. May you drive along this lane while it is operating?

   • AYes, but only at night
   • BNo, you need at least 2 people in the car
   • CYes, any car may use it
   • DNo, it is for trucks only
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   Answer: B. No, you need at least 2 people in the car

   A T2 transit lane is for vehicles carrying 2 or more people (plus allowed vehicles such as buses and motorcycles) during the times shown.

7. Question 7 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ABus stop
   • BTaxi rank
   • CFree parking for all cars
   • DSpace set aside for vehicles that are loading or unloading goods
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   Answer: D. Space set aside for vehicles that are loading or unloading goods

   A loading zone is kept for vehicles that are loading or unloading goods. Other drivers must not park there.

8. Question 8 of 25

   You are towing a 6 m caravan in good conditions. Roughly what following gap should you allow?

   • A2 seconds
   • B10 seconds
   • C1 second
   • DAbout 4 seconds
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   Answer: D. About 4 seconds

   Add 1 second for every 3 m of trailer length to the basic 2 seconds: 2 + 2 = 4 seconds.

9. Question 9 of 25

   A bicycle rider is ahead of you on the left and you want to turn left. What should you do?

   • ASlow down and turn behind the rider
   • BTurn from the right lane
   • CSound your horn so they stop
   • DOvertake the rider and turn in front of them
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   Answer: A. Slow down and turn behind the rider

   Turn behind a rider going the same way. Overtaking and then cutting across a rider is very dangerous.

10. Question 10 of 25

    The speed limit sign shows 80 km/h, but it is raining heavily and visibility is poor. What should you do?

    • ADrive faster to get out of the rain
    • BDrive slower than 80 km/h to suit the conditions
    • CTurn on your hazard lights and keep to 80 km/h
    • DDrive at 80 km/h because that is the limit
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    Answer: B. Drive slower than 80 km/h to suit the conditions

    A speed limit is the maximum in good conditions. In poor weather or hazards, drive below it.

11. Question 11 of 25

    You reach this sign at a level crossing with no lights or booms. What must you do?

    • ASound your horn and keep going
    • BDrive on without looking, as trains must give way
    • CSpeed up to clear the tracks quickly
    • DSlow down, look and listen, and give way to any train
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    Answer: D. Slow down, look and listen, and give way to any train

    At a crossing without lights or booms, slow down (or stop if there is a STOP sign), look and listen, and give way to trains.

12. Question 12 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARoadwork is ahead
    • BWorkers may not be on the road
    • CParking for work vehicles only
    • DGardening area
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    Answer: A. Roadwork is ahead

    This sign warns of roadwork ahead. Slow down and obey any lower speed limits and traffic controllers.

13. Question 13 of 25

    Where must you not stop near a marked pedestrian crossing?

    • AOnly on the crossing itself
    • BWithin 50 m on either side
    • CWithin 3 m on either side
    • DOn it, within 20 m before it or within 10 m after it
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    Answer: D. On it, within 20 m before it or within 10 m after it

    You must not stop on a pedestrian crossing, within 20 m before it or within 10 m after it, unless a sign allows it.

14. Question 14 of 25

    Can you make a U-turn at an intersection with traffic lights?

    • AOnly at night
    • BOnly if a U-turn permitted sign is displayed
    • COnly on a red light
    • DYes, at any time
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    Answer: B. Only if a U-turn permitted sign is displayed

    At traffic lights, U-turns are allowed only where a U-turn permitted sign is shown.

15. Question 15 of 25

    You are driving out of a driveway onto a road. Who must you give way to?

    • AOnly pedestrians
    • BPedestrians and riders on the footpath, and vehicles on the road
    • COnly vehicles on the road
    • DNobody if you are reversing
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    Answer: B. Pedestrians and riders on the footpath, and vehicles on the road

    When entering or leaving a road from a driveway or private land, you give way to pedestrians, bicycle riders and vehicles, whether you go forwards or in reverse.

16. Question 16 of 25

    Is a passenger allowed to ride in the open back tray of a ute?

    • ANo, passengers must sit in a proper seat and be restrained
    • BYes, on country roads
    • CYes, if they are over 16
    • DYes, under 60 km/h
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    Answer: A. No, passengers must sit in a proper seat and be restrained

    Riding in the back of a ute is an offence. Passengers must sit in the enclosed passenger area and be restrained.

17. Question 17 of 25

    What are the Australian Road Rules?

    • AA federal law that overrides all state laws
    • BRules that apply only on national highways
    • CGuidelines with no legal force
    • DNational model rules that each state and territory has adopted into its own law
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    Answer: D. National model rules that each state and territory has adopted into its own law

    The Australian Road Rules are model laws. Each state and territory has largely copied them into its own law, with some local differences.

18. Question 18 of 25

    When making a U-turn, who must you give way to?

    • AOnly vehicles from your right
    • BAll vehicles and pedestrians
    • CNobody, if you signal
    • DOnly pedestrians
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    Answer: B. All vehicles and pedestrians

    A driver making a U-turn must give way to all other vehicles and pedestrians, even those facing a STOP or GIVE WAY sign.

19. Question 19 of 25

    What does a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.05 mean?

    • A0.05 grams of alcohol in every 100 mL of blood
    • B5 standard drinks
    • C5% of your blood is alcohol
    • D0.05 litres of alcohol in your body
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    Answer: A. 0.05 grams of alcohol in every 100 mL of blood

    BAC is measured in grams of alcohol per 100 mL of blood. A BAC of 0.05 means 0.05 g per 100 mL.

20. Question 20 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARight lane ends
    • BTurn right at the next street
    • CDetour to the right
    • DThe road curves to the right ahead
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    Answer: D. The road curves to the right ahead

    The bent arrow warns of a curve to the right. Slow down before you reach it.

21. Question 21 of 25

    In ideal conditions, what is the minimum gap you should keep behind the vehicle in front?

    • A10 metres at any speed
    • BAt least 2 seconds
    • CHalf a second
    • DOne car length
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    Answer: B. At least 2 seconds

    Keep at least a 2-second gap in good conditions, which is usually much longer than one car length. NSW recommends at least 3 seconds.

22. Question 22 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ADo not drive in the right lane unless overtaking or another exception applies
    • BOnly trucks must keep left
    • COvertaking is not allowed
    • DThe left lane is closed
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    Answer: A. Do not drive in the right lane unless overtaking or another exception applies

    Where this sign is shown on a multi-lane road, you must not use the right lane except to overtake, turn right, make a U-turn, avoid an obstruction, in congested traffic or in a special lane you may use.

23. Question 23 of 25

    You pass a sign marking an area speed zone of 40 km/h. Where does the limit apply?

    • AOnly during school hours
    • BOn all the roads in that zone until you pass an end of zone sign
    • COnly for the next 100 m
    • DOnly on the first street
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    Answer: B. On all the roads in that zone until you pass an end of zone sign

    An area speed zone limit applies throughout the network of local roads in the zone until you leave it.

24. Question 24 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ABicycle riders may be on the road ahead
    • BBicycle parking
    • CBicycles are not allowed
    • DBicycle lane only
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    Answer: A. Bicycle riders may be on the road ahead

    This yellow warning sign tells you to watch for bicycle riders using the road ahead.

25. Question 25 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AThe divided road ends and traffic will come towards you on the same road
    • BA divided road begins
    • CRoad narrows on the right
    • DLanes merge from the left
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    Answer: A. The divided road ends and traffic will come towards you on the same road

    The divided road is about to finish, so there will be no median between you and oncoming traffic.

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