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NSW Rider Knowledge Test (RKT) Practice 2026

In New South Wales you must pass the Rider Knowledge Test (RKT) before you can get a learner rider licence. It is a 45-question computer test at a service centre, with a general knowledge part and a road safety part. These questions cover NSW rider licence rules and the safe riding skills in the Motorcycle Rider Handbook.

  • Moto
  • Nouvelle-Galles du Sud
  • 90 questions
  • Vérifié le 11 octobre 2026

En bref

L’examen officiel comporte 45 questions. Pour réussir : At least 12 of 15 general knowledge and 29 of 30 road safety questions. Il n’y a pas de limite de temps. Organisé par : Transport for NSW (tests at Service NSW centres). Âge minimum : 16 years and 9 months (pre-learner course from 16 years and 6 months). Entraînez-vous ici gratuitement avec 90 questions, chacune avec la réponse et une explication. Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 11 octobre 2026.

À lire avant de vous entraînerCommencez par le guide « Australia Motorcycle Licence Study Guide » : des notes en langage clair, des schémas et les chiffres à retenir.

  1. Question 1 sur 30

    In NSW, what is the minimum age to apply for a learner rider licence?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 16 years and 9 months

    You can apply for a learner rider licence once you are 16 years and 9 months old.

  2. Question 2 sur 30

    In NSW, what is the minimum age to attend pre-learner rider training?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 16 years and 6 months

    You must be at least 16 years and 6 months old to do the pre-learner course.

  3. Question 3 sur 30

    Do you need a car driver licence before you can get a learner rider licence in NSW?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. No, a car licence is not needed

    In NSW you do not need a car licence to get a rider licence.

  4. Question 4 sur 30

    If you live in a rider training area in NSW, what must you complete before you can get your learner rider licence?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. A pre-learner course with a rider training provider

    In serviced areas you must pass pre-learner training and the Rider Knowledge Test.

  5. Question 5 sur 30

    How long is the NSW pre-learner course for a two-wheeled motorcycle?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 7 hours, run as 3.5 hours a day over 2 days

    The pre-learner course for motorcycles and three-wheeled scooters is 7 hours in total, 3.5 hours a day over 2 days.

  6. Question 6 sur 30

    How long is a NSW Pre-learner Certificate of Competence valid?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 3 months

    Use your Pre-learner Certificate within 3 months to apply for your learner licence.

  7. Question 7 sur 30

    How many questions are in the NSW Rider Knowledge Test?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. 45

    The Rider Knowledge Test has 45 questions picked at random from a bank of several hundred.

  8. Question 8 sur 30

    In the NSW Rider Knowledge Test, how many of the 15 general knowledge questions must you answer correctly?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. At least 12

    You need at least 12 of the 15 general knowledge questions right. The test ends if you get 4 wrong.

  9. Question 9 sur 30

    In the NSW Rider Knowledge Test, how many of the 30 road safety questions must you answer correctly?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. At least 29

    You need at least 29 of the 30 road safety questions right. The test ends as soon as you get 2 wrong.

  10. Question 10 sur 30

    Is there a time limit on the NSW Rider Knowledge Test?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. No, there is no time limit

    There is no time limit. Read and think about each question carefully.

  11. Question 11 sur 30

    Which handbooks contain everything you need for the NSW Rider Knowledge Test?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. The Road User Handbook and the Motorcycle Riders' Handbook

    Transport for NSW says the Road User Handbook and the Motorcycle Riders' Handbook cover everything in the test.

  12. Question 12 sur 30

    You fail the NSW Rider Knowledge Test. How long must you wait to try again?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. There is no waiting period, but a fee applies for each attempt

    There is no waiting period to re-sit. You pay the test fee again each time.

  13. Question 13 sur 30

    What must a NSW learner rider wear, in addition to an approved helmet?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. An approved high-visibility vest or jacket and approved gloves

    Learner riders must wear an approved helmet, an approved hi-vis vest or jacket and approved protective gloves.

  14. Question 14 sur 30

    What is the maximum speed a NSW learner rider may ride at?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 90 km/h

    Learner riders must never go faster than 90 km/h, even where the speed limit is higher.

  15. Question 15 sur 30

    How must a NSW learner rider display the L plate?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. On the rear of the motorcycle, clearly visible

    The L plate (a black L on a yellow background) must be clearly visible on the rear of the motorcycle.

  16. Question 16 sur 30

    May a NSW learner rider use a mobile phone hands-free or through a loudspeaker while riding?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. No, learners must not use any phone function while moving or stopped in traffic

    Learner riders must not use any mobile phone function, including hands-free and loudspeaker, while moving or stopped in traffic.

  17. Question 17 sur 30

    Which Sydney parks may NSW learner riders NOT ride in?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Parramatta Park, Centennial Park and Moore Park

    Learner riders are banned from riding in Parramatta Park, Centennial Park and Moore Park.

  18. Question 18 sur 30

    You did your NSW pre-learner training on an automatic scooter. What can you ride as a learner?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Only automatic motorcycles or scooters

    Training on an automatic gives a licence condition that allows automatic motorcycles only.

  19. Question 19 sur 30

    How long is a NSW learner rider licence valid?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 12 months

    The learner rider licence lasts 12 months. If you are not ready for your Ps by then, you must reapply and repeat training.

  20. Question 20 sur 30

    How long must you hold a NSW learner rider licence before you can get your P1 licence?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. At least 3 months

    You must hold your learner rider licence for at least 3 months, and be at least 17, before moving to P1.

  21. Question 21 sur 30

    What practical test ends the NSW pre-provisional rider course?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. The Motorcycle Operator Skills Test (MOST)

    The 7-hour pre-provisional course ends with the Motorcycle Operator Skills Test (MOST).

  22. Question 22 sur 30

    What is the maximum speed for a NSW P1 rider?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 90 km/h

    P1 riders must obey the speed limit and never ride faster than 90 km/h.

  23. Question 23 sur 30

    What plate must a NSW P1 rider display?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. A red P on a white background

    P1 riders display a red P on a white background on the rear of the motorcycle.

  24. Question 24 sur 30

    How many demerit points does it take for a NSW P1 rider to lose their licence?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. 4

    A P1 rider who reaches 4 demerit points loses their licence.

  25. Question 25 sur 30

    How long must you hold a NSW P1 rider licence before moving to P2?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. At least 12 months

    You must have held your P1 licence for at least 12 months. No test is needed to move to P2.

  26. Question 26 sur 30

    What is the maximum speed for a NSW P2 rider?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. 100 km/h

    P2 riders must obey the speed limit, up to a maximum of 100 km/h.

  27. Question 27 sur 30

    What plate must a NSW P2 rider display?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. A green P on white

    P2 riders display a green P on a white background on the rear of the motorcycle.

  28. Question 28 sur 30

    In NSW, which riders may lane filter?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Only riders with a full (unrestricted) licence

    Only full licence holders may lane filter. Learner and provisional riders must not.

  29. Question 29 sur 30

    A full-licence rider in NSW wants to lane filter. What is the maximum speed allowed while filtering?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 30 km/h

    Lane filtering is only allowed at 30 km/h or less, between stopped or slow traffic going the same way.

  30. Question 30 sur 30

    Where is lane filtering banned in NSW, even for full-licence riders?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. In school zones, and next to kerbs or parked cars

    Riders must not filter in school zones, in bus-only lanes, or between a vehicle and the kerb or parked cars.

À savoir avant l’examen

  • The RKT has 45 questions: 15 general knowledge (at least 12 correct) and 30 road safety (at least 29 correct). It stops after 4 wrong general knowledge or 2 wrong road safety answers.
  • There is no time limit on the RKT, and you can re-sit without a waiting period. A test fee applies each time.
  • You can apply for a learner rider licence from 16 years and 9 months. You do not need a car licence.
  • In rider training areas you must complete a 7-hour pre-learner course before your learner licence. Its certificate is valid for 3 months.
  • Learners must ride a novice-approved motorcycle, wear a hi-vis vest or jacket and gloves, have zero alcohol, stay at or under 90 km/h and carry no pillion.
  • After at least 3 months on your Ls, and from age 17, a 7-hour pre-provisional course and the Motorcycle Operator Skills Test (MOST) lead to a P1 licence.
  • Only full licence holders may lane filter, at 30 km/h or less, and never in school zones or next to the kerb or parked cars.

Questions fréquentes

How many questions are on the NSW Rider Knowledge Test?

45. There are 15 general knowledge questions (you need 12 right) and 30 road safety questions (you need 29 right).

Is the RKT timed?

No. There is no time limit, so take your time with each question.

Do I need a car licence to get my motorcycle Ls in NSW?

No. You can apply from 16 years and 9 months without a car licence. In rider training areas you must first pass a pre-learner course.

What languages is the RKT available in?

English, Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, Greek, Korean, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish and Vietnamese. A free interpreter and an audio version are also available.

How long is the NSW learner rider licence valid?

12 months. You must hold it for at least 3 months before you can move to your P1 licence.

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