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.
In breve
Non c’è un limite di tempo. Lo gestisce: Transport for NSW (tests through Service NSW). Età minima: 16 (DKT online enrolment from 15 years 11 months). Esercitati qui gratis con 205 domande, ciascuna con la risposta e una spiegazione. Verificato sulle fonti ufficiali in data 11 ottobre 2026.
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Domanda 1 di 25
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Risposta: C. 16
In NSW you can apply for a car learner licence once you are 16 or older.
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Domanda 2 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 3 di 25
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Risposta: B. 90 km/h
NSW learners must never drive above 90 km/h, whatever the posted limit.
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Domanda 4 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 5 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 6 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 7 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 8 di 25
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Risposta: A. At least 12 months
Under-25s must hold their learner licence for at least 12 months before they can get a P1 licence.
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Domanda 9 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 10 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 11 di 25
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Risposta: C. 17
You must be 17 or over to get a P1 provisional licence.
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Domanda 12 di 25
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Risposta: D. Red
P1 drivers display red P plates on the front and back of the car. P2 drivers display green P plates.
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Domanda 13 di 25
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Risposta: D. 90 km/h
P1 drivers must not drive above 90 km/h, even where the limit is higher.
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Domanda 14 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 15 di 25
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Risposta: A. 4
A P1 licence is suspended or refused if the driver reaches 4 or more demerit points in 3 years.
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Domanda 16 di 25
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Risposta: B. 250 kg unloaded
P1 drivers may only tow trailers up to 250 kg unloaded weight.
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Domanda 17 di 25
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Risposta: D. At least 12 months
You must hold your P1 licence for at least 12 months. Time spent suspended does not count.
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Domanda 18 di 25
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Risposta: A. 100 km/h
P2 drivers must not drive above 100 km/h.
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Domanda 19 di 25
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Risposta: D. 7
A P2 licence is suspended or refused if the driver reaches 7 or more demerit points.
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Domanda 20 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 21 di 25
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Risposta: D. Zero
Learner and provisional drivers must not have any alcohol in their system while driving. Their BAC must be zero.
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Domanda 22 di 25
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Risposta: A. Under 0.05
A supervisor must have a BAC under 0.05, the same limit that applies to full car licence holders.
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Domanda 23 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 24 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
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Domanda 25 di 25
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Risposta: 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.
Tastiera: 1–4 per rispondere, Invio per la domanda successiva.
Cosa sapere prima del 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.
Domande frequenti
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.
Fonti
- NSW Government: Driver Knowledge Test
- Service NSW: DKT online common questions
- Service NSW: Book a DKT in person
- NSW Government: Learner licence
- NSW Government: Getting your driver licence
- NSW Government: Provisional P1 licence
- NSW Government: Provisional P2 licence
- Road User Handbook (PDF)
- Driver Knowledge Test questions, Class C (PDF)