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.
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Det officiella provet har 45 frågor. Godkänt: At least 12 of 15 general knowledge and 29 of 30 road safety questions. Det finns ingen tidsgräns. Ansvarig: Transport for NSW (tests at Service NSW centres). Lägsta ålder: 16 years and 9 months (pre-learner course from 16 years and 6 months). Öva gratis här med 90 frågor, alla med svar och förklaring. Kontrollerad mot officiella källor den 11 oktober 2026.
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Svar: A. 16 years and 9 months
You can apply for a learner rider licence once you are 16 years and 9 months old.
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Svar: C. 16 years and 6 months
You must be at least 16 years and 6 months old to do the pre-learner course.
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Svar: C. No, a car licence is not needed
In NSW you do not need a car licence to get a rider licence.
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Svar: B. A pre-learner course with a rider training provider
In serviced areas you must pass pre-learner training and the Rider Knowledge Test.
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Svar: 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.
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Svar: C. 3 months
Use your Pre-learner Certificate within 3 months to apply for your learner licence.
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Svar: B. 45
The Rider Knowledge Test has 45 questions picked at random from a bank of several hundred.
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Svar: B. At least 12
You need at least 12 of the 15 general knowledge questions right. The test ends if you get 4 wrong.
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Svar: 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.
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Svar: D. No, there is no time limit
There is no time limit. Read and think about each question carefully.
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Svar: 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.
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Svar: 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.
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Svar: 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.
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Svar: C. 90 km/h
Learner riders must never go faster than 90 km/h, even where the speed limit is higher.
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Svar: 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.
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Svar: 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.
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Svar: B. Parramatta Park, Centennial Park and Moore Park
Learner riders are banned from riding in Parramatta Park, Centennial Park and Moore Park.
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Svar: D. Only automatic motorcycles or scooters
Training on an automatic gives a licence condition that allows automatic motorcycles only.
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Svar: 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.
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Svar: 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.
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Svar: D. The Motorcycle Operator Skills Test (MOST)
The 7-hour pre-provisional course ends with the Motorcycle Operator Skills Test (MOST).
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Svar: A. 90 km/h
P1 riders must obey the speed limit and never ride faster than 90 km/h.
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Svar: A. A red P on a white background
P1 riders display a red P on a white background on the rear of the motorcycle.
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Svar: D. 4
A P1 rider who reaches 4 demerit points loses their licence.
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Svar: 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.
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Svar: D. 100 km/h
P2 riders must obey the speed limit, up to a maximum of 100 km/h.
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Svar: D. A green P on white
P2 riders display a green P on a white background on the rear of the motorcycle.
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Svar: C. Only riders with a full (unrestricted) licence
Only full licence holders may lane filter. Learner and provisional riders must not.
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Svar: C. 30 km/h
Lane filtering is only allowed at 30 km/h or less, between stopped or slow traffic going the same way.
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Svar: 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.
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Det riktiga provet: At least 12 of 15 general knowledge and 29 of 30 road safety questions
Bra att veta före provet
- 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.
Vanliga frågor
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.