NSW Driver Knowledge Test (DKT)- General Knowledge

Can a P1 or P2 provisional driver legally instruct a learner driver?

No

To progress to a P2 provisional licence, a P1 provisional driver must hold a P1 licence for a minimum period of -

12 months

If one or two of your wheels run off the edge of the roadway, you should -

Slow down gradually and ease back onto the road

If there are no lanes marked on the road, you should drive -

Near to the left-hand side of the road

If you intend to turn left, are you required to give a signal?

Yes, if turn signals are fitted to your vehicle

What is meant by this sign on or near a bridge (Give Way)

Slow down and be prepared to give way to vehicles travelling in the opposite direction.

When reversing, you should

Take care and never reverse for a greater distance or time than is necessary

How close can you park to another vehicle when parked parallel to the kerb?

You must have at least 1 metre front and back

Where there is parallel kerbside parking, are you allowed to double-park alongside a parked vehicle?

No, not at any time

Do you have any responsibilities when opening a vehicle door on a roadway?

Yes, you must not open a door if you are likely to cause danger to road users or impede traffic.

Are you permitted to park on a median strip or traffic island?

No, not at any time

Are you permitted to park in the direction of the arrow? (Taxi Zone, arrow to left)

No, not at ay time

When driving at sunset or dawn on a dark day, what should you do?

Turn on your lights on low beam

You are driving at night with your headlights on high beam. When should you dip your headlights?

When within 200 metres of the vehicle ahead or an oncoming one.

You are driving in a 60 km/h zone, with only one lane for traffic in your direction. You see a bus ahead (with this sign displayed on the rear) signalling its intention to pull out from a bus stop, you

should -

(Bus give way sign: https://www.andersons.com.au/imageGen.ashx?image=/media/1186/give-way-to-buses.jpg&width=600)

Slow down, and give way to the bus as it has priority.

Is it an offence to obstruct clear vision of your number plates?

Yes, at any time

Before driving on a freeway, which of the following should you do?

Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel, oil, water and the correct tyre pressure.

What must you do if you miss your exit on a freeway?

Continue until you reach the next appropriate exit.

As you leave a freeway, which of the following should you check?

Your Speed

When can a private car travel in a lane marked by this sign?

(Bus Lane- http://www.driverknowledgetests.com/images/question-images/cg037-bus-lane.gif)

Only within 100 metres of making a turn

Are you permitted to drive a car towing more than one trailer?

No, not at all

What must you do when you are towing a caravan to help other vehicles overtake?

Keep at least 60 metres behind heavy vehicles or other vehicles towing caravans.

Are you permitted to tow a caravan with a person riding in the caravan?

No, not under any circumstances

Before driving a long distance at fast speed or carrying a full car load, you should -

Check your tyre pressure, and if necessary, increase it to what the manufacturer recommends.

If an oncoming vehicle crosses the centre line and is coming straight at you and you cannot stop, you should -

Brake, look for room to the left, sound your horn and flash your lights.

If you are involved in an accident where your vehicle needs to be towed away and the Police does not attend the crash scene, you -

Must report the accident to the Police Station nearest to where the accident happened within 24 hours.

If your vehicle is involved in an accident (regardless of the damage), what details must you give, to the other driver(s), if asked?

You must let them see your licence, take details, and give the name and address of the vehicle's owner

If a vehicle you are driving is involved in an accident and a person is injured, what must you do after stopping?

Render every assistance and take immediate steps to have an ambulance notified. Then call the Police.

Stop signs or flashing lights at railway crossings should always be obeyed, because -

Trains are fast, heavy and cannot stop quickly.

You should not drive across a railway level crossing when -

Traffic is blocking the other side.

You should use your right-hand indicator when -

You intend to move to the right, at any time

When merging onto the freeway from the entrance, you should -

Look for a large enough break in the traffic and adjust your speed so as to fit into the traffic flow.

If you see a sign indicating road repairs are going on, you should -

Slow down and watch for traffic controllers and instructions.

You see a broken yellow line painted on the roadway adjacent to the kerb. What does it mean?

Clearway restrictions apply - you must not stop during the clearway hours.

If you see a horse and rider on the road what should you do?

Slow down and give them plenty of room.

A friend lends you a van that has seats for ten passengers. What type of licence do you need to drive this type of vehicle?

A car licence

What are you required to do if you develop a serious medical condition that could affect your driving?

Once you become aware of the condition you must notify the RMS.

A friend lends you his car. It is very noisy and blows a lot of smoke. He tells you the vehicle has been given a defect notice but it's still OK to drive it. What should you do?

Before you borrow the car check the defect notice to make sure it is legal to drive the car.

Your car registration expires today. You have your car inspected for registration renewal but it fails the inspection. What should you do?

After today you must not drive the car until it has been repaired, passed another inspection and registered.

You buy a car and find that the spare tyre is smooth; the tread is only just visible. If you get a puncture will it be legal to drive the car with a smooth spare tyre?

No, it's illegal to drive a car with a smooth tyre even if it is the spare.

You borrow a friend's car and find that the position of the driver's seat puts you sitting a long way from the steering wheel and controls. What should you do?

Adjust the seat forward so it's right for you.

You hold an unrestricted licence and are driving at 100 km/h in the country and pass this sign. What should you do?

(Farm animals, 5km-http://www.driverknowledgetests.com/images/question-images/cg070-farm-animals.gif)

Slow down to a speed that will allow you to stop to avoid crashing into farm animals on the road.

You are turning right from one of two right turn only lanes. How should you use your indicators?

Indicate with your right hand signal the same as any other right hand turn.

You are approaching an intersection that has a red light camera. The lights turn yellow when you are too close to stop safely. The lights go red as you get to the other side of the intersection. Will

you receive a penalty notice?

No, because the camera only takes a photo if you cross the stop line after the lights turn red.

You are driving on a freeway and realise you forgot something at home. You want to go back for it. Can you do a U-turn on this road?

No, not at any time.

You have a six year old child with you in your car. You have just parked so you can collect a prescription from the chemist. You should -

Take the child with you

You want to leave your automatic car parked on a street sloping uphill. You should -

Put the handbrake on and put the transmission in "P" (park).

You have just passed this sign. Can you park on this road?

(http://www.drivingtestnsw.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/RUH_motorway_start.png)

No, not at any time

Where there are double dividing lines, you may park -

At least three metres from the dividing lines

If there are no signs or markings to advise you, can you choose any of these methods of parking?

(http://www.sydneydriving.com/dkt-en/images/new_pa16.gif)

No, only N is correct

You should angle park -

Where there are markings or a sign indicating angle park.

This bridge has only just enough room for two vehicles. As you come close to it you should -

Slow down and pay extra attention.

Which side mirror is adjusted best?

(http://www.driverknowledgetests.com/images/question-images/cg087-wing-mirror.jpg)

Mirror A

You should be particularly careful at this intersection because- (http://www.driverknowledgetests.com/images/question-images/cg088-intersection.jpg)

The building blocks a good view of the side street.

You are in busy traffic and slow down for a bicycle rider. A driver behind you beeps a horn and pressures you to go around the bike and drive faster. How should you respond?

Resist the pressure, stay calm and overtake the cyclist when it is safe.

You hear the siren of an ambulance approaching you from behind. You should -

Move into the left lane

You are driving along this road. You hear an ambulance's siren and see the ambulance in your mirror. You should -

(http://www.driverknowledgetests.com/images/question-images/cg091-ambulance.jpg)

Move to the left and make way for the ambulance.

You are about to make a right hand turn at this intersection. You have the green light. You hear a siren and then see that a fire truck will soon overtake you. You should -

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Stop and let the fire truck overtake you.

When you come across roadworks -

You must obey the signs that are displayed at all times.

Generally, if you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle you should -

Pull over to the left until the emergency vehicle passes.

You are approaching a green light in vehicle A. An ambulance sounding its siren is approaching the same intersection and has a red light. You should -

(http://www.sydneydriving.com/dkt-en/images/new_pa26.gif)

Slow down and stop if necessary to prevent getting in its way.

When you see these lights flashing on the back of a bus, what should you do?

(40 when lights flash- http://www.driverknowledgetests.com/images/question-images/cg099-bus.jpg)

Drive carefully at no more than 40 km/h.

You are driving at night and there is no other traffic around you. When can you use your headlights on high beam?

On any road, even if there are street lights

You want to park your vehicle for a short time. It is night time. You should -

Pick a visible position or leave the parking or hazard lights on.

You drive up to a corner where you see some loose gravel on the road. You should

Slow down

When you are driving on a two-lane freeway, which lane should you choose?

The left lane unless you are overtaking.

When there are three lanes on a freeway -

The right lane is reserved for overtaking.

When you see the headlights flashing on the front of a bus, what should you do?

Be careful, there may be children about.

You are driving your vehicle along a street and want to stop for a short time. Are you allowed to double park your vehicle (that is stand it on the road alongside a parked car)?

No, never

Looking at the diagrams, how far from the approach side of a bus stop or a railway crossing are you allowed

to stand or park your vehicle?

(http://www.sydneydriving.com/dkt-en/images/new_pa2.jpg)

At least 20 metres

Are you allowed to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving a car?

No

Are you required to carry your driver's licence with you every time you drive?

Yes

Bicycle and motorcycle riders have the same rights to use the road as other motor vehicle drivers. They are, however, more at risk in traffic because -

They are harder to see in traffic and do not have the same protection as many drivers.

To drive safely, you need to concentrate and be able to monitor everything that is happening on the road. To do this, you need to -

Continually scan the road, looking ahead, to the sides, checking side and rear mirrors and anticipate what may happen.

If you are driving towards a road works zone and a traffic controller displays a stop sign you must -

Stop your vehicle and follow the directions of the traffic controller.

If you are driving through a road work zone in the left hand lane and you see this sign you should -

(http://www.driverknowledgetests.com/images/question-images/cg119-roadwork.gif)

Merge to the right and give way to other traffic

Where must L or P plates be displayed on a vehicle -

On the front and back of the exterior of the vehicle

When displaying L or P plates, how much of the letter must be clearly visible?-

All of the letter L or P

Do bicycle riders have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers and motorcycle riders?

Yes

Before getting out of your vehicle you must -

Check your mirrors and blind spots for pedestrians, bicycles or other vehicles.