DKT Licences, Fines and Demerit Points

Question 1

While driving on a learner licence in NSW, you must:

Accepted Answer

Always display L plates and be supervised by a fully licensed driver

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Drive only between midnight and dawn

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Never carry passengers

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Drive without any supervision after one month

Question 2

Demerit points are:

Accepted Answer

Points recorded against your licence when you commit certain driving offences

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Reward points for safe driving

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A discount on your registration

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Points you earn for passing the DKT

Question 3

Learner and P1 licence holders in NSW have a demerit point limit of:

Accepted Answer

4 points

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13 points

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20 points

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10 points

Question 4

Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving is:

Accepted Answer

Illegal and attracts demerit points and a fine

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Allowed if you are stopped at traffic lights

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Allowed for learners only

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Allowed if the call is short

Question 5

Your vehicle must be registered and you must carry your licence because:

Accepted Answer

It is a legal requirement to drive a registered vehicle and hold a valid licence

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Only to avoid paying tolls

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Registration is optional in NSW

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A licence is only needed on freeways

Question 6

If you are caught exceeding the speed limit, you can expect:

Accepted Answer

A fine and demerit points, with heavier penalties for higher speeds

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A warning every time with no penalty

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Only a verbal caution

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Extra demerit points removed from your licence

Question 7

All occupants of the vehicle, including passengers, must:

Accepted Answer

Wear a properly fitted and fastened seatbelt or approved restraint

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Only wear a seatbelt on the freeway

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Wear a seatbelt only in the front seat

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Never wear a seatbelt if the trip is short

Question 8

If your licence is suspended due to demerit points, you:

Accepted Answer

Must not drive during the suspension period

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Can keep driving if you are careful

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Can drive only to work

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Lose no driving privileges at all