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

Answer

A learner must clearly display L plates and always be supervised by the holder of a full (unrestricted) Australian driver licence seated next to them. Learners must also keep a logbook of supervised driving hours.

Question 2

Demerit points are:

Accepted Answer

Points recorded against your licence when you commit certain driving offences

Answer

Demerit points are recorded against your licence when you commit certain offences such as speeding or running a red light. Accumulating too many within the limit leads to suspension.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

4 points

Answer

Learner and P1 drivers have a lower threshold of 4 demerit points, and P2 drivers 7 points, before suspension. Fully licensed drivers can reach 13 points before suspension.

Question 4

Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving is:

Accepted Answer

Illegal and attracts demerit points and a fine

Answer

Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving (including when stopped in traffic or at lights) is illegal. It carries demerit points and a fine. Learner and P-plate drivers must not use a phone at all, even hands-free.

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

Answer

You must hold a current, valid licence for the class of vehicle and the vehicle must be registered. Driving unlicensed or in an unregistered vehicle is an offence with serious penalties.

Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) Practice Test

Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) Practice Test

DKT Licences, Fines and Demerit Points