Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) Practice Test 2026 — Free NSW Learner Test
Free Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) practice questions for your NSW learner licence.
- The NSW Driver Knowledge Test online final test has no time limit but must be completed in one session. (Transport for NSW; administered through Service NSW)
- The NSW Driver Knowledge Test in-person costs AUD $58 per attempt. (Transport for NSW; administered through Service NSW)
- The NSW Driver Knowledge Test online costs AUD $58 for unlimited attempts. (Transport for NSW; administered through Service NSW)
- Each retake of the NSW Driver Knowledge Test in-person costs AUD $58. (Transport for NSW; administered through Service NSW)
- Candidates who fail the NSW Driver Knowledge Test in-person may retake it on the same day if an appointment is available. (Transport for NSW; administered through Service NSW)
- Candidates who fail the NSW Driver Knowledge Test online final test must wait 12 hours before retaking it. (Transport for NSW; administered through Service NSW)
- Enrolment in the NSW Driver Knowledge Test online provides 12 months of course access. (Transport for NSW; administered through Service NSW)
- The NSW Driver Knowledge Test in-person is a multiple-choice computer test taken at a service centre by appointment. (Transport for NSW; administered through Service NSW)
- The NSW Driver Knowledge Test online can be completed at home using an internet connection. (Transport for NSW; administered through Service NSW)
Facts verified Oct 26, 2026 against Transport for NSW; administered through Service NSW. Dates that have passed are removed automatically.
DKT Exam at a Glance
| Item | Detail | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Time limit (DKT online) | Untimed; complete the final test in one session | Transport for NSW; administered through Service NSW |
| Exam fee (DKT in-person) | AUD $58 per attempt | Transport for NSW; administered through Service NSW |
| Exam fee (DKT online) | AUD $58 for unlimited attempts | Transport for NSW; administered through Service NSW |
| Retake fee (DKT in-person) | AUD $58 per retake | Transport for NSW; administered through Service NSW |
| Retake policy (DKT in-person) | Same-day retakes subject to availability | Transport for NSW; administered through Service NSW |
| Retake policy (DKT online) | Wait 12 hours after failing | Transport for NSW; administered through Service NSW |
| Validity (DKT online) | 12 months of course access | Transport for NSW; administered through Service NSW |
| Delivery (DKT in-person) | Computer-based multiple-choice test at a service centre | Transport for NSW; administered through Service NSW |
| Delivery (DKT online) | Online course and test from home | Transport for NSW; administered through Service NSW |
| Eligibility (DKT in-person) | Age 16+, NSW resident, eyesight test and medical fitness | Transport for NSW; administered through Service NSW |
| Eligibility (DKT online) | NSW resident aged at least 15 years 11 months; additional licence-history conditions apply | Transport for NSW; administered through Service NSW |
Facts verified Oct 26, 2026 against Transport for NSW; administered through Service NSW. Dates that have passed are removed automatically.
Free Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) Study Tools
Interactive Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) resources on PracticeTestGeeks, free to start:
- DKT Alcohol, Drugs and Fatigue — 8 questions with answer explanations
- Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) flashcards — review key terms and concepts card by card
- Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) study guide — topic-by-topic overview of what the exam covers
- Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) cheat sheet — one-page printable summary for last-minute review
Important: the DKT is administered by Service NSW and is based on the official Road Users' Handbook. Rules such as speed limits, demerit point thresholds and learner conditions can change, so always check the current handbook and the Service NSW website before booking your test. These practice questions reflect the road rules as they apply in New South Wales.
DKT Road Signs and Signals
Practise STOP and Give Way signs, traffic lights, warning signs and line markings used on Australian roads.
DKT Give Way and Intersections
Master give way rules at T-intersections, roundabouts, slip lanes and the give way to the right rule.
DKT Speed and Safe Distances
Speed limits, school zones, the 3-second gap, stopping distances and learner speed restrictions.
DKT Alcohol, Drugs and Fatigue
Zero BAC for learners, drug driving, medicines and how to recognise and manage driver fatigue.
What is the Driver Knowledge Test?
The Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) is the first step on the New South Wales graduated licensing scheme. It is a theory test that you sit on a computer at a Service NSW centre, and passing it earns you your learner driver licence and your L plates. The test is designed to make sure new drivers understand the road rules and basic road safety before they begin learning to drive on real roads under supervision.
The DKT is taken from the official Road Users' Handbook, which is the study guide published by Transport for NSW. Everything you need to know for the test is in that handbook, and the questions in our practice tests are drawn from the same topics: road signs and signals, giving way, speed limits, alcohol and fatigue, hazard perception, and the rules around licences and penalties. You must be at least 16 years old to sit the DKT in NSW.
Before you can book the test you need to prove your identity and, in most cases, complete an eyesight check. Once you pass, your learner licence is valid for several years, giving you time to log the supervised driving hours you need before moving on to the provisional (P plate) stage.
- ✓Road signs and signals: STOP, Give Way, warning, regulatory and traffic lights
- ✓Give way rules at intersections, roundabouts, T-junctions and slip lanes
- ✓Speed limits, school zones, the 3-second gap and learner speed limits
- ✓Zero BAC for learners, drug driving, medicines and managing fatigue
- ✓Hazard perception, blind spots and sharing the road with cyclists and pedestrians
- ✓Learner conditions, demerit points, mobile phone rules, seatbelts and penalties
How many questions are on the DKT and what is the pass mark?
The DKT has 45 multiple-choice questions and you must answer at least 41 correctly (about 91%) to pass. That means no more than four wrong answers overall.
Start the FREE TestWhat is the difference between a STOP sign and a Give Way sign?
A STOP sign means you must come to a complete stop and give way before proceeding. A Give Way sign means slow down and be ready to stop, only stopping if there is traffic to give way to.
Practise Give WayWhat is the blood alcohol limit for a learner driver in NSW?
Learner and provisional (P) drivers must have a blood alcohol concentration of zero. Any alcohol in your system while driving is an offence and can cost you your licence.
Practise Alcohol and FatigueHow fast can a learner driver go in NSW?
Learner drivers in NSW must not exceed 90 km/h, even where a higher limit is signposted. You must also keep at least a three-second following gap in good conditions.
Practise Speed and DistancesSample Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) Practice Questions
Try these questions from our free Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) practice tests. The correct answer and an explanation follow each question.
A learner driver (L plates) in NSW must not exceed a speed limit of:
- A. 90 km/h
- B. 100 km/h
- C. 110 km/h
- D. 80 km/h
Answer: A. 90 km/h
In NSW, learner licence holders must not drive faster than 90 km/h, even where a higher limit is signposted. P1 drivers are limited to 90 km/h and P2 drivers to 100 km/h.
The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a learner or P-plate driver in NSW is:
- A. Zero (0.00)
- B. 0.05
- C. 0.02
- D. 0.08
Answer: A. Zero (0.00)
Learner and provisional (P1 and P2) drivers must have a zero blood alcohol concentration. Any alcohol in your system while driving on an L or P licence is an offence.
On a long trip, a good way to help prevent driver fatigue is to:
- A. Drive through the night when roads are quiet
- B. Avoid all breaks to arrive sooner
- C. Take a regular break at least every two hours
- D. Have a few drinks to relax before driving
Answer: C. Take a regular break at least every two hours
Taking a break of at least 15 minutes about every two hours, sharing the driving and getting a good sleep beforehand all help manage fatigue on long trips.
The general BAC limit for a fully licensed (unrestricted) driver in NSW is below:
- A. 0.08
- B. 0.02
- C. 0.05
- D. 0.10
Answer: C. 0.05
Fully licensed drivers must keep their blood alcohol concentration below 0.05. Learner and provisional drivers must be at zero. Driving over the limit is a serious offence.
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Sources & references
Exam facts on this page (fees, format, dates, passing scores) are checked against these official sources; the date is our last check. Editorial policy
- nsw.gov.au — Fees, retake fee, test delivery, retake policy · verified Oct 2026
- service.nsw.gov.au — Eligibility, score validity, retake policy, time limit · verified Oct 2026