DKT - Driver Knowledge Test Car Driver Knowledge Test – Core 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When you see a yellow (amber) traffic light, you should:
- Speed up to clear the intersection before it turns red
- Stop if it is safe to do so (Correct answer)
- Continue at your current speed as you have right of way
- Sound your horn and proceed with caution
Correct answer: Stop if it is safe to do so
A yellow light means the signal is about to turn red. You must stop if you can do so safely. Only continue through if stopping would be dangerous (e.g. you are too close to stop in time).
Question 2: What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a fully licensed (unrestricted) driver in NSW?
- 0.02
- 0.00
- 0.05 (Correct answer)
- 0.08
Correct answer: 0.05
The BAC limit for a fully licensed driver is 0.05. Learner and P1/P2 licence holders must have a BAC of zero. Driving above the limit is a serious offence.
Question 3: You are permitted to overtake another vehicle on the left when:
- The road has two or more lanes travelling in your direction
- The vehicle in front is travelling more than 10 km/h below the speed limit
- The vehicle in front has signalled and is turning right and there is sufficient room to pass safely (Correct answer)
- The road is straight and there is no oncoming traffic
Correct answer: The vehicle in front has signalled and is turning right and there is sufficient room to pass safely
You may pass on the left only in specific situations, including when the vehicle ahead is turning right and is signalling. Overtaking on the left in other circumstances is generally prohibited.
Question 4: What does a 'Give Way' sign require you to do?
- Come to a complete stop, then proceed when safe
- Slow down and give way to any vehicle or pedestrian in or approaching the intersection (Correct answer)
- Give way only to vehicles approaching from your right
- Sound your horn before entering the intersection
Correct answer: Slow down and give way to any vehicle or pedestrian in or approaching the intersection
A Give Way sign requires you to slow down and yield to all traffic and pedestrians that are in or approaching the intersection. Unlike a Stop sign, you do not need to come to a complete stop unless it is necessary to give way.
Question 5: The speed limit that applies in a school zone during school hours is:
- 60 km/h
- 25 km/h
- 40 km/h (Correct answer)
- 50 km/h
Correct answer: 40 km/h
School zones have a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h during school hours (typically 8:00–9:30 am and 2:30–4:00 pm on school days) to protect children near the school.
Question 6: When are you required to use your headlights while driving?
- Only when driving at night between midnight and 5 am
- At night and in any other conditions where visibility is reduced to less than 200 metres (Correct answer)
- Only in tunnels and on highways
- Whenever you are driving outside a built-up area
Correct answer: At night and in any other conditions where visibility is reduced to less than 200 metres
You must use headlights at night and whenever visibility is reduced to less than 200 metres — for example in rain, fog, or dust. Headlights help you see and ensure other drivers can see you.
DKT - Driver Knowledge Test Car Driver Knowledge Test – Core 1
When you see a yellow (amber) traffic light, you should: