DKT Practice Test

The DKT test assesses your understanding of road rules and safety. To pass the RMS DKT (now Service NSW), you must answer 45 questions, including 15 general knowledge questions and 30 road safety questions. Also explore our florida boating license.

PrepL DKT Practice Test: What to Expect

PrepL is one of the most widely used platforms for DKT preparation in Victoria, offering timed mock tests that mirror the official 32-question format with a 78% pass threshold. The PrepL DKT practice test covers road rules, traffic signs, and hazard awareness drawn directly from the Victorian Road Safety Road Rules 2017.

How PrepL Questions Compare to the Real DKT

PrepL questions are modeled on VicRoads' official question bank, using the same multiple-choice structure and scenario-based format you'll face at the test centre. Students who complete at least three full PrepL mock tests with scores above 90% typically pass the real DKT on their first attempt.

You can continue preparing with the dkt practice test, which includes answer explanations for every question.

DKT Exam at a Glance

What changed for DKT in 2026

• Jul 1, 2026: New Transport for NSW licence and test fees took effect on 1 July 2026, with the Driver Knowledge Test at A$58 (unlimited attempts online, per attempt in person).^[1]

According to Transport for NSW / Service NSW, “To take the DKT in-person, you must: be aged 16 or over live in NSW pass an eyesight test be medically fit to drive .”^[2]

Worked examples: how to reason through DKT questions

These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.

Example 1

Question: When these lights flash, it signifies something is.

1. Pedestrians who have started crossing must go back to the footpath.
2. Pedestrians are not allowed in this area at this time.
3. Pedestrians must not start to cross

Answer: C. Pedestrians must not start to cross

Explanation:

The correct answer is that pedestrians must not start to cross. A flashing pedestrian signal is a warning that the crossing time is running out, so anyone still on the footpath should wait for the next signal.

The option telling pedestrians to go back to the footpath is wrong. Someone already part-way across should carry on and finish crossing, not turn back. The option saying pedestrians are not allowed in the area is also wrong, because the flashing signal controls when people may begin crossing and does not close the area.

Rule to remember: a flashing signal means do not start, and if you have already started, keep going safely. As a driver, expect people who started crossing to still be on the road.

Example 2

Question: A steady yellow arrow signal appears while you are waiting to turn left at an intersection. This means:

1. Accelerate and complete the turn before the light changes
2. The left-turn signal is about to end — prepare to stop if safe to do so
3. You may turn left immediately without yielding
4. Yield to oncoming traffic, then turn left

Answer: B. The left-turn signal is about to end — prepare to stop if safe to do so

Explanation:

The correct answer is that the left-turn signal is about to end, so prepare to stop if it is safe to do so. A steady yellow arrow tells you the protected turning phase is finishing.

Accelerating to complete the turn before the light changes is wrong. Speeding up to beat a signal is dangerous and illegal. Turning left immediately without yielding is wrong because a yellow arrow gives you no extra right of way. Yielding to oncoming traffic and then turning is wrong because it treats the arrow as a go signal, when it is actually a warning that the phase is ending.

Rule to remember: yellow means stop if you can do so safely, whether it is a full light or an arrow. Judge your speed and distance early so stopping is easy.

Example 3

Question: Which car should move forward when two vehicles are facing Give Way signs?

1. Whichever one arrives last
2. The car that is turning
3. The car that isn't turning
4. Whichever car is the smallest

Answer: B. The car that is turning

Explanation:

The correct answer is the car that is turning. When vehicles face Give Way signs, the vehicle that is turning goes first, and the one that is not turning must yield to it.

Whichever one arrives last is wrong, because arrival order does not decide this situation. The car that is not turning is wrong because it is the opposite of the rule. Whichever car is the smallest is wrong because vehicle size gives no priority.

If both vehicles are turning left or both are turning right, you will not cross paths, so there is usually no need to give way. If a car turning right meets a car turning left, the car turning right must yield. Rule to remember: look at where each vehicle is going and give way to the one whose path you would cross.

How to use these practice tests

Start with the official material. Read the Road User Handbook and, if you plan to sit the online test, work through the modules on the Transport for NSW site. Note the topics that feel unfamiliar.

Then use our practice sets by topic rather than all at once. Begin with the Core set to see where you stand, then move to the areas that felt weak, such as traffic signs, intersections, speed limits, pedestrians or seat belts and restraints. Keep going over a topic until you can explain why each wrong option is wrong, not just spot the right one.

1. Read a section of the handbook.
2. Do the matching practice set straight afterwards.
3. Write down every question you got wrong and look up the rule in the handbook.
4. Return to the same set a day later and see whether the rule has stuck.

Our questions are written by us and are not real exam questions, so treat them as a way to test your understanding of the rules. In the days before your test, do a mixed run through the General Knowledge and Defensive Driving sets, and confirm your booking details and the current fee on the official Service NSW page.

The total cost to get from learner to provisional license is approximately $200-$300 in government fees, excluding driving lessons. DKT practice can save you money by preventing re-test fees.

Start Your DKT Preparation

Don't risk failing your DKT exam. Use our free practice DKT test resources to build confidence and ensure you pass on your first attempt.

If your learner license expires, you may need to re-sit the Driver Knowledge Test DKT to renew it. Keep track of your expiry date to avoid re-taking the DKT exam.

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Sources & last verified

1. Transport for NSW / Service NSW — exam fee, other (official source). “Driver Knowledge Test in-person $58 each attempt” Verified Oct 26, 2026 · source checked Oct 26, 2026.
2. Transport for NSW / Service NSW — retake policy, eligibility (official source). “If you do not pass the DKT, you can sit the test again on the same day if another booking is available.” Verified Oct 20, 2026 · source checked Oct 20, 2026.
3. Transport for NSW / Service NSW — retake policy, delivery, eligibility (official source). “If the test proves tricky and you don't pass the first time, no worries, you can go back to the modules, refresh your knowledge, and…” Verified Oct 26, 2026 · source checked Oct 26, 2026.
4. Transport for NSW / Service NSW — validity (official source). “Your learner licence is valid for 5 years. If you haven't progressed to your red Ps after this time, you can renew your learner licence.…” Verified Oct 26, 2026 · source checked Oct 26, 2026.
5. Transport for NSW / Service NSW — registration opens (official source). “Book and pay for your test at service.nsw.gov.au When you book, you can choose which service centre you want to take the test at.” Verified Oct 31, 2026 · source checked Oct 31, 2026.

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