DKT Car Driver Knowledge Test – Core 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A yellow diamond-shaped sign indicates:
- Speed limit change
- A warning of a hazard ahead (Correct answer)
- School zone
- Construction zone only
Correct answer: A warning of a hazard ahead
Yellow diamond warning signs alert drivers to hazards or changes ahead.
Yellow diamond-shaped signs are warning signs that alert drivers to potential hazards ahead, such as curves, intersections, merging traffic, pedestrian crossings, or road condition changes. They require you to prepare to slow down or adjust.
Question 2: When can you do a U-turn at traffic lights?
- Never
- Only when there's a U-turn permitted sign (Correct answer)
- Whenever the light is green
- Only during off-peak hours
Correct answer: Only when there's a U-turn permitted sign
U-turns at traffic lights are only allowed where a 'U-turn permitted' sign is displayed.
In NSW, U-turns at intersections with traffic lights are prohibited unless a 'U-turn permitted' sign is displayed. You must give way to all other vehicles and pedestrians when making a permitted U-turn.
Question 3: The purpose of a keep left sign is:
- To mark the speed limit
- To direct traffic to pass to the left of an obstruction (Correct answer)
- To indicate a bus stop
- To show parking direction
Correct answer: To direct traffic to pass to the left of an obstruction
Keep left signs direct traffic to pass to the left of the sign or obstacle.
Keep left signs are placed on traffic islands, medians, or obstructions to direct vehicles to pass to the left side. They ensure orderly traffic flow and prevent head-on collisions on divided roads.
Question 4: When parallel parking, you must park within what distance from the kerb?
- 30 cm (Correct answer)
- 50 cm
- 1 metre
- As close as possible
Correct answer: 30 cm
You must park within 30 cm (about 1 foot) of the kerb when parallel parking.
NSW road rules require vehicles to park within 30 centimetres of the kerb when parallel parking. The vehicle must also face in the direction of travel for that side of the road and not obstruct traffic.
Question 5: What does a red circular sign with a white horizontal bar mean?
- Stop sign
- No entry (Correct answer)
- Give way
- No parking
Correct answer: No entry
A red circle with a white horizontal bar is a 'No Entry' sign.
The No Entry sign (red circle with white horizontal bar) prohibits all vehicles from entering a road from that direction. It's commonly used on one-way streets, exit ramps, and restricted access roads.
Question 6: Before changing lanes, you must:
- Accelerate first
- Check mirrors, signal, and check blind spots (Correct answer)
- Only check the rear-view mirror
- Flash your headlights
Correct answer: Check mirrors, signal, and check blind spots
Mirror check, signal, and head check (blind spot) is the safe lane change procedure.
Safe lane changing requires: 1) Check rear-view and side mirrors, 2) Signal your intention, 3) Check your blind spot with a head check over your shoulder, 4) Move into the lane when safe. Always maintain your speed during the lane change.
DKT Car Driver Knowledge Test – Core 3
A yellow diamond-shaped sign indicates: