DKT Car Driver Knowledge Test – Lanes 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: On a multi-lane road, which lane should you normally drive in?
- Right lane
- Left lane (Correct answer)
- Centre lane
- Any lane
Correct answer: Left lane
In Australia, you should keep left and use the right lane only for overtaking on roads 80 km/h+.
On roads with a speed limit of 80 km/h or more (or where 'keep left unless overtaking' signs are posted), you must drive in the left lane unless overtaking, turning right, or avoiding an obstruction.
Question 2: A transit lane (T2 or T3) can be used by:
- Any vehicle at any time
- Only buses
- Vehicles with the required number of occupants (Correct answer)
- Only taxis
Correct answer: Vehicles with the required number of occupants
Transit lanes require the minimum number of occupants shown (T2=2, T3=3 people).
Transit lanes (T2 or T3) are reserved for vehicles carrying at least the number of occupants shown on the sign (including the driver). Buses, taxis with passengers, and motorcycles may also use transit lanes during operating hours.
Question 3: When can you drive in a bus lane?
- Never
- Only to turn left within 100m of an intersection (Correct answer)
- Anytime during off-peak
- Only when the bus lane is empty
Correct answer: Only to turn left within 100m of an intersection
You may enter a bus lane only to turn left, and only within 100 metres of the turn.
In NSW, you may drive in a bus lane for up to 100 metres to make a left turn, enter or leave the road, or avoid an obstruction. Taxis, hire cars, bicycles, and motorcycles may also use bus lanes during certain hours.
Question 4: A bicycle lane is marked by:
- Red road surface
- A solid white line with bicycle symbol (Correct answer)
- Yellow dashed lines
- Green arrows
Correct answer: A solid white line with bicycle symbol
Bicycle lanes are marked with a solid white line and bicycle symbol painted on the road.
Bicycle lanes are separated from vehicle traffic by a continuous white line and marked with a bicycle symbol. Motor vehicles must not drive, stop, or park in bicycle lanes unless permitted (e.g., turning left within 50m).
Question 5: When changing lanes, you must:
- Just indicate and move
- Give way to vehicles already in the lane you're entering (Correct answer)
- Accelerate first then merge
- Only check the rear-view mirror
Correct answer: Give way to vehicles already in the lane you're entering
You must give way to any vehicle already in the lane you want to enter.
The vehicle already in the lane has right of way. Before changing lanes: check mirrors, signal, check blind spot (head check), wait for a safe gap, then move smoothly into the lane while maintaining your speed.
Question 6: A painted island (chevron markings) on the road means:
- Parking area
- You should not drive on it unless it's safe and necessary (Correct answer)
- Emergency stopping area
- Speed hump ahead
Correct answer: You should not drive on it unless it's safe and necessary
Painted islands are areas you should avoid driving on unless necessary for safety.
Painted islands (diagonal lines within a white border) separate traffic streams. You may drive on a painted island to enter or leave the road, turn, or enter a turning lane, but only if it's safe. You must not stop on a painted island.
DKT Car Driver Knowledge Test – Lanes 2
On a multi-lane road, which lane should you normally drive in?