DKT Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield DKT facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. You are approaching a STOP sign at an intersection. What must you do? → Come to a complete stop and give way to all traffic before proceeding
2. Speed limits in a school zone in NSW typically apply: → During the signposted times on school days (commonly mornings and afternoons)
3. While driving on a learner licence in NSW, you must: → Always display L plates and be supervised by a fully licensed driver
4. When is it generally permitted for a fully licensed motorcycle rider to lane filter in Australia? → When traffic is travelling at 30 km/h or less and the rider does not exceed 30 km/h
5. An emergency vehicle with lights and sirens is approaching from behind. What should you do? → Pull to the left as soon as it is safe and stop
6. You are at a T-intersection. The road that ends (the top of the T) is your road. You must: → Give way to vehicles travelling on the continuing road
7. Painted islands (an area with diagonal white lines) on the road surface should be treated as: → An area you should not drive on unless avoiding a danger
8. You are driving in a 100 km/h zone but heavy traffic and rain mean it is unsafe to do so. You should: → Drive at a slower speed that is safe for the conditions
9. All occupants of the vehicle, including passengers, must: → Wear a properly fitted and fastened seatbelt or approved restraint
10. Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving is: → Illegal and attracts demerit points and a fine
11. When driving near large trucks, why should you avoid remaining in their blind spots? → Truck drivers cannot see vehicles in their blind spots and may change lanes into you
12. A tram lane is marked on the road. Under which circumstance may you legally drive in it? → To turn left at an intersection when within 50 metres of the turn
13. You want to drive across a bicycle lane to enter a property driveway. What is the rule? → You may drive in a bicycle lane for up to 50 metres when entering or leaving a property
14. If a medicine label or your pharmacist warns the medicine may cause drowsiness, you should: → Not drive until you know how it affects you, and follow the advice
15. A flashing yellow arrow at a traffic signal indicates that you may: → Turn in the direction of the arrow but you must give way to pedestrians and other traffic
16. The general BAC limit for a fully licensed (unrestricted) driver in NSW is below: → 0.05
17. Travelling at higher speed affects a crash because: → The higher the speed, the greater the force of impact and the longer it takes to stop
18. A school bus ahead has its overhead amber warning lights flashing. What must you do? → Stop and wait until children have boarded or alighted and the lights stop flashing
19. When approaching a pedestrian crossing where someone is waiting to cross, you must: → Slow down and be prepared to stop and give way
20. A funeral procession is moving along the road ahead of you. What should you do? → Keep well behind and do not cut into or disrupt the procession
21. A learner driver (L plates) in NSW must not exceed a speed limit of: → 90 km/h
22. Which of the following statements about cyclists riding on roads is correct? → Cyclists may use the full width of a lane when needed for their safety
23. In a built-up area, a bus at a bus stop signals its intention to return to traffic. What must you do? → Give way to the bus
24. A tram has stopped at a tram stop and there is no safety zone or raised platform. What must you do when passing? → Pass at no more than 10 km/h, giving way to passengers
25. When driving in an area with pedestrians at night, even where street lights are present, you must: → Remain vigilant as pedestrians in dark clothing can still be difficult to see
26. When the speed limit is above 60 km/h, what is the minimum gap required when overtaking a cyclist? → 1.5 metres
27. You see a ball roll onto the road from between parked cars in a suburban street. You should: → Slow down and be ready to stop, as a child may follow the ball
28. A vehicle is giving way to you, but you can see it is safe and faster to wait. Good practice at intersections is to: → Be prepared to give way even when you have right of way, to avoid a collision
29. When turning at an intersection, a pedestrian is crossing the road you are turning into. What must you do? → Give way to the pedestrian
30. The safest action if you start to feel drowsy while driving is to: → Pull over somewhere safe and rest, or change drivers