NSW DKT Road Rules Practice Test 01

If you are scheduled to take the NSW Drivers test, you may want to start early with your preparations. Though there are many different ways and methods to prepare, our practice tests can assist you in making a passing score the first time.

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NSW Road Rules Test 1

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What is the minimum age for taking the driver knowledge test?

18 years

17 years

16 years

15 years

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If there is an unbroken yellow line along the kerb you can stop...?

For 10 minutes for loading

In emergencies only

To pickup/drop off

If you need to rest

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If your licence is suspended for non-payment of fines, it will be cancelled if you don’t pay the outstanding sums within...?

One year

Six months

One month

Three months

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Who has responsibility for making sure that every person in a car is wearing a suitable seatbelt or child restraint?

The driver

The oldest passenger

The individual passenger

Nobody

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You are permitted to cross a solid white line in order to...?

Give a bicycle space

Overtake a slow-moving vehicle

Overtake a motorcycle

Overtake a long vehicle

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Which of these vehicles is controlled by the B traffic lights?

Buses

Taxis

Pedestrians

Bicycles

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You are turning into a street where a pedestrian is just about to cross. Who has right-of-way?

Both of you

Nobody

You

The pedestrian

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You are driving on a road with a solid white line on your side and a dotted white line on the other. Who is allowed to overtake?

Vehicles on your side only

Oncoming vehicles only

Nobody

Everybody

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You have a P1 licence having passed your driving test in an automatic transmission vehicle. You can only drive a manual vehicle if...?

You stay off freeways

You are accompanied by a full licence holder

You drive 20 km/h below the posted speed limit

You are driving in the hours of daylight

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If you hit a domestic animal, you should...?

Put it at the side of the road and drive on

Drive on but call the police

Try to contact the owner

Ignore it and drive on

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You must not stop within what distance of a children's crossing?

20 m

50 m

5 m

10 m

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When pulling away from a stationary position at the side of the road or a median strip parking area, you must signal your intention for at least...?

Three seconds

Two seconds

Five seconds

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You're making a right turn from a three-lane highway into another three-lane highway from the middle lane. Which lane should you join on the new road?

Left

Right

Your choice

Middle

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When there is a sign allowing you to turn left on a red light, what should you do?

Accelerate through the turn

Slow down and check as you go through the turn

Maintain normal speed and turn

Stop, check, then turn

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When exiting a roundabout you should always...?

Signal right

Signal left

Keep your signals off

Flash your hazard warning lights

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When an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and/or siren approaches you from behind, you should where possible...?

Pull over to the right

Immediately stop where you are

Accelerate

Pull over to the left

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You may drive carefully through a pelican crossing if there are no pedestrians crossing...?

On solid yellow

On flashing yellow

Under no circumstances

On red

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A traffic light camera will take a picture of you if you cross the stopline how long after the light has turned red?

1.0 seconds

0.3 seconds

0.6 seconds

1.5 seconds

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A learner licence is valid for how many years?

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If you want to stop, overtake a vehicle turning right or make a turning, you can drive on, across, or outside edge lines for a maximum of...?

150 m

200 m

50 m

100 m

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When making a U-turn on a multilane road, you must begin your turn from...?

The central lane

The emptiest lane

The lane nearest the centre of the road

The lane nearest the left of the road

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When turning right out of a one-way street, you should begin your turn from...?

Any of these

The left-hand side of the street

The centre of the street

The right-hand side of the street

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Turning from one multilane road into another, you should...?

Do any of these

Move to the outside lane

Stay in the same lane

Move to the inside lane

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Before changing lanes, you must...?

Check mirrors

Check blind spot

Do all of these

Signal

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You are waiting to pull out of a side street and a funeral cortege is passing. What should you do?

Wait until it passes

Sound your horn to warn you're coming through

Wait for a gap and drive through

Pull a U-turn and go another way

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NSW Driving Test Requirements

Before tackling the NSW written driving test, you must meet certain eligibility criteria and understand the procedural requirements.

Age and Residency Requirements

Learners in NSW must be at least 16 years of age to be eligible for applying for a provisional P1 licence, and at least 17 years old to upgrade to a P2 licence. Additionally, you must be a resident of NSW, which involves providing documentation as proof of address.

Documents Needed for the Test

Upon arrival, certain documents must be presented for your written test, including your completed DKT (Driver Knowledge Test) form, proof of identity, and other materials as specified on the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) website. It is crucial to have these documents to be granted entry to the test.

Understanding the Test Format

The written test comprises a series of multiple-choice questions and a hazard perception test. The multiple-choice segment covers a broad range of topics, including general road rules, safe driving practices, and the effects of alcohol and drugs on driving. On the other hand, the hazard perception section assesses your ability to perceive and respond to developing risks on the road.

Familiarizing yourself with the specifics of these tests will alleviate any surprises, allowing you to focus on preparing effectively.