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NSW Driver Knowledge Test (DKT, Car)

Fatigue and defensive driving: practice questions

Our NSW DKT bank has 29 questions on this topic. Here are 5 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.

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Question 1

At higher speeds, how many seconds' gap does the handbook suggest you allow?

  1. At least 2 seconds
  2. At least 3 seconds
  3. At least 5 seconds
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C. At least 5 seconds — At higher speeds, increase the distance to allow at least 5 seconds.

Question 2

What are Driver Reviver sites?

  1. Places to rest with free tea or coffee during peak holiday periods
  2. Mechanic workshops on motorways that check tyres and oil for free all year
  3. Police breath-testing stations
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A. Places to rest with free tea or coffee during peak holiday periods — Driver Reviver sites operate in peak holiday periods with a free cup of tea or coffee and a snack.

Question 3

What is the only cure for fatigue?

  1. Sleep
  2. Coffee
  3. Opening the window
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A. Sleep — Sleep is the only way to overcome tiredness.

Question 4

Taking your eyes off the road for 2 seconds has what effect on crash risk?

  1. It has no effect
  2. It reduces it
  3. It doubles the risk
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C. It doubles the risk — Two seconds with eyes off the road doubles the risk of a crash or near crash.

Question 5

What should you do if another driver behaves aggressively toward you?

  1. Follow them so that you can report their number plate
  2. Brake suddenly in front of them
  3. Stay calm and don't respond aggressively
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C. Stay calm and don't respond aggressively — Stay calm. Road rage is dangerous and illegal.

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