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NSW Driver Knowledge Test (DKT, Car)

Penalties and demerit points: practice questions

Our NSW DKT bank has 18 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

A provisional driver is caught at more than what speed over the limit can lose their licence on the spot?

  1. 10 km/h
  2. 45 km/h
  3. 30 km/h
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C. 30 km/h — For learner, P1 and P2 drivers police can immediately suspend for more than 30 km/h over the limit.

Question 2

For which offence can police impound your vehicle or remove its number plates?

  1. A first parking offence in a clearway
  2. Hooning or street racing
  3. A broken tail light
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B. Hooning or street racing — High-risk offences such as hooning, more than 45 km/h over the limit and repeat high-range drink driving can lead to impoundment.

Question 3

What is the difference between suspension and disqualification?

  1. Suspension is ordered by a court and is always longer than a disqualification
  2. Disqualification is ordered by a court and cancels the licence
  3. Disqualification only applies to learners
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B. Disqualification is ordered by a court and cancels the licence — A court disqualification cancels your licence; a suspension stops you driving for a period.

Question 4

What does an alcohol interlock do?

  1. Stops the vehicle starting if it detects alcohol on your breath
  2. Limits the car to 60 km/h for 12 months after any drink-driving offence is recorded
  3. Locks the doors after you drink
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A. Stops the vehicle starting if it detects alcohol on your breath — An interlock is a breath-testing device linked to the ignition that prevents the vehicle starting if alcohol is detected.

Question 5

After a long disqualification ends, what may you have to do?

  1. Nothing; the licence is returned automatically
  2. Re-sit the DKT and/or the Driving Test
  3. Pay a bond and keep driving
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B. Re-sit the DKT and/or the Driving Test — Depending on the length of disqualification, you may have to re-sit the DKT and/or Driving Test.

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