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NSW Driver Knowledge Test (DKT, Car)

Sharing the road: 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

You see a funeral procession. What should you do?

  1. Overtake it quickly, or cut through any gaps in it
  2. Cut through gaps in it
  3. Not interrupt it; slow down and stay behind
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C. Not interrupt it; slow down and stay behind — You must not interrupt a funeral or official procession.

Question 2

What is a bicycle storage area at traffic lights?

  1. A bike rack beside the lights
  2. A painted area for bicycles that cars must not enter on red
  3. A bike-only parking lane
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B. A painted area for bicycles that cars must not enter on red — Vehicles must not enter or stop in a bicycle storage area while the lights are red.

Question 3

You approach a horse and rider. What should you do?

  1. Sound your horn early and rev your engine so the horse hears you coming
  2. Slow down, leave plenty of room and never use your horn
  3. Rev your engine as you pass
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B. Slow down, leave plenty of room and never use your horn — Slow down, leave room, stop if the rider is struggling, and never use your horn or rev the engine.

Question 4

What minimum gap must you leave when passing a bicycle where the limit is above 60 km/h?

  1. 1.5 m
  2. 1 m
  3. 3 m
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A. 1.5 m — Allow at least 1.5 m when the limit is more than 60 km/h.

Question 5

Before opening your car door, what should you check for?

  1. Only the traffic in front of your car
  2. Bicycles, pedestrians and other vehicles in mirrors and blind spots
  3. Only traffic in front
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B. Bicycles, pedestrians and other vehicles in mirrors and blind spots — You must not open your door into the path of a bicycle; check mirrors and blind spots.

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