NSW Driver Knowledge Test (DKT, Car)
Speed limits: practice questions
Our NSW DKT bank has 21 questions on this topic. Here are 3 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.
Question 1
What are 'dragon's teeth' road markings?
- Raised white studs on lane lines that rumble when you drive over them
- Painted triangles that make school zones more visible
- Zig-zag lines before a level crossing
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B. Painted triangles that make school zones more visible — Dragon's teeth are pairs of painted triangles that highlight school zones and the 40 km/h limit.
Question 2
What is the default speed limit on roads outside built-up areas with no signs?
- 110 km/h
- 100 km/h
- 80 km/h
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B. 100 km/h — Default speed limit on all other roads is 100 km/h.
Question 3
When does the school zone speed limit apply?
- Every day of the year from 7am to 7pm, including school holidays
- Only when children can be seen
- On school days during the times shown on the sign
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C. On school days during the times shown on the sign — You must not exceed the school zone limit on school days during the times shown.
More NSW DKT topics
- Licences and the GLS
- Licence restrictions
- Penalties and demerit points
- Crashes and breakdowns
- Vehicles, registration and towing
- Seatbelts and child restraints
- Mobile phones and screens
- Parking and stopping
- Fatigue and defensive driving
- Intersections and giving way
- Signs, signals and road markings
- Lanes, overtaking and motorways
- Pedestrians
- Sharing the road
- Lights, weather and hazards