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NSW Driver Knowledge Test (DKT, Car)

Vehicles, registration and towing: practice questions

Our NSW DKT bank has 15 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

What does Electronic Stability Control (ESC) do?

  1. Keeps the car at a set speed on the motorway and slows it when it gets close to the vehicle in front
  2. Warns you of cars in your blind spot
  3. Helps keep your intended direction by braking individual wheels or changing engine power
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C. Helps keep your intended direction by braking individual wheels or changing engine power — ESC detects when the vehicle isn't following your steering and brakes individual wheels or changes power.

Question 2

Which programs rate the safety of new and used cars in Australia?

  1. The NRMA fuel economy guide and the Green Vehicle Guide
  2. ANCAP and the Used Car Safety Ratings Buyer's Guide
  3. The RSPCA car review
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B. ANCAP and the Used Car Safety Ratings Buyer's Guide — Look for cars rated highly by ANCAP or the Used Car Safety Ratings Buyer's Guide.

Question 3

What insurance must a car have before it can be registered in NSW?

  1. Comprehensive insurance
  2. Third-party property insurance
  3. CTP insurance (a green slip)
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C. CTP insurance (a green slip) — All vehicles except trailers and caravans must have CTP insurance (a green slip) to be registered.

Question 4

Which vehicles need only one number plate, on the back?

  1. Utes
  2. Motorcycles
  3. Electric cars
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B. Motorcycles — Motorcycles only need a number plate on the back.

Question 5

From how far away must number plates be readable?

  1. At least 5 m
  2. At least 50 m
  3. At least 20 m
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C. At least 20 m — Number plates must be readable from at least 20 m and from within a 45-degree arc.

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