Free New South Wales Learner Practice Test

Your learner licence starts with the Driver Knowledge Test (DKT). Every answer here is explained against Transport for NSW rules — the why, not just the answer.

Questions
49
Pass mark
41/45
Cost
$0
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None
Rules by
Transport for NSW
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The road ahead

Your path to P plates in New South Wales

  1. Turn 16

    The minimum age for a learner licence in New South Wales.

  2. Pass the Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) You are here

    That's what this practice test is for — keep going until you consistently score 90%+.

  3. Log 120 supervised hours, including 20 at night

    Every hour with a professional instructor counts as 3 logbook hours (up to 10 lesson hours) — the fastest way to fill your logbook.

  4. Pass your driving test → P plates

    Rules are set by Transport for NSW — always check current requirements before you book.

All 49 questions in this practice test

Want to study one rule at a time? Each question has its own page with the answer and a full explanation.

NSW licence rules 12

The rules unique to NSW — hours, ages, and your path to Ps.

  1. 1 How many supervised driving hours must you record in your logbook before attempting the NSW driving test if you're under 25?
  2. 2 How many of your supervised driving hours must be completed at night in NSW?
  3. 3 What is the maximum speed a learner driver may travel in NSW, even if the posted limit is higher?
  4. 4 What is the legal blood alcohol limit for a learner driver in NSW?
  5. 5 When can a learner driver in NSW legally use a mobile phone while driving?
  6. 6 In NSW, how many logbook hours does a 1-hour lesson with a licensed driving instructor count for?
  7. 7 What is the minimum age to get a learner licence in NSW?
  8. 8 How must L plates be displayed on a car in NSW?
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  1. 9 If you're under 25 in NSW, how long must you hold your learner licence before attempting the driving test?
  2. 10 Can a learner driver tow a trailer in NSW?
  3. 11 What blood alcohol limit applies to the person supervising a learner driver?
  4. 12 As a learner, when is the only time you may use your mobile phone?

Road rules 33

The core road rules every knowledge test draws from.

  1. 1 You approach an unmarked crossroads at the same time as a vehicle on your right. Who gives way?
  2. 2 When exiting a roundabout, what must you do if it's practical?
  3. 3 What must you do at a stop sign?
  4. 4 In dry conditions, what is the recommended minimum following distance behind the vehicle in front?
  5. 5 A traffic light turns yellow as you approach. What must you do?
  6. 6 You're approaching a marked pedestrian crossing and someone is about to step onto it. What must you do?
  7. 7 What is the speed limit in a NSW school zone during the posted times?
  8. 8 An ambulance approaches from behind with lights and sirens on. What should you do?
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  1. 9 On a road with a speed limit over 80 km/h, when may you drive in the right-hand lane?
  2. 10 When may you overtake another vehicle on its left?
  3. 11 When making a U-turn, who must you give way to?
  4. 12 Can you make a U-turn at traffic lights in NSW?
  5. 13 When must you have your headlights on?
  6. 14 When must you switch from high beam to low beam?
  7. 15 When are you allowed to use your horn?
  8. 16 How close to a pedestrian crossing may you park?
  9. 17 What is the minimum distance you may park from a fire hydrant?
  10. 18 The lights at a railway level crossing are flashing but you can't see a train. What do you do?
  11. 19 How should you adjust your driving in wet weather?
  12. 20 What is the only real cure for driver fatigue?
  13. 21 How much space must you leave when passing a bicycle rider in NSW?
  14. 22 In a built-up area, a bus displaying a give-way-to-buses sign signals to pull out from a bus stop in front of you. What must you do?
  15. 23 When approaching a roundabout to turn right, what should you do?
  16. 24 When turning left at an intersection, where should you turn from and into?
  17. 25 Can you cross double unbroken centre lines to overtake another car?
  18. 26 When should you use your hazard warning lights?
  19. 27 What is the default speed limit in a built-up area where no signs are displayed?
  20. 28 In a shared zone, who must you give way to?
  21. 29 Where must you stop at a stop sign with a stop line?
  22. 30 What does a continuous yellow line along the edge of the road mean?
  23. 31 Can you drive with a pet on your lap?
  24. 32 How close to an intersection without traffic lights may you park?
  25. 33 You're in a lane that ends and need to merge. Who gives way?

Give way 4

Diagram questions — work out who goes first.

  1. 1 In this diagram, both vehicles arrive at the unmarked crossroads at the same time. Who goes first? diagram
  2. 2 In this diagram, Vehicle A wants to turn right while Vehicle B is coming straight through from the opposite direction. Who goes first? diagram
  3. 3 In this diagram, Vehicle A is on the terminating road of a T-intersection and wants to turn right. Vehicle B is on the continuing road. Who goes first? diagram
  4. 4 In this diagram, Vehicle A is turning left into a side street and oncoming Vehicle B is turning right into the same street. Who goes first? diagram

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