New South Wales · Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) · Road rules

Can you drive with a pet on your lap?

The answer

  • Only with the windows up
  • Yes, if it's small
  • Yes, for short trips
  • No — you must not drive with an animal in your lap Correct

Why that's the answer

Driving with an animal in your lap is illegal — it interferes with proper control of the vehicle.

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