NSW DKT negligent driving questions

Question 1

When driving near parked vehicles, you should -

• Check for parked vehicles with turn signals on, or children about to step out.Correct answer
• Stop, if you see a car with its right-hand indicator on.
• Sound your horn and flash your headlights to warn drivers not to pull out.

Question 2

You are approaching a hill or curve. You must not cross the centre line to overtake -

• If you do not have a clear view of any approaching traffic.Correct answer
• If you cannot see clear road ahead for 100 metres.
• If you cannot see clear road ahead for 75 metres.

Question 3

You are approaching the crest (top of a hill) on a narrow road, the safest procedure is to -

• Keep to the left and slow down.Correct answer
• Flash your headlights to warn oncoming traffic.
• Increase your speed and sound your horn.

Question 4

On a single laned road (as shown), you must always overtake another vehicle on its right except when -

• The other vehicle is turning right.Correct answer
• You are travelling at more than 80 km/h.
• The other vehicle is going slower than you.

This one is asked against a diagram. We draw our own artwork rather than copying the published artwork, and it is not finished, so this question is readable here and stays out of the practice draw for now.

Question 5

When overtaking another vehicle you should NOT move back in front of it, unless -

• You can see the overtaken vehicle in your rear vision mirror.Correct answer
• An oncoming car appears over a hill.
• The driver of the vehicle signals it is safe to do so.

Question 6

A driver behind you signals their intention to overtake your car. What should you do?

• Keep to the left and let that driver overtake you.Correct answer
• Speed up so that the driver will not have to overtake.
• Signal the driver to remain behind you if it is travelling too fast.

Question 7

The faster the vehicle in front of you is travelling, the -

• More distance and time you need to overtake.Correct answer
• Less time you need to overtake.
• Closer you must get before starting to overtake.

Question 8

If you are not sure you have enough distance to overtake a vehicle ahead, you should -

• Wait for a better opportunity with more distance to overtake.Correct answer
• Put the vehicle in a lower gear and speed up.
• Sound your horn to signal the driver ahead to slow down.

Question 9

When being overtaken by another vehicle what should you do to help?

• Keep left and allow plenty of room to let the other vehicle back in.Correct answer
• Brake quickly to let the other vehicle overtake.
• Move to the left and stop.

Question 10

Before beginning to overtake another vehicle, you should -

• Check to see it is safe, change gear if necessary, and signal your intention before moving out.Correct answer
• Signal and slow down so you will have more room to overtake.
• Sound your horn, move out and overtake.

Question 11

You are driving behind a long vehicle (as shown) which has a sign saying DO NOT OVERTAKE TURNING VEHICLE. The long vehicle indicates that it is going to turn left. You -

• Must let the long vehicle turn first.Correct answer
• May move to the left-hand side of the road and pass the long vehicle.
• May pass the truck because it cannot turn left from the middle lane.

This one is asked against a diagram. We draw our own artwork rather than copying the published artwork, and it is not finished, so this question is readable here and stays out of the practice draw for now.

Question 12

How should you overtake a pedal cyclist?

• The same as you would another car, with safety.Correct answer
• Drive as close as possible to the cyclist so he or she will move over and let you pass.
• Sound your horn to warn the cyclist to get off the road.

This one is asked against a diagram. We draw our own artwork rather than copying the published artwork, and it is not finished, so this question is readable here and stays out of the practice draw for now.

Question 13

If an overtaking vehicle signals that it must move in, in front of you, you should -

• Prepare to slow down to allow room.Correct answer
• Speed up and not let the vehicle back in.
• Flash your lights at the overtaking vehicle.

This one is asked against a diagram. We draw our own artwork rather than copying the published artwork, and it is not finished, so this question is readable here and stays out of the practice draw for now.

Question 14

The first thing you should do before overtaking is -

• Make sure it is safe and the way is clear of oncoming traffic.Correct answer
• Sound your horn.
• Increase your speed.

Question 15

If you are convicted of driving with a blood alcohol level that is over the limit for your licence, you could lose your driver’s licence. You may also -

• Be sent to prison.Correct answer
• Be restricted to driving an automatic vehicle.
• Have a personal speed limit imposed on you.

Question 16

If you are convicted of dangerous driving -

• You could lose your licence and may be sent to prison.Correct answer
• You could only be fined and given demerit points.
• You could be given demerit points only.

Question 17

You are travelling in the left lane and wish to turn right at the intersection. You move to the right lane and a driver behind sounds their horn at you. What have you done wrong?

• Crossed an unbroken lane line.Correct answer
• Driven too slowly.
• Changed lanes unnecessarily.

This one is asked against a diagram. We draw our own artwork rather than copying the published artwork, and it is not finished, so this question is readable here and stays out of the practice draw for now.

Question 18

What is this driver doing that is negligent and illegal?

• Crossing an unbroken line at a curve.Correct answer
• Not signalling to change lanes.
• Overtaking on the kerb side.

This one is asked against a diagram. We draw our own artwork rather than copying the published artwork, and it is not finished, so this question is readable here and stays out of the practice draw for now.

Question 19

The speed limit on this road is 90 km/h. You have just overtaken a vehicle in the left lane. What should you do next?

• Move into the left lane.Correct answer
• Keep your position in this lane.
• Accelerate away from the other vehicle and keep driving in this lane.

This one is asked against a diagram. We draw our own artwork rather than copying the published artwork, and it is not finished, so this question is readable here and stays out of the practice draw for now.

Question 20

The speed limit on this road is 100 km/h. When can you use the right lane?

• Only when overtaking or turning right.Correct answer
• Whenever you want to.
• When there is no other traffic around.

This one is asked against a diagram. We draw our own artwork rather than copying the published artwork, and it is not finished, so this question is readable here and stays out of the practice draw for now.

Question 21

Another vehicle is overtaking you on your right. You commit a traffic offence if you -

• Speed up while the other vehicle is on your right.Correct answer
• Keep the same speed.
• Slow down while the other vehicle is on your right.

Question 22

If the police suspect you may have been involved in street or drag racing, they may take immediate action. Which one of the following is correct? The police may -

• Take your vehicle from you and keep it stored for up to three months.Correct answer
• Take your vehicle to the local police station and keep it till the following morning.
• Take your vehicle away and sell it at an auction.

Question 23

If you are convicted a second time for street or drag racing, which one of the following penalties applies?

• Your vehicle may be taken away and sold.Correct answer
• You will have to pay for the storage of your vehicle.
• You will not be able to register your vehicle again.

Question 24

If you have been convicted for street or drag racing, which of these penalties may apply?

• You will get three demerit points and a large fine.Correct answer
• You will be given a letter of warning and fined.
• You will be fined a small amount and get one demerit point.

Question 25

When you have started to overtake the car, you notice that its right indicator is flashing. You should -

• Check your mirror and move back in behind the car.Correct answer
• Accelerate quickly to get past.
• Immediately brake to a stop.

This one is asked against a diagram. We draw our own artwork rather than copying the published artwork, and it is not finished, so this question is readable here and stays out of the practice draw for now.

Question 26

If you are caught speeding through a road work zone you will -

• Be liable for a speeding fine and loss of demerit points.Correct answer
• Receive a warning letter in the mail.
• Not receive any penalty as road works speed limits are only advisory.

Question 27

When driving through temporary road work you should -

• Slow down and look out for hazards.Correct answer
• Maintain current speed if the road is clear.
• Sound your horn.

Question 28

When entering or leaving a driveway you must -

• Give way to bicycles, vehicles and pedestrians.Correct answer
• Stop and give way only to vehicles.
• Blow your horn to warn other road users.

Question 29

Will a P1 licence be suspended for any speeding offence?

• Yes.Correct answer
• No.
• Only for 10 km/h or more over the speed limit.