NSW Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) cheat sheet

Default urban speed limit in NSW is 50 km/h unless signs indicate otherwise; shared zones are 10 km/h.

Learner drivers must not exceed 90 km/h; provisional P1 drivers are limited to 90 km/h and P2 drivers to 100 km/h.

A driver must not use a mobile phone while driving unless parked; even hands-free use is banned for learner and provisional drivers.

When approaching a pedestrian crossing, a driver must give way to pedestrians on or about to enter the crossing.

At an intersection without signs or signals, give way to vehicles on your right and to oncoming vehicles when turning right.

Following distance: use the 3-second gap in good conditions; increase to 4 seconds in wet weather or when following heavy vehicles.

The blood alcohol limit is 0.00 for learner and provisional drivers; 0.05 for full licence holders.

When overtaking a bicycle, leave at least 1 metre at speeds up to 60 km/h and 1.5 metres at higher speeds.

A driver must not drive with a blood alcohol concentration above 0.05; random breath testing is enforced.

A red traffic light means stop; a green light means proceed if the intersection is clear; a yellow light means stop unless it is unsafe to do so.

A flashing yellow traffic light means proceed with caution and give way to pedestrians and other traffic.

A stop sign (red octagon) requires a complete stop at the stop line and giving way to all traffic.

A give way sign (inverted triangle) requires slowing down and giving way to traffic on the intersecting road.

A roundabout sign indicates that you must give way to vehicles already in the roundabout.

A yellow diamond sign with a black symbol warns of a hazard ahead; a red circle with a slash indicates a prohibition.

A school zone sign with a 40 km/h limit applies during times shown on the sign, typically 8:00–9:30 am and 2:30–4:00 pm on school days.

A pedestrian crossing sign (yellow diamond with walking figure) warns of a crossing ahead; you must give way to pedestrians.

A 'No U-turn' sign (red circle with U-turn arrow crossed out) prohibits U-turns at that location.

Learner drivers must be at least 16 years old and pass a knowledge test; they must log 120 hours of supervised driving, including 20 hours at night.

Provisional P1 licence holders must display red P plates and are subject to a 90 km/h speed limit and zero alcohol limit.

Provisional P2 licence holders must display green P plates and are subject to a 100 km/h speed limit and zero alcohol limit.

A full licence requires passing a hazard perception test and a driving test; the minimum age for a full licence is 17 years and 9 months (varies).

Vehicles must be registered, insured with compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, and display valid registration stickers (where required).

A driver must carry their licence when driving; learner and provisional drivers must carry their licence card.

Seat belts must be worn by all occupants; children under 7 must be in an approved child restraint.

Vehicles must be roadworthy: lights, brakes, tyres, and steering must be in working order; defective vehicles can be defected.