NSW Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) flashcards
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- Default urban speed limit
- In NSW, the default speed limit in built-up areas is 50 km/h unless signs indicate a different limit.
- Learner speed limit
- Learner drivers in NSW must not exceed 90 km/h even if the posted limit is higher.
- P1 speed limit
- Provisional P1 licence holders must not exceed 90 km/h and must display red P plates.
- P2 speed limit
- Provisional P2 licence holders must not exceed 100 km/h and must display green P plates.
- Mobile phone rule
- Learner and provisional drivers are banned from any mobile phone use while driving, including hands-free, unless parked.
- Blood alcohol limit
- The legal blood alcohol concentration limit is 0.05 for full licence holders and 0.00 for learner and provisional drivers.
- Three-second gap
- In good conditions, maintain at least a three-second following distance behind the vehicle ahead; increase to four seconds in wet weather.
- Pedestrian crossing rule
- Drivers must give way to pedestrians on or about to enter a pedestrian crossing, even if there is no signal.
- Uncontrolled intersection rule
- At an intersection without signs or signals, give way to vehicles on your right and to oncoming vehicles when turning right.
- Bicycle overtaking distance
- When overtaking a bicycle, leave at least 1 metre at speeds up to 60 km/h and 1.5 metres at higher speeds.
- Red traffic light
- A red traffic light means you must stop at the stop line and remain stopped until the light turns green.
- Yellow traffic light
- A yellow traffic light means stop unless it is unsafe to do so; do not accelerate to beat the light.
- Flashing yellow light
- A flashing yellow traffic light means proceed with caution and give way to pedestrians and other traffic.
- Stop sign
- A red octagonal stop sign requires a complete stop at the stop line and giving way to all traffic before proceeding.
- Give way sign
- An inverted triangle give way sign requires slowing down and giving way to traffic on the intersecting road.
- Roundabout sign
- A roundabout sign indicates you must give way to vehicles already in the roundabout before entering.
- School zone sign
- 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.
- Pedestrian crossing sign
- A yellow diamond sign with a walking figure warns of a pedestrian crossing ahead; you must give way to pedestrians.
- No U-turn sign
- A red circle with a U-turn arrow crossed out prohibits U-turns at that location.
- Warning sign shape
- A yellow diamond sign with a black symbol warns of a hazard ahead, such as a curve or intersection.
- Prohibition sign
- A red circle with a slash through a symbol indicates that the action shown is prohibited.
- Learner licence requirements
- Learner drivers must be at least 16 years old, pass a knowledge test, and log 120 hours of supervised driving, including 20 hours at night.
- P1 licence requirements
- P1 licence holders must display red P plates, obey a 90 km/h speed limit, and maintain a zero blood alcohol concentration.
- P2 licence requirements
- P2 licence holders must display green P plates, obey a 100 km/h speed limit, and maintain a zero blood alcohol concentration.
- Full licence requirements
- A full licence requires passing a hazard perception test and a driving test; the minimum age is 17 years and 9 months (varies).
- Vehicle registration
- Vehicles must be registered and insured with compulsory third party (CTP) insurance to be driven on public roads.
- Carrying licence
- Drivers must carry their licence when driving; learner and provisional drivers must carry their licence card.
- Seat belt rule
- All occupants must wear seat belts, and children under 7 must be in an approved child restraint.
- Roadworthy vehicle
- Vehicles must be roadworthy: lights, brakes, tyres, and steering must be in working order; defective vehicles can be defected.
- Shared zone speed limit
- In a shared zone, the speed limit is 10 km/h and you must give way to pedestrians.
- Green traffic light
- A green traffic light means you may proceed if the intersection is clear, but you must still give way to pedestrians.
- Hazard perception test
- The hazard perception test is a computer-based test that measures a driver's ability to identify and respond to hazards.