Tasmania DKT Car study guide
Tasmania DKT Car · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Tasmania Driver Knowledge Test (Car), often called the Tas DKT, is the theory assessment a learner must pass before getting a car learner licence in Tasmania. It suits new drivers, people moving from interstate or overseas, and anyone returning to driving who needs a Tasmanian learner licence. The Tasmania DKT Car study guide has 8 sections and about 2,634 words.
01Road Rules and Traffic Signals
Tasmanian road rules follow the Australian Road Rules. Questions test whether you can apply a rule to a situation, not just recite it.
353 words, about 2 min02Road Signs, Markings and Traffic Control Devices
Shape and colour carry meaning before you read the words. A red circle with a slash is a prohibition.
358 words, about 2 min03Safe Driving Behaviour and Hazard Perception
Safe driving is mostly about seeing hazards early and keeping room to respond. Use a scanning cycle: look far ahead, check mirrors, check instruments, then repeat.
332 words, about 2 min04Give Way Rules, Intersections and Roundabouts
At an unmarked intersection, give way to any vehicle already in the intersection and to vehicles approaching from your right. At a T-intersection, traffic on the continuing road has priority over traffic on the terminating road, even if the terminating road looks busier.
332 words, about 2 min05Speed Limits, Stopping Distances and Vehicle Control
In Tasmania, the default speed limit in built-up areas is 50 km/h unless signs say otherwise. Rural roads default to 100 km/h unless signed lower.
327 words, about 2 min06Alcohol, Drugs, Fatigue and Driver Distraction
In Tasmania, learner and provisional drivers must have a zero blood alcohol concentration. Full licence holders must stay under 0.05.
293 words, about 1 min07Sharing the Road with Vulnerable and Heavy Road Users
Pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, horse riders and children are vulnerable because they have little protection. Give them space and time.
316 words, about 2 min08Licensing, Penalties and Road Safety Responsibilities
Tasmania uses a graduated licensing system. Learners must hold a learner licence, display L plates, be supervised by a fully licensed driver, and record a set number of supervised driving hours before progressing.
323 words, about 2 min