Truck DKT Practice Test

Hey there, future truck driver! If you’re ready to take on the open roads and steer a big rig, you’ve got an exciting journey ahead. But before you hit the highways, there’s an important step you need to conquer: the Truck Driver Knowledge Test (DKT). This test is your ticket to understanding the rules of the road, safety guidelines, and all the essential knowledge that comes with being a truck driver. Think of it as your roadmap to success! With some practice and preparation, you’ll be fully equipped to ace the test and drive with confidence. Let’s dive into how to get ready for this big milestone!

Truck DKT Practice Test 1

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What could be the penalties for driving over the speed limit

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The sign shown in the diagram is:

category speed-limits - The sign shown in the diagram is:

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This sign means you must:

category speed-limits - This sign means you must:

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If you are driving along the highway and come across road works with a reduced speed zone, you must:

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If you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you must

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As you approach an intersection with traffic lights, the yellow light turns to red. You must:

category traffic-lights-lanes - As you approach an intersection with traffic lights, the yellow light turns to red. You must:

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How should you merge with traffic when entering a freeway?

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When you see this sign you:

category traffic-signs - When you see this sign you:

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What does this sign mean?

category traffic-signs - What does this sign mean?

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When you see this sign, what must you do?

category traffic-signs - When you see this sign, what must you do?

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What does this sign mean?

category traffic-signs - What does this sign mean?

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What does this sign mean?category traffic-signs - What does this sign mean?

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What does this sign mean?

category traffic-signs - What does this sign mean?

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When driving past parked vehicles, which of the following is it most important to do:

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You approach a crossing and see the scene in the picture. You should:

category pedestrians - You approach a crossing and see the scene in the picture. You should:

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If both vehicles P and O in the diagram are turning right, which vehicle is in the best position to turn left into the street marked 'X'?

category intersections - If both vehicles P and O in the diagram are turning right, which vehicle is in the best position to turn left into the street marked 'X'?

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You are at an intersection and see a pedestrian crossing the road into which you are turning. You must:

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Vehicle O is at a STOP sign

category intersections - Vehicle O is at a STOP sign

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What is the maximum allowable length of a rigid vehicle, including its load?

 

 

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What is the maximum allowable distance that a load may project on the side of a vehicle, provided overall width does not exceed 2.5 metres?

category load-restraint - What is the maximum allowable distance that a load may project on the side of a vehicle, provided overall width does not exceed 2.5 metres?

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Which diagram shows the correct method for restraining a loose load?

category load-restraint - Which diagram shows the correct method for restraining a loose load?

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Vehicles carrying what type of loads are more likely to overturn on corners?

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In which diagram is the load NOT blocked?

category load-restraint - In which diagram is the load NOT blocked?

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

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

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When driving near parked vehicles, you should:

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

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Which of the following statements is correct?

category pedestrians - Which of the following statements is correct?

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When driving in wet weather, you should:

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Which one of the following statements is correct? Bicycle riders:

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When driving near children playing or walking near the edge of the road, you should:

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A Road train is:

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If an oncoming vehicle crosses the centre line and is coming straight at you and you cannot stop, you should:

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The diagram shows a portable warning triangle. The warning triangles MUST be used:

category general-knowledge - The diagram shows a portable warning triangle. The warning triangles MUST be used:

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What is the minimum licence class required to drive the type of vehicle shown in the diagram?

category general-knowledge - What is the minimum licence class required to drive the type of vehicle shown in the diagram?

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What is the maximum length for a rigid vehicle?

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If you are involved in an accident where your vehicle needs to be towed away and the Police does not attend the crash scene, you:

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Is it an offence to obstruct clear vision of your number plates?

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Should a driver of a truck exceeding 4.5 tonnes (Gross Vehicle Mass) always move into a lane marked with this sign?

category general-knowledge - Should a driver of a truck exceeding 4.5 tonnes (Gross Vehicle Mass) always move into a lane marked with this sign?

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This sign is displayed on the approach to a bridge or tunnel. You should:

category general-knowledge - This sign is displayed on the approach to a bridge or tunnel. You should:

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When are you allowed to make a turn from a lane next to the left-hand lane?

category general-knowledge - When are you allowed to make a turn from a lane next to the left-hand lane?

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The vehicle in the diagram is over 12 tonnes GVM and has broken down on a country road. Has the driver placed the warning signs correctly?

category general-knowledge - The vehicle in the diagram is over 12 tonnes GVM and has broken down on a country road. Has the driver placed the warning signs correctly?

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You want to park your vehicle for a short time. It is night time. You should:

category general-knowledge - You want to park your vehicle for a short time. It is night time. You should:

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Which vehicle in the diagram must give way?

category intersections - Which vehicle in the diagram must give way?

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The diagram shows a marked pedestrian crossing at an intersection. There is also a STOP sign at the intersection. You have already stopped for a pedestrian. Must you stop again at the STOP line?

category intersections - The diagram shows a marked pedestrian crossing at an intersection. There is also a STOP sign at the intersection. You have already stopped for a pedestrian. Must you stop again at the STOP line?

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Truck DK Practice test 2

Truck DKT Practice Test 2

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You drive a vehicle (not a road train) with a GVM of more than 4.5 tonnes. The maximum speed limit that you are permitted to travel at is:

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If you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you must

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When two lanes merge into one (as shown in the diagram), who should give way?

category traffic-lights-lanes - When two lanes merge into one (as shown in the diagram), who should give way?

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You wish to turn left at this intersection. The traffic lights are red and you see this sign. You should:

category traffic-lights-lanes - You wish to turn left at this intersection. The traffic lights are red and you see this sign. You should:

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What does this sign mean?

category traffic-signs - What does this sign mean?

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What does this sign mean?

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You should expect this sign, if:category traffic-signs - You should expect this sign, if:

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What does this sign mean?category traffic-signs - What does this sign mean?

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What does this sign mean?

category traffic-signs - What does this sign mean?

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You drive up to a Light Rail vehicle that has just stopped at a tram stop. What is the most important thing you should do?

category pedestrians - You drive up to a Light Rail vehicle that has just stopped at a tram stop. What is the most important thing you should do?

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You must give way to pedestrians on a marked pedestrian crossing:

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You come to an intersection in Sydney with a Light Rail vehicle about to enter. What should you do?

category intersections - You come to an intersection in Sydney with a Light Rail vehicle about to enter. What should you do?

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You are at an intersection and see a pedestrian crossing the road into which you are turning. You must:

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There are no traffic signs or signals at an intersection. If you intend to drive through the intersection, you must give way to:

category intersections - There are no traffic signs or signals at an intersection. If you intend to drive through the intersection, you must give way to:

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Seat belts and child restraints (eg baby capsules and child seats):

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Which diagram shows the correct position for carrying loads with potentially dangerous projections?

category load-restraint - Which diagram shows the correct position for carrying loads with potentially dangerous projections?

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Which diagram shows the correct load position to ensure weight on the steer axles?

category load-restraint - Which diagram shows the correct load position to ensure weight on the steer axles?

 

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The vehicles shown in the diagram are loaded with logs. Which ones have correctly secured loads?category load-restraint - The vehicles shown in the diagram are loaded with logs. Which ones have correctly secured loads?

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

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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?

category negligent-driving - 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?

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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

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When driving in an area where there are many pedestrians (e.g. a bus stop) it is important to:

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When driving in wet weather, you should:

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Which one of the following statements is correct? Bicycle riders:

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Pedestrians who are affected by alcohol, are:

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A Road train is:

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You hold an unrestricted licence and are driving at 100 km/h in the country and pass this sign. What should you do?

category general-knowledge - You hold an unrestricted licence and are driving at 100 km/h in the country and pass this sign. What should you do?

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You are driving along this road. You hear an ambulance's siren and see the ambulance in your mirror. You should

category general-knowledge - You are driving along this road. You hear an ambulance's siren and see the ambulance in your mirror. You should

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Are you required to carry your driver's licence with you every time you drive?

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In your heavy vehicle work diary, how do you count rest time:

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If you are driving through a road work zone in the left hand lane and you see this sign you should:

category general-knowledge - If you are driving through a road work zone in the left hand lane and you see this sign you should:

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In the heavy vehicle work diary, the driver base is:

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If you see a horse and rider on the road what should you do?

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When are you required to carry your licence when driving?

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When you come across roadworks:

category general-knowledge - When you come across roadworks:

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In this diagram both vehicles O and P must pass through GIVE WAY signs before entering the intersection. Which vehicle goes first?

category intersections - In this diagram both vehicles O and P must pass through GIVE WAY signs before entering the intersection. Which vehicle goes first?

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Which statement is correct?

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Even if the signal at a railway level crossing does not indicate that a train is coming, you should:

category intersections - Even if the signal at a railway level crossing does not indicate that a train is coming, you should:

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Even if you feel unaffected after drinking alcohol, you should:

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Is it an offence to refuse to take a POLICE breath test?

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A heavy vehicle driver has taken some medication for a head cold. Could this affect the person

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If you take medicine and then drink alcohol:

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What is a drug?

 

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If you are driving a bus, taxi, hire-car, heavy motor vehicle (over 13.9 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass), or a vehicle with a dangerous load, it is an offence when the level of alcohol in your blood reaches:

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You are not sure if a new medicine will affect your driving. What should you do?

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truck DKT Practice test 3

Truck DKT Practice Test 3

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A heavy vehicle driver has taken some medication for a head cold. Could this affect the person

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If you are driving a bus, taxi, hire-car, heavy motor vehicle (over 13.9 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass), or a vehicle with a dangerous load, it is an offence when the level of alcohol in your blood reaches:

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If you are taking any sort of medicine, you should:

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Most crashes caused by fatigue occur between what hours?

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At night you should:

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While driving, you come across aggressive, selfish or ignorant driving behaviour by another driver. You should:

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In wet weather when it becomes hard for you to see, you should:

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What will happen if you offer a testing officer a bribe to pass your driving test?

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What sign must be displayed to the rear of a B-Double?

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Can a 'Road Train' sign be displayed on vehicles that are not coupled together as a road train?

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Speed limiters for road trains are required to be set for what maximum speed capability?

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A road train is a truck hauling how many trailers?

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You should not drive across a railway level crossing when:

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You are driving in a 60 km/h zone, with only one lane for traffic in your direction. You see a bus ahead (with this sign displayed on the rear) signalling its intention to pull out from a bus stop, you should:

category general-knowledge - You are driving in a 60 km/h zone, with only one lane for traffic in your direction. You see a bus ahead (with this sign displayed on the rear) signalling its intention to pull out from a bus stop, you should:

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This bridge has only just enough room for two vehicles. As you come close to it you should:

category general-knowledge - This bridge has only just enough room for two vehicles. As you come close to it you should:

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What does this sign mean?

category general-knowledge - What does this sign mean?

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What should you do if you are driving a bus in the 'bus only lane' and you come to a 'B' signal that is white?

category general-knowledge - What should you do if you are driving a bus in the 'bus only lane' and you come to a 'B' signal that is white?

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What is the maximum allowable length of an articulated vehicle including its load?

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What is the maximum width for a rigid vehicle?

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As you leave a freeway, which of the following should you check?

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When must the rear of your heavy vehicle display the following retro-reflective marking plates?

category general-knowledge - When must the rear of your heavy vehicle display the following retro-reflective marking plates?

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When reversing, you should:

category general-knowledge - When reversing, you should:

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If you break down on a freeway, you should

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Many accidents occur when heavy vehicles are reversing. Look at the three diagrams. In which diagram is a helper (guide) best placed to guide you?

category general-knowledge - Many accidents occur when heavy vehicles are reversing. Look at the three diagrams. In which diagram is a helper (guide) best placed to guide you?

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You approach an intersection in busy traffic and want to go straight ahead. The traffic lights turn green. When are you permitted to enter the intersection?

category intersections - You approach an intersection in busy traffic and want to go straight ahead. The traffic lights turn green. When are you permitted to enter the intersection?

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The red car wants to turn right and exit the roundabout in the street indicated by an arrow. Is the car positioned in the correct lane to do this?

category intersections - The red car wants to turn right and exit the roundabout in the street indicated by an arrow. Is the car positioned in the correct lane to do this?

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If both vehicles P and O in the diagram are turning right, which vehicle is in the best position to turn left into the street marked 'X'?

category intersections - If both vehicles P and O in the diagram are turning right, which vehicle is in the best position to turn left into the street marked 'X'?

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You are driving the car in the diagram. You must stop:

category intersections - You are driving the car in the diagram. You must stop:

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If a STOP or GIVE WAY sign has been knocked down, for example, as the result of an accident, does the line marked across the road have any meaning?

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Right-turns must be made from which lanes when travelling on a laned roadway?

 

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You are driving a bus that displays this sign and there are no street lights or houses along the road:

category rigid-vehicles - You are driving a bus that displays this sign and there are no street lights or houses along the road:

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The most effective device for protecting passengers when in an accident is:

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For vehicles with a GVM over 4.5 tonnes (excluding cranes) the vehicle width, including the load, must not be greater than:

category load-restraint - For vehicles with a GVM over 4.5 tonnes (excluding cranes) the vehicle width, including the load, must not be greater than:

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Which diagram shows the correct position for carrying loads with potentially dangerous projections?

category load-restraint - Which diagram shows the correct position for carrying loads with potentially dangerous projections?

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Which diagram shows the correct method for restraining a loose load?

category load-restraint - Which diagram shows the correct method for restraining a loose load?

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Vehicles carrying what type of loads are more likely to overturn on corners?

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A load restraint system on a vehicle should be capable of restraining what percentage of the weight of the load from shifting forwards and upwards?

category load-restraint - A load restraint system on a vehicle should be capable of restraining what percentage of the weight of the load from shifting forwards and upwards?

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Which of the diagrams shows the correct loading position to prevent twisting of the chassis frame?

category load-restraint - Which of the diagrams shows the correct loading position to prevent twisting of the chassis frame?

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When loading cardboard cartons and boxes on a vehicle, where should the heaviest items be placed?

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

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When driving through temporary road work you should:

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

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

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You are in the purple vehicle, you may overtake the vehicle in front:

category negligent-driving - You are in the purple vehicle, you may overtake the vehicle in front:

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When approaching a marked pedestrian crossing and no pedestrians are in sight, you should:

category pedestrians - When approaching a marked pedestrian crossing and no pedestrians are in sight, you should:

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Sample Test 4

Truck DKT Practice Test 4

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When you see this sign you must:

category speed-limits - When you see this sign you must:

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Driving faster than the maximum speed limit is:

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These lights mean that you:category traffic-lights-lanes - These lights mean that you:

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Which movements shown in the diagram can legally be made by the driver of the purple car?

category traffic-lights-lanes - Which movements shown in the diagram can legally be made by the driver of the purple car?

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If you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you must

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category traffic-lights-lanes - It is 3 o'clock in the morning. You cannot see any other traffic. You want to turn right. You may:

It is 3 o'clock in the morning. You cannot see any other traffic. You want to turn right. You may:

category traffic-lights-lanes - It is 3 o'clock in the morning. You cannot see any other traffic. You want to turn right. You may:

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Signalling is:

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When the road is marked this way are you permitted to cross the lines and overtake?

category traffic-lights-lanes - When the road is marked this way are you permitted to cross the lines and overtake?

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You wish to turn left at this intersection. The traffic lights are red and you see this sign. You should:

category traffic-lights-lanes - You wish to turn left at this intersection. The traffic lights are red and you see this sign. You should:

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What does this sign mean?
category traffic-signs - What does this sign mean?

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What does this sign mean?

category traffic-signs - What does this sign mean?

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You should expect this sign:

category traffic-signs - You should expect this sign:

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What does this sign mean?category traffic-signs - What does this sign mean?

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What does this sign mean?

category traffic-signs - What does this sign mean?

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What does this sign mean?category traffic-signs - What does this sign mean?

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What does this sign mean?

category traffic-signs - What does this sign mean?

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What does this sign mean?

category traffic-signs - What does this sign mean?

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You are at an intersection and see a pedestrian crossing the road into which you are turning. You must:

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When making a right-hand turn at the intersection shown, you must give way to:

category intersections - When making a right-hand turn at the intersection shown, you must give way to:

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Which vehicle in the diagram are you permitted to drive with a medium rigid licence?

category rigid-vehicles - Which vehicle in the diagram are you permitted to drive with a medium rigid licence?

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The most effective device for protecting passengers when in an accident is:

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The load on the vehicle shown in the diagram is resting against the headboard. This method of load restraint is known as

category load-restraint - The load on the vehicle shown in the diagram is resting against the headboard. This method of load restraint is known as

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Which diagram shows the correct method for restraining large pipe loads?

category load-restraint - Which diagram shows the correct method for restraining large pipe loads?

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Which 'tie down angle' is not recommended for lashings?

category load-restraint - Which 'tie down angle' is not recommended for lashings?

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

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

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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:

category negligent-driving - 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:

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The first thing you should do before overtaking is:

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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?

category negligent-driving - 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?

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

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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

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At a pedestrian crossing with traffic lights, when the lights change to red you should

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Which of the following statements is correct?

category pedestrians - Which of the following statements is correct?

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If elderly people or children are on a pedestrian crossing you will probably need to:

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When driving near pedestrian crossings, intersections, or school crossings, you should always

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A vehicle ahead of you has stopped at a pedestrian crossing. You:

category pedestrians - A vehicle ahead of you has stopped at a pedestrian crossing. You:

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If you are taking several medications and you want to drive, you should:

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When driving in wet weather, your vehicle will:

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At night, when you approach an oncoming vehicle, you should:

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If you are working under Standard Hours and drive a vehicle with a GVM greater than 12 tonnes, in a period of 8 hours what is the minimum rest time?

40 / 45

How many days of work diary driving records must you keep in your vehicle?

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At night you should:

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Driver fatigue can be prevented by which of the following:

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Under good conditions, when driving behind any vehicle, at any speed, you should:

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If you are a solo driver working under Basic Fatigue Management hours and drive a vehicle with a GVM greater than 12 tonnes, in a period of 9 hours what is the minimum rest time?

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You should expect this sign, when:

category traffic-signs - You should expect this sign, when:

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Mock Test 5

Truck DKT Practice Test 5

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As you approach an intersection with traffic lights, the yellow light turns to red. You must:

category traffic-lights-lanes - As you approach an intersection with traffic lights, the yellow light turns to red. You must:

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How should you merge with traffic when entering a freeway?

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What does this sign mean?

category traffic-signs - What does this sign mean?

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What does this sign mean?

category traffic-signs - What does this sign mean?

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At a pedestrian crossing with traffic lights, when the amber light starts 'flashing' after the red stop signal, it means:category pedestrians - At a pedestrian crossing with traffic lights, when the amber light starts 'flashing' after the red stop signal, it means:

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A road train is a truck hauling how many trailers?

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If an oncoming vehicle crosses the centre line and is coming straight at you and you cannot stop, you should:

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Generally, if you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle you should:

 

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The diagram shows a portable warning triangle. The warning triangles MUST be used:

category general-knowledge - The diagram shows a portable warning triangle. The warning triangles MUST be used:

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What is the maximum allowable height of a single deck vehicle, including its load?

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Check all that apply. You should use your right-hand indicator when:

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What is the maximum length for a rigid vehicle?

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What is meant by this sign on or near a bridge?

category general-knowledge - What is meant by this sign on or near a bridge?

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What is the maximum allowable length of an articulated vehicle including its load?

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What is the maximum width for a rigid vehicle?

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You are driving on a freeway and realise you forgot something at home. You want to go back for it. Can you do a U-turn on this road?

 

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This sign is displayed on the approach to a bridge or tunnel. You should:

category general-knowledge - This sign is displayed on the approach to a bridge or tunnel. You should:

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When are you required to carry your licence when driving?

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The vehicle in the diagram is over 12 tonnes GVM and has broken down on a country road. Has the driver placed the warning signs correctly?

category general-knowledge - The vehicle in the diagram is over 12 tonnes GVM and has broken down on a country road. Has the driver placed the warning signs correctly?

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Fatigue law applies to drivers of all heavy vehicles or truck and trailer combinations:

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In this diagram both vehicles O and P must pass through GIVE WAY signs before entering the intersection. Which vehicle goes first?

category intersections - In this diagram both vehicles O and P must pass through GIVE WAY signs before entering the intersection. Which vehicle goes first?

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As you drive into an intersection, the lights turn to yellow. You should:

category intersections - As you drive into an intersection, the lights turn to yellow. You should:

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If turning right at a T-intersection (as shown) must you give way to vehicles approaching from both the left and right?

category intersections - If turning right at a T-intersection (as shown) must you give way to vehicles approaching from both the left and right?

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The red car wants to turn right and exit the roundabout in the street indicated by an arrow. Is the car positioned in the correct lane to do this?

category intersections - The red car wants to turn right and exit the roundabout in the street indicated by an arrow. Is the car positioned in the correct lane to do this?

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The diagram shows a marked pedestrian crossing at an intersection. There is also a STOP sign at the intersection. You have already stopped for a pedestrian. Must you stop again at the STOP line?

category intersections - The diagram shows a marked pedestrian crossing at an intersection. There is also a STOP sign at the intersection. You have already stopped for a pedestrian. Must you stop again at the STOP line?

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Alcohol is a depressant. This means:

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If you get sleepy while driving, it is best to

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If you are working under Standard Fatigue Management Hours, what is the maximum number of hours you are allowed to work in any 24 hour period?

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Under good conditions, when driving behind any vehicle, at any speed, you should:

30 / 45

While driving, you come across aggressive, selfish or ignorant driving behaviour by another driver. You should:

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If you are working under Standard Fatigue Management Hours, in a two-up arrangement, what is the maximum number of hours you are allowed to work in any 7 day period?

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At night, if an oncoming vehicle's headlights dazzle you, you should:

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Must all units in a road train combination be registered?

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Where must a 'ROAD TRAIN' sign be displayed on a road train combination?

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Can a 'Road Train' sign be displayed on vehicles that are not coupled together as a road train?

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Look at the diagram. The diagram shows a trailer with a tri-axle fitted with 12 standard tyres. The maximum statutory axle load is:

category combination-vehicles - Look at the diagram. The diagram shows a trailer with a tri-axle fitted with 12 standard tyres. The maximum statutory axle load is:

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Speed limiters for road trains are required to be set for what maximum speed capability?

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You are driving the car in the diagram. You must stop:

category intersections - You are driving the car in the diagram. You must stop:

39 / 45

A GIVE WAY sign at an intersection means that you must:

category intersections - A GIVE WAY sign at an intersection means that you must:

40 / 45

You are driving a bus that displays this sign and there are no street lights or houses along the road:

category rigid-vehicles - You are driving a bus that displays this sign and there are no street lights or houses along the road:

41 / 45

Child restraints (eg, baby capsules and child seats):

42 / 45

A poorly loaded vehicle is unsafe to drive. To avoid loss of steering and loss of traction under power, you should:

43 / 45

Which of the following methods will best directly restrain a contained load?

category load-restraint - Which of the following methods will best directly restrain a contained load?

44 / 45

Which diagram shows the correct method for restraining divided loads?

category load-restraint - Which diagram shows the correct method for restraining divided loads?

45 / 45

What is this driver doing that is negligent and illegal?

category negligent-driving - What is this driver doing that is negligent and illegal?

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Understanding the Truck DKT

The Truck Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) is a crucial part of obtaining your truck driving license in Australia. This test assesses your knowledge of road rules specific to heavy vehicles, which differ from regular passenger vehicles. It includes questions about weight limits, loading guidelines, and the unique challenges that come with driving larger vehicles. The DKT is designed to ensure that you understand the responsibilities that come with operating a truck safely.

During the test, you will encounter multiple-choice questions covering various topics. These may include safe driving practices, understanding road signs, and recognizing the implications of driving a heavy vehicle in different conditions. The DKT not only tests your theoretical knowledge but also prepares you for real-life scenarios you’ll face on the road. This foundational understanding is vital for becoming a skilled and responsible truck driver.

The Importance of Practice Tests

So, why should you consider practice tests when preparing for the Truck DKT? Well, practice tests are your best friend! They provide a great way to familiarize yourself with the types of questions you’ll see on the actual exam. By practicing, you can pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses, allowing you to focus your study efforts where they’re most needed. It’s like a warm-up before a big game; it helps get you in the right mindset!

Moreover, practice tests help reduce anxiety. When you take multiple practice tests, you’ll become more comfortable with the test format and the pressure of answering questions in a timed environment. You’ll learn to manage your time wisely, which is essential for success. Each completed practice test boosts your confidence and ensures you are well-prepared for the real thing.

Resources for Truck DKT Practice Tests

When it comes to preparing for the Truck DKT, you’ll find a wealth of resources available to help you study. Many state transport authorities provide official practice tests on their websites, which are closely aligned with the actual exam questions. These resources are invaluable, as they not only offer a glimpse into the kind of questions you’ll encounter but often provide explanations for the answers, enhancing your understanding.

In addition to official resources, there are also numerous apps and online platforms designed to assist you in your preparation. Some of these tools include quizzes, flashcards, and study guides tailored specifically for truck driving. These interactive resources make studying engaging and can help reinforce important concepts in a fun way. You can also find community forums or local study groups where you can discuss questions and share tips with other aspiring truck drivers.

Tips for Success on the DKT

Success on the Truck DKT comes down to effective study habits and a solid approach. First, create a study schedule that breaks your preparation into manageable chunks. This prevents you from cramming and helps reinforce your learning over time. Review the heavy vehicle road rules handbook thoroughly and take notes on key points. You might even consider highlighting important sections for quick reference.

When taking practice tests, try to replicate the actual testing environment as closely as possible. Find a quiet space, eliminate distractions, and time yourself. This practice will not only help you get accustomed to the pressure but will also train you to read questions carefully and think critically. After each practice test, review your answers to understand any mistakes and identify areas for improvement.

What to Expect on Test Day

As you prepare for the Truck DKT, it’s important to know what to expect on test day. Make sure to get a good night’s sleep and eat a nutritious breakfast to keep your energy levels up. Arriving at the testing center early can help reduce any anxiety, allowing you to feel more relaxed before the test begins. Don’t forget to bring all required documents, such as identification and any other necessary paperwork.

During the test, take your time to read each question thoroughly. Rushing can lead to mistakes, so it’s important to stay calm and focused. If you encounter a question that stumps you, don’t panic—move on to the next question and return to it later if time permits. This strategy helps you manage your time efficiently and maximizes your chances of answering as many questions as possible.


Preparing for the Truck DKT is an important step on your journey to becoming a professional truck driver. With the right resources and a solid study plan, you’ll be well on your way to success. Embrace the challenge, and soon you’ll be navigating the highways with confidence and skill!

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