Licence & State Rules · New South Wales

New South Wales learner licence and theory test

This page summarises the official New South Wales learner licence knowledge test. It is an independent study guide, not an official publication.

Official testDriver Knowledge Test (DKT)
Pass markSee the official page
Minimum age16 (in person)
Hazard perception / extra sectionsSeparate Hazard Perception Test (HPT)

Book or check details on the official site: service.nsw.gov.au. Fees, documents and booking rules change — always confirm them there before you attend.

The best preparation is the official handbook (Road User Handbook (2026)) plus plenty of practice questions. Use our New South Wales practice test and work through the practice questions — every answer has an explanation.