NSW Driving Licence Tests
Complete NSW driving licence tests information. In order to progress through the NSW licensing scheme and get a full driving licence, you will need to pass NSW driving licence tests, including theory and practical.
NSW Driving Licence Tests
NSW uses a graduated licensing scheme. To get a full driver licence under this scheme, you will need to complete all stages as below:
| To get a… | You need to pass the… |
| Learner licence | Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) – computer-based |
| Provisional P1 licence | Driving Test – practical |
| Provisional P2 licence | Hazard Perception Test (HPT) – computer-based |
| Full licence | Driver Qualification Test (DQT) – computer-based |
Preparing for your NSW driving licence tests
Before taking the tests, you will need to prepare and study the relevant guide or handbook, and test yourself using the online practice tests and modules (for computer-based tests only):
Road Users’ Handbook and online practice DKT- A Guide to the Driving Test (PDF, 753Kb)
- Hazard Perception Handbook (PDF, 1.4Mb) and online practice HPT modules
- Driver Qualification Handbook and online practice DQT modules
Road Users’ HandbookHandbooks can be downloaded from the link above. If you need a hard copy, you can buy it from any registry or service centre.
Motorcycle licence tests
If you’re interested in applying for a motorcycle rider licence, please see the Rider licence section.
Heavy vehicle licence tests
If you’re interested in applying to upgrade your existing driver or rider licence to a heavy vehicle licence, please see Heavy vehicle licences.
