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How Many Time Can I Retake a Driving Test
If you fail you will need retake a driving test. The number of times that you can retake a driving test depends on the jurisdiction or state that you live in. Each state, through their department or division of motor vehicles determine the administration of your driver’s test. This includes the number of times that the test can be taken before you pass it.
The Number of Times You Are Allowed to Retest
Most all states will allow you retake a driving test an unlimited number of times if you fail it. What may differ is the amount of time that you have to wait between retake attempts. This can be 24 hours or 10 days, up to 30 days or even 6 months. A state may also impose a classroom training or study component for a driver that fails their driving test as a way to ensure that core competency is met.
Finding Information about a State’s Testing Standard
It is not possible or practical to list every state and their testing and retesting standard here. If you are curious about the testing standards for the state you live in on how many times you can retest, you should go to the motor vehicles website. This is usually found under the department of transportation for your respective state. On this website, you can also find study tips and how to prepare for a driving test in order to reduce the possibility of failing the test and having to retest.
