Last Updated on May 11, 2022 by Fair Punishment Team
Whether you’ve just recently hit the minimum age required to drive in your state or you’ve simply decided that you’d like to acquire your driving license – then there’s no secret that passing your driving test and successfully getting your driving license can seem like quite a daunting task.
Even though in a perfect world we would pass our test on the very first attempt, the reality is that most people find themselves needing to retake it a few times before they finally pass – and it’s a lot more common than you might think.
So much so, that the average first-time pass rate in the US is just under 50%, which means that the majority find themselves failing on their first attempt.
So, with that being said, if you’ve recently taken your driving test and failed, or you simply want to prepare yourself in the instance that you don’t pass on your first try, then rest assured that the majority of states will allow you to a few more attempts before needing to re-apply for a learning permit and start the process again.
Let’s explore this a little more:
How Many Times Can You Take The Permit Test?
Even though driving laws for learner drivers will vary from state to state across the country, it is worth noting that the majority of states will allow you to take your test three times before needing to start the process over again.
Even though it is worth checking what the rules are regarding retaking your learner test in your state, below we are going to be providing you with some examples taken from the biggest and most populated states to help give you an idea of what to expect.
Let’s take a look at them below:
- Texas: 3 attempts
- California: 3 attempts
- Florida: 5 attempts
- New York: Unlimited attempts (unless your learner expires and you need to apply for a new one)
In order to check how many times you will be able to retake your driving test, we strongly recommend that you make a visit to your local DMV, where a customer service representative will be able to assist you and provide you with all of the necessary information.
However, if you don’t wish to make the trip down to your local DMV (especially given how busy they can get with very long wait times each day) you could alternatively opt to just check out the DMV website, where you will be able to locate helpful information specific to your state.
Once there, you should be able to discover how many times you are allowed to retake your driving test in accordance with the laws and regulations put in place by the state that you are going to be taking your driving test in.
Now that you have a better understanding of how many times you will be able to retake your driving test, we are now going to be answering some popular questions that many learner drivers find themselves wondering.
So, without further ado, let’s go ahead and take a look at some of the most commonly asked questions by learner drivers below:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Normal For Learner Drivers To Fail Their Driving Test The First Time
As we have already mentioned above – yes, it is very normal for the majority of learner drivers to find themselves failing to pass their driving portion of the test on their first attempt.
For this reason, if you’ve recently taken your driving test for the very first time and didn’t pass, you shouldn’t be too hard on yourself or feel disheartened, as the majority of first-time drivers will also find themselves being unsuccessful on their first attempt, too.
It’s totally normal!
Failing on the first driving test is so common, in fact, that it is estimated that around 50% of learner drivers fail the very first driving test that they take, and just under 50% will also find themselves failing the written part of their driving test, too.
So, in other words, it is generally accepted that most learner drivers will find themselves needing to retake their driving test – which is why the majority of states are pretty lenient when it comes to resitting.
How Many Errors Are You Allowed To Make On Your Driving Test
This is a great question and directly proportional to whether or not you fail or pass.
Just like how states will vary the number of times a learner driver is allowed to retake their test before having to start the process all over again, it is also worth noting that each state has its own rules in place regarding the number of errors a learner driver is allowed to make while carrying out their driving portion of the test, too.
What Are The Most Common Reasons Learner Drivers Fail On Their First Attempt
If you’re determined to pass your test and you’re wondering what might cause a learner driver to fail on their first try, here are some of the most common reasons that will instantly lead you to fail on your driving test:
- Being unable to complete a task that an instructor specifically asks you to do. In addition, you might also fail your driving test if you do not listen to the instructions given to you by your instructor.
- Not being able to correctly use windshield wipers during periods of heavy rain.
- Not effectively and safely checking your blind spot area every time you wish to pull off from a parking spot or while merging into a new lane.
- Driving over the speed limit.
- Any clear signs of reckless driving, such as not stopping for pedestrians at traffic lights and other obvious examples of unsafe driving.
