How long after failing the driving test can I retake it?
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If you fail the Subject 3 driving test, you can generally schedule a retake after ten days, depending on the availability of slots at your driving school. Both Subject 2 and Subject 3 retakes require a waiting period of 10 working days before you can book the test. The relevant regulations state: Each subject test can be taken once, and if you fail, you are allowed one retake. If you do not attend the retake or fail the retake, the current test session is terminated, and the applicant must reschedule the test. If you fail the Subject 3 safety and civilized driving knowledge test, the passing score for the road driving skills test remains valid. Within the validity period of the driving skills test permit, the number of retakes for Subject 2 and Subject 3 road driving skills tests cannot exceed five. If you fail the fifth retake, the passing scores for other subjects will be invalidated.
After failing the third driving test, I rescheduled the retake after just 10 days. During that exam, I was too nervous and hit the line while reversing into the parking space, so I knew I failed right away. I felt terrible at the time, but the driving instructor advised me to stay calm and use this interval for more practice. I went to the training site every day to drive a few laps, asked experienced driver friends to point out my mistakes, and studied the route map. By the retake day, I felt much more confident and passed in one go. So don’t lose heart—use this time to prepare well. Check the driving school’s notifications, as system updates in some areas might cause delays, but usually, you can get scheduled within 10-15 days. If the wait is longer, don’t panic—it might just be due to a full exam schedule, so contact customer service promptly to inquire.
