How Many Times Can You Fail the Driving Test Before It Becomes Void?
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For the theoretical test (Subject 1) and the safe driving knowledge test (Subject 4), there is no limit to the number of attempts. If you fail, you can reschedule the test until you pass. However, for Subject 2 and Subject 3, if you fail the test after five attempts, you must start over from Subject 1. Below are the details: 1. Subject 2: You can take the test once, and if you fail, you can retake it once. If you do not take the retest or fail the retest, the test is terminated, and you must reschedule the test after ten days. Within the validity period of the driving skill test permit, you cannot schedule Subject 2 more than five times. If you fail the fifth attempt, all previously passed subjects will be voided. 2. Subject 3: Similar to Subject 2, you cannot schedule Subject 3 more than five times. If you fail the fifth attempt, all previously passed subjects will be voided. For Subject 3, you can take the test once, and if you fail, you can pay for a retest immediately. If you do not take the retest or fail the retest, the test is terminated, and you must reschedule the test after ten days.
I've been teaching driving for ten years, and students have five attempts each for Subject 2 and Subject 3. Here's a real-life example: Last year, a student failed their fourth attempt at Subject 2 and was shaking so badly they couldn't even fasten the seatbelt. The key point is that failing a single subject five times invalidates all previous results, requiring a fresh payment and registration. However, there's no limit on attempts for Subject 1 and the Safe & Civilized Driving Theory test—you can retake them until you pass. The three-year validity period starts from passing Subject 1. If you've failed Subject 2 or 3 four times, I recommend taking a few weeks to adjust your mindset before the fifth attempt. Always seek an experienced coach to target your weak spots—I've seen many students barely pass on their fifth try.
