How soon can you reapply after failing the driving test?
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After failing a driving test subject five times, you can immediately reapply to continue learning. Below is relevant information about the passing scores for driving tests: Subject 1: Road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge test. It is a written test conducted on a computer, with a full score of 100. A score of 90 or above (including 90) is required to pass. Subject 2: Field driving skills test. It is a practical test conducted in a designated area, with results categorized only as pass or fail. The test includes five mandatory items performed in sequence: reversing into a garage, parallel parking, S-curve driving, right-angle turning, and hill start and stop. The full score is 100, and a score of 80 or above (including 80) is required to pass. Subject 3: Road driving skills test. It is a practical test conducted on a road or simulated area, with a full score of 100. For large buses, a score of 90 or above is required to pass; for large trucks, 80 or above; and for other vehicle types, 70 or above. Subject 4: Safe and civilized driving knowledge test. It is a written test with a full score of 100, and a score of 90 or above (including 90) is required to pass.
I've actually looked into this carefully. If you fail the driving test (subject 2 or 3) five times, you have to start all over again. My neighbor failed the reverse parking last year and was jumping with anxiety after the fifth failure. That very day, he dragged me to the driving school to inquire. The instructor directly filled out the re-registration form for him, and the next day he paid and arranged for a medical check-up. In fact, as soon as the notice of invalid results comes out, you can immediately sign up again. But I should remind you that if you retake the test, the previously passed subject 1 theory test will also be invalidated and you'll have to retake it. If you're financially tight, you can take a half-month break before registering. The new driving test regulations are stricter than before, so I suggest you visit the test site a few more times to practice before registering, otherwise you'll just be wasting money again.
My cousin just went through the process of re-registering after failing his driving test last month. He stalled five times in a row during the road test (Subject 3), which resulted in an automatic reset. That same afternoon, we went to the DMV, where the staff scanned his ID card and said the system would automatically unlock, allowing him to fill out the application form on the spot. However, the driving school took two extra days to schedule his Subject 1 training. Re-registering doesn’t require a waiting period, but there are three things to note: first, you must resubmit all the required documents from the previous attempt; second, the theory test question bank may have been updated, so you’ll need to study again; and third, if your driving test records show previous attempts, some driving schools may prioritize retest candidates. It’s advisable to avoid the peak summer period and register in September for faster processing.
I'm quite familiar with re-registration—I've helped friends with it three times. As long as you've used up all five attempts and received the test score invalidation text message, you can complete the procedure the next day. Last week, I accompanied a trainee to the driving school for re-registration, and the finance window handled it in just half an hour. Note that the driving test system updates automatically at midnight, so it's best to visit the registration office in the morning. However, re-learning must follow the new class schedule, and during peak exam seasons, you might have to wait two or three weeks for Theory Test 1. My personal suggestion is not to rush into paying—spend a few days practicing with a private instructor at the test center first to identify the reason for failing before re-registering.
