What to Do If You Fail the Driving Test 5 Times?

[VonJaxson]

If you fail either Subject 2 (Road Test) or Subject 3 (Driving Skills Test) five times, your previous scores will be invalidated. If you still wish to obtain a driver's license, you must cancel your personal information at the driving school and re-enroll for training. Relevant details are as follows: 1. Article 44 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses": Each subject can be taken once, and if you fail, you can retake it once. If you do not attend the retest or fail the retest, the current test session ends, and the applicant must reschedule the test. However, Subject 2 and Subject 3 tests must be rescheduled at least 10 days later. If you fail the Subject 3 Safety and Civilized Driving Knowledge Test, the passing scores for the road driving skills test remain valid. 2. No more than five attempts: Within the validity period of the learning driving permit, the number of scheduled attempts for Subject 2 and Subject 3 road driving skills tests must not exceed five. If you fail the fifth scheduled test, all previously passed subjects will be invalidated.

[LeDelilah]

I also failed my driving test several times before finally passing when I was about to give up. The key is not to get discouraged. Looking back, I was too nervous and made many operational mistakes. Later, I practiced an extra hour every day, found a quiet road to simulate the test environment, and especially repeated parallel parking and reversing into a bay until it became second nature. Before the test, eat something to keep your energy up—don’t go in hungry. After each attempt, immediately analyze the reasons, like checking the score sheet to see where you lost the most points, and improve accordingly. Practicing with a friend or instructor for real-time feedback is very helpful—don’t be afraid to ask for help. After persisting for half a year, things suddenly clicked, and my confidence grew. Remember, this is just a small step—don’t treat it as a measure of success or failure in life. Relax and approach the test like everyday driving, and you’ll succeed one day.

[DeFelix]

In my experience teaching others to drive, I've found that many people take more than five attempts to pass. The key is to analyze the root causes of failure. First, go to the DMV to get your test records and check the deduction points: if it's a road test mistake, focus on practicing weak areas like hill starts; if theory is the issue, use question bank apps more. Adjust your learning method and find a patient instructor—different teaching styles might suit you better. Don't rush to take consecutive tests; take a week's break to practice and build a solid foundation. Mentally, don't set limits for yourself; embrace the learning process. Simulate real-life scenarios, like practicing during rush hour, to enhance adaptability. Progress takes time to accumulate, so don't focus on the number of attempts. Take it slow, and as your skills improve, confidence will naturally follow, making it easier to pass.

[DelEmery]

Failing the driving test five times must be emotionally complex, but I've faced similar pressure before. Often, failure stems from excessive tension—I recommend deep breathing or taking a walk before the exam to relax. Set small goals, like mastering gear-shifting techniques first, rather than aiming to pass in one go. A calm mindset allows steady progress and skill application, much like how I learned bicycle balance only after falling. Give yourself room for mistakes without excessive self-blame. Focus on each operational step and ignore outcome pressure; post-test, reflect on improvements rather than dwelling on failure. Life has countless challenges—a driver's license is just one small journey.