All 50 states and DC

How many times can you fail the permit test?

In 15 states you can retake the test the next day, and in Colorado, Missouri, Oregon, Utah and Wyoming the same day. 9 states make you wait 3 to 15 days, and Iowa leaves it to the examiner. 21 states publish no rule. Find your state in the table.

By state

Find your state.

Each state’s row as its own documents state it. A dash means the state’s current handbook and agency pages on hand don’t say.

What happens if you fail the permit test, by state
StateWait after a failTries allowedAfter repeated failsFee for a retest
AlabamaNot publishedNot publishedNot published$5.00 for each knowledge test
AlaskaThe following dayOnce a dayNot publishedNot published
ArizonaPublishes no retake ruleNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
ArkansasNot publishedNot publishedNot published$5.00 for each written test
California7 days for minors, not counting the day you failed3 attempts per applicationAfter 3 fails, you must reapplyNot published
ColoradoNo set wait: up to 2 tests a day online or at a driving schoolTwice a day online, or up to 4 at a driving school, 2 a dayAfter 4 fails at driving schools, later paper tests are at a DMV office$6.50 per online attempt ($5 testing fee plus $1.50 card fee)
Connecticut7 daysNot publishedNot published$40 to reschedule
DelawarePublishes no retake ruleNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
District of Columbia3 calendar daysNot publishedAfter 6 fails in a row, a 12-month wait from the first failThe test fee, whether you pass or fail
FloridaNot publishedNot publishedNot published$10 per written retest
Georgia1 day, then 7 days after a second failNot publishedAfter a second fail, a 7-day waitThe permit fee for each retest
Hawaii7 daysNot publishedNot publishedThe test fee again (online: $12 on Oahu, $11 in Hawaii County)
Idaho3 daysNot publishedNot publishedThe $5.00 knowledge test fee again
IllinoisNot published3 attempts per application fee, within 1 yearNot publishedNot published
IndianaThe next business dayNot publishedNot publishedNot published
IowaAt the examiner’s discretionNot publishedNot publishedNot published
KansasThe next working day4 chancesAfter a 4th fail, a 6-month wait$1.50 fee for a retest
KentuckyPublishes no retake ruleNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
LouisianaPublishes no retake ruleNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
MainePublishes no retake ruleNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
MarylandThe next business day, then 7 calendar days after a second failNot publishedAfter failing twice or more, at least 7 calendar days before each retestNot published
MassachusettsPublishes no retake ruleNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
MichiganNot publishedIn driver education, up to 2 retakes of the segment knowledge testNot publishedNot published
MinnesotaNot the same day: one written test a dayOnce a dayAfter 2 fails in a row, $10 for each later test$10 from the third test on, after 2 fails in a row
MississippiPublishes no retake ruleNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
MissouriRight away, unless the examiner asks you to come back laterNot publishedNot publishedNot published
MontanaNot published3 attempts per receipt, within 1 yearNot publishedNot published
NebraskaNot the same day, and 7 days before a 4th testNot publishedAfter 6 fails, a 90-day wait or a driver training courseNot published
NevadaThe next dayNot publishedNot published$10 per retest
New HampshireAt least 10 daysNot publishedNot publishedNot published
New JerseyPublishes no retake ruleNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
New MexicoPublishes no retake ruleNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
New YorkNot publishedOnline at school, as many times as the school allowsNot publishedNot published
North CarolinaPublishes no retake ruleNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
North DakotaNot the same dayNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Ohio1 day (24 hours)Once a day in person, with no limit, or 2 online attempts in a six-month periodNot publishedNot published
OklahomaAt least 1 dayAs many as needed in person, or 2 online attemptsNot published$4 for every failed attempt, due when your permit is issued
OregonThe same day, if the office has testing roomOnline: 2 in 24 hours, 4 in totalAfter 4 online attempts, you must test at a DMV officeThe test fee each time
PennsylvaniaThe following business dayOnce a dayNot publishedNot published
Rhode IslandAt least 8 daysNot publishedNot publishedNot published
South CarolinaPublishes no retake ruleNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
South DakotaNot before the next working day3 tries per fee, within 6 monthsAfter 3 fails in 6 months, the fee is paid againThe fee again after 3 fails or 6 months
Tennessee1 day2 attempts onlineNot publishedNot published
TexasNot published3 failed tests per application, within 90 daysAfter 3 fails or 90 days, a new application and feeThe application fee again after 3 fails or 90 days
UtahThe same day, if the office can fit you in (up to 2 tests a day)2 a day, and 3 attempts per fee within 12 monthsAfter 3 fails, another fee buys 3 more attemptsThe test fee again after 3 failed attempts
VermontAt least 1 dayNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Virginia15 days if you’re under 18, or once a day at 18 or olderOnce a day at 18 or olderAfter 3 fails, the classroom part of driver education before you test againNot published
WashingtonPublishes no retake ruleNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
West Virginia7 days (not tested twice within a week)Not publishedNot published$7.50 for each attempt
WisconsinNot published2 attempts online (in-home test)Not published$10 each time, online
WyomingRight away, up to twice in one day, or 3 days if you missed 13 or more questionsTwice in one dayNot publishedNot published

A dash means the state’s current handbook and agency pages on hand don’t say. Each state’s own sentence is in the sources below.

Checked against each state’s handbook, agency pages and rules on October 29, 2026. The documents’ own sentences are below the table. How we check facts

By the wait

From the same day to 15 days.

The wait after a first fail, as each state states it. The share of the 51 jurisdictions in each group, then the states in it.

The same day

5 states let you try again right away

The next day

15 states make you wait until the next day

2 to 7 days

6 states make you wait a few days

More than a week

3 states make you wait more than a week

The examiner decides

1 state leaves it to the examiner

Questions

Good to know if you fail.

How long do you wait to retake the permit test?

It depends on the state. In 15 states you can retake the test the next day, and in Colorado, Missouri, Oregon, Utah and Wyoming the same day. 9 states make you wait 3 to 15 days, and Iowa leaves it to the examiner. 21 states publish no rule. Each state’s rule and its own words are in the table and the sources below it.

How many times can you take the permit test in one day?

8 states say so in their documents.

  • AlaskaOnce a day
  • ColoradoTwice a day online, or up to 4 at a driving school, 2 a day
  • MinnesotaOnce a day
  • OhioOnce a day in person, with no limit, or 2 online attempts in a six-month period
  • OregonOnline: 2 in 24 hours, 4 in total
  • PennsylvaniaOnce a day
  • Utah2 a day, and 3 attempts per fee within 12 months
  • VirginiaOnce a day at 18 or older

The other states publish a wait, a number of tries per fee, or nothing at all.

What happens if you fail the permit test three times?

13 states publish a rule for repeated fails.

  • CaliforniaAfter 3 fails, you must reapply
  • ColoradoAfter 4 fails at driving schools, later paper tests are at a DMV office
  • District of ColumbiaAfter 6 fails in a row, a 12-month wait from the first fail
  • GeorgiaAfter a second fail, a 7-day wait
  • KansasAfter a 4th fail, a 6-month wait
  • MarylandAfter failing twice or more, at least 7 calendar days before each retest
  • MinnesotaAfter 2 fails in a row, $10 for each later test
  • NebraskaAfter 6 fails, a 90-day wait or a driver training course
  • OregonAfter 4 online attempts, you must test at a DMV office
  • South DakotaAfter 3 fails in 6 months, the fee is paid again
  • TexasAfter 3 fails or 90 days, a new application and fee
  • UtahAfter 3 fails, another fee buys 3 more attempts
  • VirginiaAfter 3 fails, the classroom part of driver education before you test again

Elsewhere the documents on hand give no rule beyond the wait.

Do you pay again to retake the permit test?

In 19 states the documents give a fee for a retest.

  • Alabama$5.00 for each knowledge test
  • Arkansas$5.00 for each written test
  • Colorado$6.50 per online attempt ($5 testing fee plus $1.50 card fee)
  • Connecticut$40 to reschedule
  • District of ColumbiaThe test fee, whether you pass or fail
  • Florida$10 per written retest
  • GeorgiaThe permit fee for each retest
  • HawaiiThe test fee again (online: $12 on Oahu, $11 in Hawaii County)
  • IdahoThe $5.00 knowledge test fee again
  • Kansas$1.50 fee for a retest
  • Minnesota$10 from the third test on, after 2 fails in a row
  • Nevada$10 per retest
  • Oklahoma$4 for every failed attempt, due when your permit is issued
  • OregonThe test fee each time
  • South DakotaThe fee again after 3 fails or 6 months
  • TexasThe application fee again after 3 fails or 90 days
  • UtahThe test fee again after 3 failed attempts
  • West Virginia$7.50 for each attempt
  • Wisconsin$10 each time, online

The other states don’t publish one.

Sources

Where each rule comes from.

Open a state to read the sentences of its handbook, agency pages or rules that give its row, each with a link to the document.

Alabama

$5.00 for each knowledge test

Each knowledge test costs $5.00.

“The fee for each knowledge test is $5.00, no checks accepted.”

Alabama Driver Manual, page 13
Alabama practice test

Alaska

The following day · Once a day

If you fail, you can retake the test the following day.

“If failed, the test may be retaken the following day.”

Alaska Driver Manual, page 11

After that, the DMV may let you retake the test once a day until you pass.

“if the applicant does not pass the knowledge test the first time, the applicant may retake the test the following day; if the applicant does not pass the second, third, and subsequent tests, the department may continue to allow the applicant to retake the test once per day until the applicant passes the test”

Alaska DMV, driver licensing rules (2 AAC 90.420)
Alaska practice test

Arizona

Not published

Arizona’s current handbook and agency pages on hand say nothing about retaking a failed knowledge test.

Arizona practice test

Arkansas

$5.00 for each written test

Each written test costs $5.00.

“THIS ACT REQUIRES A $5.00 FEE FOR EACH WRITTEN EXAMINATION.”

Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, page 13
Arkansas practice test

California

7 days for minors, not counting the day you failed · 3 attempts per application · After 3 fails, you must reapply

You get 3 attempts to pass before you must reapply.

“You are allowed three attempts to pass before you must reapply.”

California Driver’s Handbook, page 11

If you’re a minor, you wait 7 days to retake a failed test, not counting the day you failed.

“Minors must wait seven days to retake a failed knowledge test, not including the day of the failure.”

California Driver’s Handbook, page 11

The provisional licensing fact sheet says the same: 7 days, not counting the day you failed.

“If you fail the knowledge test, you must wait 7 days, not including the day the test was failed, before retaking the test.”

California DMV, provisional licensing fast facts (FFDL 19)
California practice test

Colorado

No set wait: up to 2 tests a day online or at a driving school · Twice a day online, or up to 4 at a driving school, 2 a day · After 4 fails at driving schools, later paper tests are at a DMV office · $6.50 per online attempt ($5 testing fee plus $1.50 card fee)

Online, you can take the test as many times as you need, but only twice in one day.

“You can take it as many times as needed, but only twice in one day.”

Colorado DMV, knowledge tests at home page

Each later online attempt costs $6.50: a $5 testing fee plus a $1.50 card fee.

“Subsequent attempts: $5 testing fee + $1.50 credit card processing fee = $6.50”

Colorado DMV, knowledge tests at home page

A driving school can give you up to 4 paper tests in total, and no more than 2 a day.

“May provide up to four DR 2252WE or DR 2252SP Driver’s License Written Examinations per applicant in total including written examinations taken at other CCDSs. An applicant may not take more than two tests per day, regardless of whether it is at one location or separate locations.”

Colorado DMV, driver’s license rules (1 CCR 204-30), page 73

After 4 fails at driving schools, any later paper test is taken at a DMV office.

“If an applicant fails four DR 2252WE or DR 2252 SP tests, regardless of when or at which locations the DR 2252WE or DR 2252SP tests are completed, all subsequent paper DR 2252WE or DR 2252SP Driver’s License Written Examinations must be taken at a Department driver license office.”

Colorado DMV, driver’s license rules (1 CCR 204-30), page 73

At a driving school, if you miss over half the questions on a first try, you wait until the next day.

“If an applicant misses more than 50% of the questions on a first test attempt, the applicant must wait until the next day to test again”

Colorado DMV, driver’s license rules (1 CCR 204-30), page 73
Colorado practice test

Connecticut

7 days · $40 to reschedule

After a fail you wait 7 days and pay $40 to reschedule the test.

“If you fail the knowledge test, you will need to wait seven days and will need to pay $40 to reschedule your appointment to retake the knowledge test.”

Connecticut DMV, knowledge and vision test page
Connecticut practice test

Delaware

Not published

Delaware’s current handbook and agency pages on hand say nothing about retaking a failed knowledge test.

Delaware practice test

District of Columbia

3 calendar days · After 6 fails in a row, a 12-month wait from the first fail · The test fee, whether you pass or fail

After a fail you can’t retest until 3 calendar days later.

“If you fail the driver knowledge test, you will not be allowed to re-test until 3 calendar days after the failed test.”

District of Columbia Driver Manual, page 12

After 6 fails in a row, you wait 12 months from the first failed test.

“If you fail your knowledge test six (6) consecutive times, you will not be allowed to re-test until twelve (12) months from the first failed test date.”

District of Columbia Driver Manual, page 12

DC DMV’s page says the same: 3 full calendar days.

“If you do not receive a passing score on the driver knowledge test, you may take the test again after waiting three full calendar days.”

DC DMV, Knowledge Tests page

You pay a fee for the test whether you pass or fail.

“You must pay a fee to take the knowledge test, whether you pass or fail.”

DC DMV, Knowledge Tests page
District of Columbia practice test

Florida

$10 per written retest

A written retest costs $10.

“Written re-tests (Class E Knowledge Exam).............................................................. $10”

Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 23
Florida practice test

Georgia

1 day, then 7 days after a second fail · After a second fail, a 7-day wait · The permit fee for each retest

After a fail you wait 1 day to retest. After a second fail, 7 days.

“If you fail the Knowledge Exam or Road Skills Test, wait 1 day to retest; after a second failure, wait 7 days.”

Georgia DDS, test and exams information page

Every retest needs an appointment and the permit fee again.

“All retests require an appointment and payment of the permit fee (cash or credit/debit cards only; no checks, money orders, or refunds).”

Georgia DDS, test and exams information page

The handbook says the same: after a second or later fail, wait 7 days.

“2nd or Subsequent Failure: You must wait 7 days before retaking the portion you have failed.”

Georgia Drivers’ Manual, page 14

The permit fee is paid before every attempt.

“The permit fee must be paid prior to every testing attempt.”

Georgia Drivers’ Manual, page 27
Georgia practice test

Hawaii

7 days · The test fee again (online: $12 on Oahu, $11 in Hawaii County)

If you get more than 6 wrong, you fail and wait 7 days to retake the test.

“If you obtain more than 6 errors, you will fail the examination and will be required to wait seven days before you are eligible to retake the examination.”

Maui County DMV, Class 3 instruction permit page

State rules set a wait of at least 1 week and at most 30 days after a fail.

“a mandatory waiting period of at least one week but not more than thirty days before the applicant shall be eligible for retesting.”

Hawaii DOT, driver licensing rules (HAR chapter 19-122), page 18

On Oahu, an online retake costs the full $12 fee again, after a 7-day wait.

“Yes, but it will cost another full test fee of $12. Also, applicants who fail testing due to knowledge must wait seven (7) days before attempting to retake the test.”

Honolulu Department of Customer Services, online permit test page

In Hawaii County, an online retake costs the $11 fee again, after a 7-day wait.

“Yes, but it will cost another full test fee of $11. Also, applicants must wait seven (7) days before attempting to retake the test.”

Hawaii County Vehicle Registration and Licensing, online written test page
Hawaii practice test

Idaho

3 days · The $5.00 knowledge test fee again

After a fail you wait 3 days to retest and pay the test fee again.

“IF YOU FAIL A KNOWLEDGE TEST, YOU MUST WAIT THREE (3) DAYS TO RETEST. YOU WILL ALSO BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE KNOWLEDGE TEST FEE AGAIN.”

Idaho Driver’s Handbook, page 32

The knowledge test fee is $5.00.

“Knowledge Test...............................................................................................$5.00”

Idaho Driver’s Handbook, page 5

A retest costs the same as the first test.

“Note: All Retest Fees are the Same as the Original Test Fees.”

Idaho Driver’s Handbook, page 5
Idaho practice test

Illinois

3 attempts per application fee, within 1 year

You get 3 attempts at each test within 1 year of paying the application fee.

“You are allowed three attempts to pass each exam within one year from the date you paid your application fee.”

Illinois Rules of the Road, page 16
Illinois practice test

Indiana

The next business day

If you fail, you wait until the next business day to retake the test.

“If you fail the knowledge exam, you must wait until the next business day to retake it.”

Indiana Driver’s Manual, page 10

The BMV’s page says the same: the next business day.

“If you fail a knowledge exam you must wait until the next business day before taking another knowledge exam.”

Indiana BMV, knowledge exam page
Indiana practice test

Iowa

At the examiner’s discretion

If you fail, you can repeat the test when the examiner allows it.

“An applicant who fails a knowledge test may repeat the test at the discretion of the examiner.”

Iowa Administrative Code, license examination rules (761 IAC 604), page 3
Iowa practice test

Kansas

The next working day · 4 chances · After a 4th fail, a 6-month wait · $1.50 fee for a retest

You can test again the next working day after paying the $1.50 fee for a retest.

“If you fail to pass either the written test or driving test, you may take again the next working day after paying a $1.50 re-exam fee.”

Kansas Driving Handbook, page 14

You get 4 chances. After a 4th fail you wait at least 6 months from the last fail.

“You have four chances to pass the written test and four chances to pass the driving test. After the fourth failure of either test, you must wait a minimum of six (6) months from the most recent failed exam before retesting.”

Kansas Driving Handbook, page 14
Kansas practice test

Kentucky

Not published

Kentucky’s current handbook and agency pages on hand say nothing about retaking a failed knowledge test.

Kentucky practice test

Louisiana

Not published

Louisiana’s current handbook and agency pages on hand say nothing about retaking a failed knowledge test.

Louisiana practice test

Maine

Not published

Maine’s current handbook and agency pages on hand say nothing about retaking a failed knowledge test.

Maine practice test

Maryland

The next business day, then 7 calendar days after a second fail · After failing twice or more, at least 7 calendar days before each retest

If you fail, you can retake the test the next day.

“If you fail the knowledge test, you may retake it the next day.”

Maryland MVA, knowledge tests page

After a first fail you can retest the next business day, if an appointment is open.

“You may retest the next business day after failing for the first time, if an appointment is available”

Maryland MVA, knowledge tests page

After failing twice or more, you wait at least 7 calendar days before each retest.

“After failing two or more times, you must wait at least seven calendar days before retesting”

Maryland MVA, knowledge tests page
Maryland practice test

Massachusetts

Not published

Massachusetts’s current handbook and agency pages on hand say nothing about retaking a failed knowledge test.

Massachusetts practice test

Michigan

In driver education, up to 2 retakes of the segment knowledge test

In driver education, a student who scores under 70 percent can retake the segment test up to 2 times.

“Each student who does not receive a minimum score of 70 percent or higher may retake the test up to two times.”

Michigan Department of State, driver education curriculum guide, page 47
Michigan practice test

Minnesota

Not the same day: one written test a day · Once a day · After 2 fails in a row, $10 for each later test · $10 from the third test on, after 2 fails in a row

You can take only one written test a day.

“You may take only one written test per day and must score 80 percent to pass.”

Minnesota Driver’s Manual, page 13

After 2 fails in a row, the third and any later test costs $10.

“If you fail two consecutive written tests, a $10 fee is charged for the third and any subsequent tests.”

Minnesota Driver’s Manual, page 13
Minnesota practice test

Mississippi

Not published

Mississippi’s current handbook and agency pages on hand say nothing about retaking a failed knowledge test.

Mississippi practice test

Missouri

Right away, unless the examiner asks you to come back later

You can retake the test right away, but the examiner may ask you to come back another day.

“If an applicant does not successfully complete any written examination required in this rule, they immediately may retake the examination; however, the examiner administering the examination shall have the discretion to require the applicant to return for a retake at a later date.”

Missouri Department of Revenue, driver license rules (12 CSR 10-24), page 13
Missouri practice test

Montana

3 attempts per receipt, within 1 year

Your receipt is valid for 1 year and allows 3 attempts to pass all the tests.

“Driver license receipts are valid for one year. For those testing, the receipt allows the applicant three attempts within that year to successfully pass all required examinations.”

Montana Driver Manual, page 19
Montana practice test

Nebraska

Not the same day, and 7 days before a 4th test · After 6 fails, a 90-day wait or a driver training course

A failed test can’t be retaken the same day.

“Any test failed may not be retaken the same day.”

Nebraska Driver’s Manual, page 20

The examiner manual sets 1 day between the first 3 tests and 7 days before the 4th.

“Retest on the written test is as follows: Tests 1-3 – one day between tests. Test 4 – the current date plus 7 days.”

Nebraska DMV, driver license examiner manual, page 33

After 6 fails, you wait 90 days from the last test or complete a driver training course.

“Failing six written tests results in having to wait 90 days from date of last written test to retest or show proof of successfully completing a driver training course.”

Nebraska DMV, driver license examiner manual, page 8
Nebraska practice test

Nevada

The next day · $10 per retest

If you fail, you can retake the test the next day.

“If you fail, you can retake the test the next day.”

Nevada DMV, written knowledge test page

Every retake costs a $10 retest fee.

“A $10 retest fee applies to all retakes.”

Nevada DMV, written knowledge test page

The handbook says the same: $10 for any retest.

“A $10 fee is charged for any retests needed before you can get your license.”

Nevada Driver’s Handbook, page 12
Nevada practice test

New Hampshire

At least 10 days

After a fail, your retest appointment is at least 10 days later.

“If either the knowledge test or road test is not successfully completed, the applicant will be provided with an appointment to retest not sooner than ten days from the failed test.”

New Hampshire Driver’s Manual, page 9
New Hampshire practice test

New Jersey

Not published

New Jersey’s current handbook and agency pages on hand say nothing about retaking a failed knowledge test.

New Jersey practice test

New Mexico

Not published

New Mexico’s current handbook and agency pages on hand say nothing about retaking a failed knowledge test.

New Mexico practice test

New York

Online at school, as many times as the school allows

If you fail the online test at school, you can retake it as many times as the school allows.

“Students who fail the test can take it again online as many times as the school allows.”

New York State Driver’s Manual, page 11
New York practice test

North Carolina

Not published

North Carolina’s current handbook and agency pages on hand say nothing about retaking a failed knowledge test.

North Carolina practice test

North Dakota

Not the same day

If you fail, you can’t retake the test the same day.

“If you fail any of the tests, you will not be allowed to retake the examination the same day.”

North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual, page 9
North Dakota practice test

Ohio

1 day (24 hours) · Once a day in person, with no limit, or 2 online attempts in a six-month period

After a fail you wait 1 day. There’s no limit on tries, but only once a day.

“If you fail – You must wait one day before retesting. There is no limit on how many times you can take the knowledge test, but you can only take it once in a day.”

Ohio Driver Manual, page 2

Online, you get 2 attempts in a six-month period.

“Online through BMV Online Services (two attempts permitted in a six-month period).”

Ohio Driver Manual, page 3

The BMV’s page says at least 24 hours before retesting.

“Applicants who fail the knowledge test must wait at least 24 hours before retesting. There is no limit on how many times the knowledge test can be taken in person. Online knowledge testing is limited to two attempts in a six-month period.”

Ohio BMV, driver license and graduated licensing page
Ohio practice test

Oklahoma

At least 1 day · As many as needed in person, or 2 online attempts · $4 for every failed attempt, due when your permit is issued

By law you wait at least 1 day after failing the written test.

“If you fail the written test, by law you must wait at least one day before retesting.”

Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 9

You can test as many times as you need, but only twice online. After that, in person.

“While the Written Exam can be taken as many times as needed, you may take the Written Exam online two times. After two fails on the online version, you will need to come see us in person for further attempts.”

Service Oklahoma, written knowledge test page

Every failed attempt adds a $4 fee, due when your permit is issued.

“As a reminder, there will be a $4 fee for every failed attempt added to your account that will be due at the time of issuance.”

Service Oklahoma, written knowledge test page
Oklahoma practice test

Oregon

The same day, if the office has testing room · Online: 2 in 24 hours, 4 in total · After 4 online attempts, you must test at a DMV office · The test fee each time

If you fail, you may test again the same day if the office has room.

“If you fail a knowledge test, you may test again the same day, depending on the DMV office testing resource availability.”

Oregon Driver Manual, page 10

Online, you can test twice in 24 hours and 4 times in total. After that, at a DMV office.

“If you fail a knowledge test, you may test two times in a 24-hour period. You may take the test online four times total. After four attempts you must test at a DMV office.”

Oregon Driver Manual, page 11

You pay the test fee every time you take a test.

“Every time you take a test, you must first pay the test fee and present proof of identity, date of birth, and current residence address.”

Oregon Driver Manual, page 9
Oregon practice test

Pennsylvania

The following business day · Once a day

If you fail, you can retake the test the following business day.

“If you fail the Knowledge Test, you will be permitted to retake the test the following business day.”

Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual, page 9

You can take the knowledge test only once on any day.

“You may take the Knowledge Test only one time on any day regardless of test location.”

Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual, page 6
Pennsylvania practice test

Rhode Island

At least 8 days

After a fail you wait at least 8 days to retake the test.

“Applicants that fail to pass the knowledge exam must wait at least 8 days before retaking the exam.”

Rhode Island DMV, Knowledge Exams page
Rhode Island practice test

South Carolina

Not published

South Carolina’s current handbook and agency pages on hand say nothing about retaking a failed knowledge test.

South Carolina practice test

South Dakota

Not before the next working day · 3 tries per fee, within 6 months · After 3 fails in 6 months, the fee is paid again · The fee again after 3 fails or 6 months

You can’t retest before the next working day. You get 3 tries per fee within 6 months.

“If you fail any of the tests, you may not re-test before the next working day. You may wait longer if you want more time to study the manual or to practice driving. You are allowed 3 opportunities to test for each fee paid within a 6-month period. After 3 failures in a 6-month period, the fee will need to be repaid.”

South Dakota Driver License Manual, page 10

The fee covers 3 attempts in 6 months. After that, you pay it again.

“For testing purposes, the fee allows you three attempts to pass a test within a 6-month period. After 3 attempts, or 6-months, the fee must be paid again. (SDCL 32-12-2)”

South Dakota Driver License Manual, page 7

The testing page says the same: the next working day, 3 tries per fee.

“If you fail any of the tests, you may not re-test before the next working day. You may wait longer if you want more time to study the manual or practice. You are allowed three opportunities to test for each fee paid within a six-month period.”

South Dakota DPS, driver license testing page
South Dakota practice test

Tennessee

1 day · 2 attempts online

A 1-day wait is required after failing the knowledge test.

“Mandatory 1-day waiting period is required after failing the knowledge test.”

Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, page 35

You can’t retake the test a second time on the same day.

“Applicants who do not successfully pass the Knowledge test on the first attempt or subsequent attempts, are not permitted to retake the examination for a second time on the same day.”

Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, page 36

Online, you wait 24 hours to retest and get only 2 attempts.

“Applicants who fail the knowledge test must wait twenty-four (24) hours to retest.”

Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, online knowledge test page

The online test allows up to 2 attempts.

“Applicants can only take the online knowledge test up to two (2) times.”

Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, online knowledge test page
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Texas

3 failed tests per application, within 90 days · After 3 fails or 90 days, a new application and fee · The application fee again after 3 fails or 90 days

After 90 days or 3 failed tests, you need a new application and fee.

“If you do not pass the knowledge and driving exams on your first attempt, your application will be held for 90 days. After 90 days or three failed exams, a new application and fee will be required.”

Texas Driver Handbook, page 13
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Utah

The same day, if the office can fit you in (up to 2 tests a day) · 2 a day, and 3 attempts per fee within 12 months · After 3 fails, another fee buys 3 more attempts · The test fee again after 3 failed attempts

You can take 2 written tests a day if the office can fit you in.

“You can take two written knowledge tests per day, provided the division can facilitate the testing.”

Utah Driver Handbook, page 33

The fee covers up to 3 attempts within 12 months.

“The fee allows for not more than three attempts to pass the written knowledge test within 12 months.”

Utah Driver Handbook, page 33

After 3 fails, you pay another fee for 3 more attempts.

“After three failed attempts at the written knowledge test, you may pay another fee for three more attempts to pass the written knowledge test.”

Utah Driver Handbook, page 33
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Vermont

At least 1 day

If you fail, you wait at least 1 day before taking another test.

“If you fail the test, you must wait at least one day before taking another one.”

Vermont Driver’s Manual, page 19
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Virginia

15 days if you’re under 18, or once a day at 18 or older · Once a day at 18 or older · After 3 fails, the classroom part of driver education before you test again

If you’re under 18 and fail, by law you wait a full 15 days to retake the test.

“If you fail the exam and you are under age 18, by law you must wait a full 15 days before you can retake the exam.”

Virginia Driver’s Manual, page 5

At 18 or older, you can test once a day.

“If you are age 18 or older, you are only eligible to test one time per day.”

Virginia DMV, knowledge exam page

After 3 fails, you take the classroom part of driver education before testing again.

“If you fail the knowledge exam three times, you will not be able to take it a fourth time until you complete and pass the classroom component of driver education.”

Virginia Driver’s Manual, page 5
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Washington

Not published

Washington’s current handbook and agency pages on hand say nothing about retaking a failed knowledge test.

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West Virginia

7 days (not tested twice within a week) · $7.50 for each attempt

You can’t be tested twice within a week after a fail.

“Applicants who fail either the knowledge or road skills test may not be tested twice within a period of one (1) week, in accordance with §17B-2-6, West Virginia State Code.”

West Virginia Driver’s Licensing Handbook, page 36

Each attempt at the knowledge test costs $7.50.

“The fee for a knowledge test is $7.50 for each attempt.”

West Virginia Driver’s Licensing Handbook, page 20

State rules say you may return in 7 days for another test.

“The applicant may return in seven days for reexamination.”

West Virginia DMV, driver’s license exam rules (91 CSR 4)
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Wisconsin

2 attempts online (in-home test) · $10 each time, online

Online, you get 2 attempts. A retry costs the $10 fee again.

“This program is limited to two attempts online. To pass, the applicant must receive a final score of 80% or better. If an applicant fails either or both exams, they may re-attempt one more time in-home. The $10 fee will be required each time.”

Wisconsin DMV, online knowledge test news release
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Wyoming

Right away, up to twice in one day, or 3 days if you missed 13 or more questions · Twice in one day

You can take the written test twice in one day.

“Applicants for a driver's license are allowed to take the written test twice in one day.”

Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, page 9

If you miss 13 or more questions, you wait 3 days to retest.

“Applicants who miss 13 or more questions must wait three days to be retested.”

Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, page 9

WYDOT’s page says the same: twice in one day.

“If you fail the written test, you may only take the same written test twice in one day.”

WYDOT, testing page
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