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.
| State | Wait after a fail | Tries allowed | After repeated fails | Fee for a retest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Not published | Not published | Not published | $5.00 for each knowledge test |
| Alaska | The following day | Once a day | Not published | Not published |
| ArizonaPublishes no retake rule | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Arkansas | Not published | Not published | Not published | $5.00 for each written test |
| California | 7 days for minors, not counting the day you failed | 3 attempts per application | After 3 fails, you must reapply | Not published |
| 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) |
| Connecticut | 7 days | Not published | Not published | $40 to reschedule |
| DelawarePublishes no retake rule | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| District of Columbia | 3 calendar days | Not published | After 6 fails in a row, a 12-month wait from the first fail | The test fee, whether you pass or fail |
| Florida | Not published | Not published | Not published | $10 per written retest |
| Georgia | 1 day, then 7 days after a second fail | Not published | After a second fail, a 7-day wait | The permit fee for each retest |
| Hawaii | 7 days | Not published | Not published | The test fee again (online: $12 on Oahu, $11 in Hawaii County) |
| Idaho | 3 days | Not published | Not published | The $5.00 knowledge test fee again |
| Illinois | Not published | 3 attempts per application fee, within 1 year | Not published | Not published |
| Indiana | The next business day | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Iowa | At the examiner’s discretion | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Kansas | The next working day | 4 chances | After a 4th fail, a 6-month wait | $1.50 fee for a retest |
| KentuckyPublishes no retake rule | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| LouisianaPublishes no retake rule | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| MainePublishes no retake rule | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Maryland | The next business day, then 7 calendar days after a second fail | Not published | After failing twice or more, at least 7 calendar days before each retest | Not published |
| MassachusettsPublishes no retake rule | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Michigan | Not published | In driver education, up to 2 retakes of the segment knowledge test | Not published | Not published |
| 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 |
| MississippiPublishes no retake rule | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Missouri | Right away, unless the examiner asks you to come back later | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Montana | Not published | 3 attempts per receipt, within 1 year | Not published | Not published |
| Nebraska | Not the same day, and 7 days before a 4th test | Not published | After 6 fails, a 90-day wait or a driver training course | Not published |
| Nevada | The next day | Not published | Not published | $10 per retest |
| New Hampshire | At least 10 days | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| New JerseyPublishes no retake rule | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| New MexicoPublishes no retake rule | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| New York | Not published | Online at school, as many times as the school allows | Not published | Not published |
| North CarolinaPublishes no retake rule | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| North Dakota | Not the same day | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Ohio | 1 day (24 hours) | Once a day in person, with no limit, or 2 online attempts in a six-month period | Not published | Not published |
| Oklahoma | At least 1 day | As many as needed in person, or 2 online attempts | Not published | $4 for every failed attempt, due when your permit is issued |
| 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 |
| Pennsylvania | The following business day | Once a day | Not published | Not published |
| Rhode Island | At least 8 days | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| South CarolinaPublishes no retake rule | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| 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 |
| Tennessee | 1 day | 2 attempts online | Not published | Not published |
| Texas | Not published | 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 |
| 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 |
| Vermont | At least 1 day | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| 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 | Not published |
| WashingtonPublishes no retake rule | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| West Virginia | 7 days (not tested twice within a week) | Not published | Not published | $7.50 for each attempt |
| Wisconsin | Not published | 2 attempts online (in-home test) | Not published | $10 each time, online |
| Wyoming | Right away, up to twice in one day, or 3 days if you missed 13 or more questions | Twice in one day | Not published | Not 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 next day
15 states make you wait until the next day
Alaska, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont
2 to 7 days
6 states make you wait a few days
District of Columbia, Idaho, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, West Virginia
More than a week
3 states make you wait more than a week
The examiner decides
1 state leaves it to the examiner
Not published
21 states don’t publish a wait
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin
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.”
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.”
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”
Arizona
Not published
Arizona’s current handbook and agency pages on hand say nothing about retaking a failed knowledge test.
Arizona practice testArkansas
$5.00 for each written test
Each written test costs $5.00.
“THIS ACT REQUIRES A $5.00 FEE FOR EACH WRITTEN EXAMINATION.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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”
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.”
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.”
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”
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.”
Delaware
Not published
Delaware’s current handbook and agency pages on hand say nothing about retaking a failed knowledge test.
Delaware practice testDistrict 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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Florida
$10 per written retest
A written retest costs $10.
“Written re-tests (Class E Knowledge Exam).............................................................. $10”
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.”
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).”
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.”
The permit fee is paid before every attempt.
“The permit fee must be paid prior to every testing attempt.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
The knowledge test fee is $5.00.
“Knowledge Test...............................................................................................$5.00”
A retest costs the same as the first test.
“Note: All Retest Fees are the Same as the Original Test Fees.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Kentucky
Not published
Kentucky’s current handbook and agency pages on hand say nothing about retaking a failed knowledge test.
Kentucky practice testLouisiana
Not published
Louisiana’s current handbook and agency pages on hand say nothing about retaking a failed knowledge test.
Louisiana practice testMaine
Not published
Maine’s current handbook and agency pages on hand say nothing about retaking a failed knowledge test.
Maine practice testMaryland
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.”
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”
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”
Massachusetts
Not published
Massachusetts’s current handbook and agency pages on hand say nothing about retaking a failed knowledge test.
Massachusetts practice testMichigan
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.”
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.”
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.”
Mississippi
Not published
Mississippi’s current handbook and agency pages on hand say nothing about retaking a failed knowledge test.
Mississippi practice testMissouri
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Every retake costs a $10 retest fee.
“A $10 retest fee applies to all retakes.”
The handbook says the same: $10 for any retest.
“A $10 fee is charged for any retests needed before you can get your license.”
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 Jersey
Not published
New Jersey’s current handbook and agency pages on hand say nothing about retaking a failed knowledge test.
New Jersey practice testNew Mexico
Not published
New Mexico’s current handbook and agency pages on hand say nothing about retaking a failed knowledge test.
New Mexico practice testNew 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.”
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 testNorth 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.”
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.”
Online, you get 2 attempts in a six-month period.
“Online through BMV Online Services (two attempts permitted in a six-month period).”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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 testSouth 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.”
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)”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
The online test allows up to 2 attempts.
“Applicants can only take the online knowledge test up to two (2) times.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Washington
Not published
Washington’s current handbook and agency pages on hand say nothing about retaking a failed knowledge test.
Washington practice testWest 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.”
Each attempt at the knowledge test costs $7.50.
“The fee for a knowledge test is $7.50 for each attempt.”
State rules say you may return in 7 days for another test.
“The applicant may return in seven days for reexamination.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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