Do I Have to Retake My Permit Test

If you failed your permit test the first time around, you’ll have to retake it before you can move on to the next step in getting your license. You might be feeling a little discouraged right now, but don’t worry—that response is normal! Many teens feel the same way when they fail something the first time. Fortunately, retaking your permit test is much easier than taking it for the first time. The second time around, you know what to expect and will be better prepared to succeed. Keep reading to find out if you have to retake your permit test and how exactly you can do that.

Do I Have to Retake My Permit Test?

‍Yes, you will have to retake the permit test if you fail the written exam. The cost of the exam is $3.00 and you may take it at any DMV office. You will need to bring your current driver’s license and vehicle registration, as well as a form of identification that confirms your identity.

What Happens When You Fail Your Permit Test?

• You will have to wait until the next permit test is scheduled. If you fail the first written exam, you will have to wait until the next available test date.
• You will be required to pay another $3.00 and take another written exam.
• If you fail the second written exam, it is not necessary for you to retake the DMV permit test; however, if you pass your second written exam, you may still need a DMV driving test in order to obtain your regular driver’s license.
• If you do not pass your DMV written test, you will be required to take the DMV driving test at a cost of $45.00.
• You cannot obtain your driver’s license until you pass the driving test.
• You will need to pass a DMV road test before you can obtain your driver’s license.
• If you do not already have your driver’s license, you will need to take the DMV road test first and then return to the DMV office with a copy of your driving test results.
• You cannot obtain a learner’s permit at this time; however, if you are under 18 years old and have held a DMV driver’s license for at least six months, you may obtain a learner’s permit without having to retake the written exam or driving test.
• If you fail the written exam or driving test, you will be required to pay another $3.00 for each attempt and take another exam; however, if you pass both exams, it is not necessary for you to retake either one again in order to get your regular driver’s license.
• If your regular driver’s license has expired for less than six months, then it is necessary for you to take the DMV driving test again.

Retaking Your Permit Test

1. Go to the DMV office where you failed your permit test and pay a $3.00 fee.
2. Take your driver’s license and vehicle registration, as well as a form of identification that confirms your identity.
3. The DMV examiner will ask you some questions about driving, such as: how long have you been driving; do you have any other licenses or permits; what type of vehicle you drive; what are the conditions of your car; etc.
4. You will be asked to demonstrate certain skills, such as: changing lanes without straying from the center line; maintaining control of the vehicle in extreme situations (e.g., driving at night); etc.
5. After passing the written portion of the test, you will be asked to demonstrate some skills during a behind-the-wheel examination (or ‘drive’). This is when an examiner rides along with you in your car, watching and talking with you while driving around a closed course (called a ‘circle’). This type of driving is called the ‘behind-the-wheel’ portion of the test.
6. After passing your behind-the-wheel portion, you will go to the DMV office where you failed your permit test and retake your written exam.
7. If you still fail this second attempt, you can take a different type of permit test (such as ‘drive with supervision’) or start a different type of instruction (such as ‘driver’s education).
8. If you pass the behind-the-wheel portion of your permit test, you will be given a temporary permit to drive for six months. Your permanent driver’s license will be mailed to you at that time.
9. If you fail the behind-the-wheel portion of the permit test, you will have to take the written portion of the test again in order to get your permit back. You may also have to start another type of instruction (e.g., defensive driving or night school).
10. You may retake your exam six times in order to pass it and earn your driver’s license!
11. At the end of the behind-the-wheel portion of the exam, you will be asked to demonstrate skills such as parallel parking; avoiding collisions; staying within the speed limit; etc.

If You Don’t Have To Retake Your Permit Test

• Go to your nearest DMV office. You can find the nearest DMV office by visiting the DMV website or calling 1-800-777-0133.
• Complete the form listing all of your identifying information, including name, address, and date of birth.
• ‍You will need to bring your current driver’s license and vehicle registration as well as a form of identification that confirms your identity such as a passport or birth certificate. If you have any questions about what type of identification is acceptable for this permit test, contact the DMV at 1-800-777-0133 before you go to take it.
• Take and pass the written exam on road signs and traffic regulations in order to qualify for a permit test with an adult driver’s license. If you already hold a learner’s permit, you’ll be able to take an additional practice test after passing the written exam so that you can begin taking driving lessons immediately after passing the written exam.
• ‍You will have to pay the fee of $3.00 for the permit test, which includes the initial permit test, a practice permit, and a license plate sticker if you pass it. If you fail the written exam, you will have to pay another $3.00 to retake it and successfully pass it again.
• ‍You will need to bring your current driver’s license and vehicle registration as well as a form of identification that confirms your identity such as a passport or birth certificate. If you have any questions about what type of identification is acceptable for this permit test, contact the DMV at 1-800-777-0133 before you go to take it.
• ‍If you already hold will need to bring your current driver’s license and vehicle registration as well as a form of identification that confirms your identity such as a passport or birth certificate. If you have any questions about what type of identification is acceptable for this permit test, contact the DMV at 1-800-777-0133 before you go to take it.
• ‍If you passed the written exam, you will need to take the road sign and traffic regulations test in order to qualify for a permit test with an adult driver’s license.
• ‍You will need to bring your current driver’s license and vehicle registration as well as a form of identification that confirms your identity such as a passport or birth certificate. If you have any questions about what type of identification is acceptable for this permit test, contact the DMV at 1-800-777-0133 before you go to take it.

Conclusion

so, there you passed or failed. If you pass, then you’ll get your permit. If you fail, then you’ll have to take a different permit test or start taking instructions.  you did well and where you need to improve. If you want to get your permit, bring the completed form and your current driver’s license to the DMV office where you took your original permit test.