Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Failing your first driving test can be very discouraging, so good for you for getting back out there! The waiting period to book another driving test after failing varies by state, so check your state DMV’s specific rules for an exact timeframe.
Look for your state’s driving test regulations in your DMV’s online driver license procedures or call your local branch to hear it from someone who knows.
The timing can vary greatly by state, as you can see from the following examples:
New York: One day
California: six weeks
Illinois: one year
No matter what you do, don’t try to skip your road test and
. The consequences can affect your driving career greatly, so the wait is worth it—even if it feels long.
Regardless of where you live, your car insurance will not be negatively affected by a failed road test, but that doesn’t mean you can’t look for a better policy! The
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