If you’ve previously failed your driving test, will your examiner know about it when you retake your test?
And what if you’ve failed your driving test multiple times? Will this make your examiner biased against you?
Do driving examiners know how many tests you’ve taken?
It doesn’t matter. Generally, no, examiners are not informed as standard. But if you have the same examiner or go to the same test centre multiple times, they might know you’ve been before. But this will not affect your chances this time around.
Consider the following:
- Driving examiners conduct multiple tests every day. They simply do not have time to learn everything about every driver they examine.
- Driving examiners are supposed to be completely impartial. Whether you pass or fail will depend completely on how you perform behind the wheel during your test. It will have nothing to do with how you performed during previous tests!
- Don’t believe the myth that examiners work with quotas, and that they will only pass a certain number of people each week. This simply isn’t true.
According to the DVLA: “Your driving examiner will assess how well you drive during your test. If you drive to the standard required, you’ll pass your driving test. It’s as simple as that.”
How Many Driving Tests Can You Take?
There is no limit to the number of driving tests you can take. You can take your test again and again until you pass.
However, you will have to pay for every test you take. Plus, if you fail your test, you have to wait at least 10 days before you can book another one.
What are the pass rates for driving tests?
According to the latest DVLA figures, the average pass rate across all practical driving tests is 47%. So, more than half of all learners fail their test the first time!
The data shows that the pass rate is about the same no matter how many tests you take. Only 41% of learners pass their test on their sixth attempt, for example.
How many times does it take the average person to pass their driving test?
Most learners should pass within three attempts, or maybe five at a push. But if it takes you more, don’t worry. We’re all different, and we all learn at different rates. If you find yourself failing your driving test again and again, you’re not alone.
In 2013, the government reported on a man who took 37 attempts to pass his test. But the main thing is, he did eventually pass!
Keep trying, never give up, and you’ll get there in the end.
Further Support For Your Practical Test
You’ll find loads of guides on our site to help you prepare for, and pass, your driving test:
- What is the best time to book a driving test?
- Understanding the Show Me, Tell Me questions.
- The ultimate guide to preparing for your driving test.
- How many lessons does it take to pass your driving test?
Practice Makes Perfect
The best way to prepare for your driving test is to become as calm, competent, and confident behind the wheel as possible. For this, it pays to get in as much practice as possible.
Beyond your structured driving lessons, it’s a good idea to get plenty of practice driving semi-independently, too. For this, you’ll need a car to drive in, and someone to supervise you.
You will also need learner driver insurance to cover you for any driving you do outside of your lessons.
Get your learner driver insurance from Go Girl and you can instantly switch to a new driver insurance policy once you pass your test. This way you can immediately start building up your no claims discount, meaning you can look forward to cheaper car insurance in no time at all. Get in touch for a free quote today.
