You Can Resit

No pass limit exists in Australia. Learn the wait periods, the fees, and how to walk in calmer next time.

Read what to do after a fail

How many times can you retake the driving test?

Retake wait periods and fees by state

Wait periods and fees are set by each state's transport authority, not by a single national rule - so always confirm against the authority for your state and year. For New South Wales, Transport for NSW is the authority. If you fail the online Driver Knowledge Test final, you can resit 12 hours after a failed final test. The in-person DKT fee is $58 each attempt, while the online course carries one $58 fee for unlimited attempts. The Hazard Perception Test allows unlimited attempts with the $58 fee payable each time. For VIC, QLD and every other state, check the wait and fee published by that state's authority - VicRoads for Victoria, for example.

12 hoursNSW online DKT resit waitafter a failed final test
$58NSW DKT fee per attemptin-person, per Transport for NSW
UnlimitedNSW HPT attemptsfee payable each time

What to do after you fail - the recovery steps

A fail is feedback, not a verdict. Use the gap between attempts to fix the specific things that cost you marks rather than starting over blindly.

  1. 1

    Read your result sheet

    Note the exact topics or hazards you got wrong - that is your study list.

  2. 2

    Wait out your state's period

    For the NSW online DKT that is 12 hours after a failed final test; confirm your state's wait with its authority.

  3. 3

    Practise the weak topics

    Do free unlimited practice tests focused on the areas you missed, not a full re-study.

  4. 4

    Rebook and reset your nerves

    Book the next attempt only when your practice scores are consistently passing.

Free unlimited practice before your next attempt

The fastest way to turn a fail into a pass is repeated practice on the exact test format. Our free unlimited practice tests mirror the official structure so you walk in knowing what to expect. For the NSW Driver Knowledge Test that means 45 questions, and to pass you need 12 of 15 general knowledge and 29 of 30 road safety - both section minimums are required, per Transport for NSW. Start with free practice, and if you want a guided study path, the paid prep course bundles everything into one plan. Get the full course - .

Frequently Asked Questions

how many times can you fail the driving test
There is no limit on how many times you can fail the driving test in Australia. You can resit as many times as needed. Each state sets its own wait period between attempts and charges a fee each time - confirm both with your transport authority.
can you resit the driving test if you fail
Yes. If you fail any driving test in Australia you can resit it. For the NSW online Driver Knowledge Test you can resit 12 hours after a failed final test, per Transport for NSW. Other states set their own wait periods - check with your state's authority.
how long do you have to wait to retake the driving test in NSW
For the NSW online Driver Knowledge Test, you can resit 12 hours after a failed final test, per Transport for NSW. Wait periods for other tests and states differ, so confirm the current rule with the relevant state transport authority before rebooking.
is the practice test free
Yes. Our practice tests are free and unlimited, mirroring the official test structure so you can rehearse as many times as you need. A paid prep course bundle is available separately if you want a guided study plan, but the free practice always comes first.