Failing your driving test is not the end of your driving journey. The first thing you should do is try to find out why you did not pass, whether it is the writing or road test. Stay calm and ask to speak to whoever administered your exam. Most people are more than happy to tell you so that you will be successful the next time. They will give you points where you can improve on, whether it’s studying more or practicing more. Take this time to find out how long the waiting period is for you to take the test again. This will vary depending on the city and what test you failed. 

Written Test

After failing a written test, try to find out which questions you got wrong. This will give you a place to start when studying for the test again. It’s a good idea to go over all of your notes and brush up on your understanding of the road rules, as you probably won’t get the same questions again. If you focus on one specific area, then you may struggle in other areas when you take the test again. The best approach is to study for the next test the same way you studied for it the first time. Read your manual and take practice tests online. You can take them as many times as you wish, and the more you practice the more comfortable and confident you will be at the actual test.

Related: Tips to Pass Canadian Written Driving Test.

Driving Test

If you have failed your driving test, don’t get discouraged. You’re not the first to fail and you won’t be the last. Nervousness plays a big role in why many people fail their driving tests. Writing tests can be less stressful than driving tests, as you are on your own, and can work at your own pace. Driving tests, on the other hand, can be much more nerve-wracking as you take the exam with an office that will evaluate your driving skills, and ability to follow road rules. 

Related: Things you should do during your driving lessons.

Possible Reasons You Failed Your Drive Test

  • Not checking blind spots when switching lanes 
  • Driving too slow/too fast 
  • Not being able to reverse park 
  • Making mistakes when steering 

How To Get Over Failing Your Driving Test

The best way to get over failing your driving test is to not be too hard on yourself. Think about it as a practice test, and get right back into practice. Pay extra attention to your weak areas to maximize your chances of success for the next time.

At Central Driving School, we make it our number one priority to give our students the skills that they need to pass a driving test, whether it is written or driving. Contact us today to get started.