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How long must a minor wait to retake a failed drive test?

  1. 14 days
  2. 7 days
  3. 30 days
  4. 3 days
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Correct answer: 14 days

A minor waits 14 days, not counting the day of the failure.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 3. The Testing Process: Behind-the-Wheel Test, page 6

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026