Driver License Office - Driving Skills Road Test Disqualification - Retake Information

Sep 18, 2026

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Driving Skills Road Test Disqualification notice explains why a driver was disqualified for not accurately completing the road test. It provides steps to prepare for a new attempt, including consulting Florida’s official driver license handbook and training videos, and scheduling an appointment online. The notice lists disqualification reasons such as failed maneuvers, crashes, dangerous actions, traffic law violations, and refusal or lack of cooperation, including bribery and related penalties.

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Driving Skills Road Test Disqualification

Retake steps and appointment rules

Reasons for disqualification

Fourth disqualification and possible suspension

Driver License Office 904 301 Blvd. W. Bradenton, FL 34205 Monday to Friday, 9 a. m. to 4:30 p.m. [taxcollector.com](taxcollector.com) Driving Skills Road Test Disqualification It was determined by the driver license examiner that you did not accurately complete your driving skills road test, and you have been disqualified. When you are ready to attempt the driving skills road test again, please know and complete the following: • Visit the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles' handbooks and manuals page ([https://www.flhsmv.gov/resources/handbooks-manuals/](https://www.flhsmv.gov/resources/handbooks-manuals/)), where you can view or print the Official Florida Driver License Handbook and obtain driving and education course information. • Watch our road test videos at our YouTube channel, [https://www.youtube.com/user/ManateeTaxCollector](https://www.youtube.com/user/ManateeTaxCollector). • Make your appointment through our online appointment system ([https://book.appointment-plus.com/7b4y9bem](https://book.appointment-plus.com/7b4y9bem)). • Only one attempt is allowed per day, and a $26.25 retake fee is charged for each subsequent attempt. • You will not be exempt from retaking areas that you previously passed. For information on taking the Class E road test after hours or on the weekends: • Email Ault's Driver Education Center ([aults@verizon.net](aults@verizon.net)), or call them at (941) 355-4202. • Visit the All Florida Safety Institute website ([https://allfloridasafetyinstitute.com/](https://allfloridasafetyinstitute.com/)), or call them at (866) 838-0055. For a full list of private providers, visit the state's driver license exams page ([https://www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id](https://www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id)cards/driver-license-exams/) . Reasons for disqualification • Accumulation of points • Failed maneuvers: o Quick stop o Backing o Turnabout / K-turn / Three-point turn o Simulated start/stop on grade o Straight-in parking • Crash • Dangerous action: o Driver license examiner has to intervene or has to take over vehicle during test o Vehicle stalls during testing and affects traffic o Loses control of vehicle, etc. • Traffic law violation according to chapter 316 of the Florida statutes (i.e., failing to stop at a stop sign, exceeding the speed limit, failing to comply with the Move Over law, any act subject to a citation, etc.) • Refusal or lack of cooperation: o Refuses to try any maneuver, or states “I can’t do that” o Offers bribe or “gratuity,” which is a second-degree felony (per Florida Statute 838.015) and which is punishable as provided in Florida Statutes 775.082, 775.083, and 775.084 o Argues heatedly about scoring instead of just discussing scoring o Accuses driver license examiner of discrimination or any other abuses Is this your fourth disqualification? Ensure you are prepared when attempting the driving skills road test a fifth time. If you fail or disqualify during the road test five times within a one-year period, your driving privilege will be suspended for one year. If this happens and you want to challenge the suspension, you must contact the Bureau of Administrative Reviews (BAR) office to request a hearing and gain approval to attempt a sixth driving skills road test. (Note: If a sixth road test is granted and you disqualify during it, you must serve the one-year suspension period before attempting the road test again.) Exams_RoadTestDisqual – Last update: 11/02/2021 This transaction may only be processed at the Driver License office.

FAQs

What causes a driving skills road test disqualification?

A disqualification is issued when the examiner determines the driver did not accurately complete the driving skills road test. It can result from failed maneuvers, crashes, dangerous actions, traffic law violations, or refusal/lack of cooperation.

What should you do before attempting the driving skills road test again?

Visit Florida’s handbooks and manuals page, watch the road test videos, and make an appointment through the online appointment system. The notice also states you must complete the areas without exemptions from previously passed items.

How many attempts are allowed per day and what is the retake fee?

Only one attempt is allowed per day. A $26.25 retake fee is charged for each subsequent attempt.

What happens if you are disqualified multiple times?

If it is your fourth disqualification, prepare for a fifth attempt. If you fail or are disqualified five times within one year, your driving privilege is suspended for one year, and a hearing request with the BAR office is required to seek approval for a sixth attempt.

Sep 18, 2026

Uploaded by Finn