What Happens If I Fail the Texas DPS Exam
If you do not pass the Texas DPS Highway Sign and Traffic Law Examination, your score is shown immediately along with the areas where you missed questions. You can then review the relevant course content and retake the exam. No certificate is issued until you pass.
What You See After a Failed Attempt
Immediately after submitting, you will see:
Your score out of 30
Whether you passed or did not pass
A summary of question areas where you answered incorrectly, so you know what to review
How to Retake
After reviewing the material, you can retake the exam. The retake draws from the same official DPS question set, though the specific questions and order may vary between attempts.
Preparing for a Retake
Before retaking, go back and review the lessons that correspond to the topics where you missed questions. The course content is built around the Texas Driver Handbook — reviewing that content directly is the most effective preparation. Pay particular attention to road signs, right-of-way rules, and traffic laws, which are heavily represented on the exam.
Your Previous Progress Is Not Affected
Failing the DPS exam does not affect your completed lessons, quiz results, or course progress. Everything you completed before the exam remains intact.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Score shown after failing | Yes — immediately |
Areas to review shown | Yes |
Retake available | Yes |
Course progress affected by failure | No |
Certificate issued | Only after passing |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times can I retake the DPS exam? Retakes are available. Contact Driving Logic support if you have questions about your specific situation after multiple failed attempts.
Do I have to wait before retaking? You should review the relevant course content before retaking. There is no mandatory waiting period between attempts.
Will the same questions appear on my retake? The exam draws from the official DPS question set. Questions may vary between attempts — you may see some of the same questions and some different ones.
What if I keep failing the same type of question? Go back and re-read the lesson covering that topic. The Texas Driver Handbook is the source document for all exam content — if a topic is giving you trouble, reviewing the relevant handbook chapter is the most direct way to prepare.
Does failing affect my ADE-1317 certificate eligibility? No. Your certificate is issued as soon as you pass the exam, regardless of how many attempts it took. The number of attempts is not reflected on the certificate.