Michigan Driver License/Retake rules
Michigan Driver License Retake Rules & Failure Policies (2026)
Retest rules from Michigan DMV / Driver Services: how long you wait, how many attempts you get and what a retake costs.
No fixed wait is published for this exam
- Mandatory waiting period
No waiting period published; check with local office.
- Attempt limits
Online test: up to 2 attempts per calendar day
- Retest fee
The fee is paid for each online attempt
Next to the others
How Michigan Driver License compares
In Michigan, the road-sign section is scored separately from the rest of the knowledge test — one of 7 states.
Unlike 26 states, Michigan publishes no waiting period.
The Michigan Secretary of State publishes attempt limits, as do 17 other states.
A retest fee is published in 13 states, Michigan included.
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Before you retake
No waiting period published; check with local office.
Online test: up to 2 attempts per calendar day
The fee is paid for each online attempt