If you do not pass the comprehensive final exam on your first try, don't worry — you get more than one attempt. The final exam requires 70% to pass (you can miss no more than 30% of the questions).
Retaking the Final Exam
If you score below 70%, you can retake the exam with a different set of questions drawn from the test bank. You are not required to repeat the entire course before retaking, though you may review the material first — we recommend going back over the topics tied to the questions you missed.
The Three-Attempt Limit
You have up to three attempts to pass the comprehensive final exam. This limit is set by Texas rule (16 TAC §84.503(d)(4)): if you fail the final exam three times, you fail the course.
What Happens If You Fail Your Third Attempt
Your third attempt is your last one. If you do not reach 70% on that third try, you fail the course under 16 TAC §84.503(d)(4). At Happy Drivers Ed, a third failure resets your course progress and you begin the course again from the start — so it pays to review the material thoroughly before you use your final attempt.
Review Before You Retake
After a failed attempt, revisit the lesson content that covers the questions you missed. A solid understanding of Texas traffic laws and safe-driving rules will help you pass the course exam and the DPS written test.
For more on scoring and the exam format, see What score do I need to pass?.