Copilot:
Yes — in Switzerland, failing the practical driving test three times can trigger a mandatory psychological or aptitude assessment before you are allowed to try again. This requirement is part of Swiss traffic‑medicine regulations designed to evaluate whether repeated failures may stem from issues that affect fitness to drive. Reddit YouTube
How the rule works
- After three failed practical exams, the licensing authority may require you to undergo a traffic‑psychological or medical‑psychological evaluation (“verkehrspsychologische Abklärung”).
- The assessment is performed by certified traffic psychologists or traffic‑medicine specialists. CURML
- The evaluation looks at:
- cognitive abilities relevant to driving
- stress management
- risk awareness
- reasons for repeated failure
- Only after a positive assessment can you be cleared to retake the exam.
Why Switzerland has this rule
Switzerland has some of the strictest road‑safety standards in Europe. The psychological evaluation is not a punishment — it’s a safety measure to ensure that repeated failures are not caused by deeper issues that could endanger the driver or others.

