Smarter people more likely to fail first driving test, according to study KTVU FOX 2 News Published September 6, 2017 12:14 AM PDT Share Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Published September 6, 2017 12:14 AM PDT LOS ANGELES - So if you fail your driving test the first time, don’t worry! It probably means you’re really smart. Or just a lousy driver. It could be both.