BitLocker specifically allows multiple attempts to enter the recovery key before locking the drive. The exact number of attempts may vary depending on settings configured by the system administrator or user. By default, BitLocker allows up to 48 attempts to enter a recovery key. Once this limit is exceeded, the drive will be locked and additional steps will be required to unlock it. However, it's worth noting that the number of attempts and behavior can be customized through Group Policy settings or by using the manage-bde command-line tool in Windows.