Buy the French B Driving License Online

If you plan to drive in France, the first step is to obtain an French driver's license. This can be done online through the ANTS website.

The B license permits you to drive vehicles that weigh less than 3.5 tonnes and with an maximum of nine seats. This includes standard passenger vehicles as well as people carriers.

Driver's license test

You must pass a written test called the code de la route (road code), and a practical driving test to obtain your French driving license. In some cases, you may need to complete additional driving lessons to prepare for the test. You can also attend an instructor at a driving school who will teach you. There are no restrictions to the number of times you can sit for the exam and it's priced at EUR30 per time.

You may also take the exam as an independent candidate. However, this option is only available to people who have a driver's license from their country of origin that is issued in English. In addition, you must provide a medical certificate or a document certifying your handicap, known as a "reconnaissance de qualite de travailleur handicape". You can then take the test in one of the special sessions for non-French speakers (examen ETG specifique).

You must get at least 20 points to pass the driving test. There is no possibility of elimination mistakes. The examiner won't tell you immediately if you've passed or failed, but you can examine your results online at the securite Routiere website within 48 hours of passing the test with your number from the NEPH. You can download the digital version of your permit after you've confirmed your success. The France Titres page for ordering your French driving license will allow you to buy your physical French license online.

In France the new driving license is valid for five years. After that, you'll need renew it by submitting an application for a new one with the prefecture. You'll have to bring your old driving license as well as a passport photo and a French address. You can also apply for an additional licence if you would like to add a different category of vehicle or change the name on your existing driving licence. However, you must have lived in France for at least six months to be eligible. You must also be covered by a current health insurance policy that provides third-party liability coverage for automobiles.

Exchange of foreign driving license

If you're moving to France and already possess a driver's license from your home country, there are some conditions that you must meet. For instance you can only exchange your license in the event that your country has a reciprocal agreement with France and it's still valid. In other cases, you'll need to take a French driving test and pass it. The process for applying can take between two and three years but now that it's online, the process seems to be moving faster.

If your license is from a country a member of the EU or European Free Trade Association (EFTA - Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway) or in the case of a British or Northern Irish license that was issued before 2013, you can use it in France. However, you must take out third-party liability car insurance prior to the time you are allowed to drive. These kinds of licenses are known as "permis d b1 - full report, de conduire." They are the size and shape of a credit card and include your personal information, along with the vehicles you are allowed to drive.

Additionally, you should not have outstanding traffic convictions or fines on your license. You must also be above the legal age to drive in your country of origin. There are additional requirements that you have to be able to meet, for instance the fact that your license was issued before you arrived in France. The driving license must be in your name, written in your native language, or accompanied by an official translation. It must be valid in the country in which you reside and must have been issued before the expiration date of your visa or residence permit.

In France, new drivers start with six points. They can earn up to 12 points in total. Each time you make a mistake you can be assessed a fine or have points removed from your license. Based on the number of points you have, suspension Du permis de conduire et permis retiré your license could be suspended for a certain period of time. If you're planning to stay in France for a long time it is worth the trouble to learn how to drive here.

Learn to drive in France

You can enroll in a driving course or learn to drive on your own if are planning to move to France. Whatever option you choose there will be a lot of hurdles to get through. The process to get your driving license in France will take a significant amount of time and waiting times are reported to be up to three months due to an absence of driving examiners. However, the actual test is very similar to the two-part theory and practical exam taken in the UK.

The first thing you'll have to complete is pass an 'highway code"lecode" or a similar test. It is a thorough test that should take at least a couple of months to be completed, so don't try to rush it or your French driver will probably take a swipe at you (not as we have learned from personal experiences). This stage involves learning the highway code and taking a lot of'mock tests'. Once you're confident, you can move on to the real thing.

The next step is to complete an hour of driving with a professional driver. This is called conduite supervisee in France and you'll need to be registered with a prefecture before being certified as such. You will have to spend at minimum 20 hours of this before you are able to think about taking the practical test.

Another aspect of accompanied driving is that you will be required to keep a log of all the journeys you make. This is to ensure that you don't simply go to school and home every day (that would be 3000 km but won't get you far). This journey also has to be varied, so driving in your village each day for the entire year might not be enough. You will be penalized and lose points on your French driving license if commit a serious offense like drunk driving or speeding.

The left lane should only be used to pass cars and not for speeding. If you're on dual carriageways and driving slowly in the left lane you're likely to get stopped by an French traffic policeman, so be prepared.

Insurance

You will need to have a French B license if you plan on driving in France. This license allows drivers to drive cars up to 3.5 tons. This permit also permits you to drive cars with not more than nine seats. The permit is valid 15 years from the date of issue. You may have to undergo a medical test to keep your license valid based on your age or category of vehicle.

You'll also require a third-party liability insurance policy for your vehicle. This policy will protect your vehicle in the event of an incident or theft. Additionally, you should carry your driver's license, insurance documents, and registration papers for your car in your vehicle at all times. In some cases you may also require carrying your passport.

The process of purchasing and insuring your vehicle in France isn't easy, but it doesn't have to be. It's simple and simple, especially when you hold an international driving licence from a country that is an EU/EFTA member. Certain states have reciprocal agreements that make the process easier.

The French driving license (permis d'conduire) is an document that includes your personal information, the kind and date of expiry of the vehicle you're allowed to drive. It can also be used as a proof of identity in most places. It is an attractive pink plastic card that's about the size of a credit card.

It is important to be aware that should your French permit is lost or stolen you must notify the police immediately. You can do this by visiting the ANTS site. You'll then be issued an interim permit that's valid for two months. If you've committed an offence, you could be penalized or lose points from your license. The maximum amount is twelve points.