Buy the French B Driving License Online

If you're planning to drive in France, the first step is obtaining a French driver's license. This can be done online via the ANTS site.

The B license permits you to drive vehicles weighing less than 3.5 tonnes and with the capacity of up to nine seats. This includes standard passenger cars as well as people carriers.

Driver's license test

If you're an EU driver or not the process to get your driving license in France will require passing a written test (code de la route) and a test on the road. You may need to take additional driving lessons to prepare for the test. You can also enroll in a driving school that will teach you. The exam can be repeated multiple times as you like however it costs EUR30 per session.

You may also take the test as an independent candidate. However this option is only available to people who hold a driver's license from their home country 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 at one of the special sessions designed for non-French speakers (examen ETG specifique).

You must attain a minimum score of 20 points to pass the driving test in a practical manner. There is no possibility of elimination errors. The examiner will not tell you immediately if you've passed or failed, however, you can verify your results online on the securite Routiere website within 48 hours of passing the test by using your number from the NEPH. You can download the digital version of your license once you have confirmed your passing. The France Titres page to order your French driving license allows you to buy your physical French license online.

A new driving licence in France is valid for five years. After five years, you'll be required to renew your driving licence by submitting a new application with the prefecture. You'll have to bring your previous driving licence, along with the passport photo and address in France. You can also apply for the renewal of your licence if would like to add a different category of vehicle or alter the name on your existing driving licence. However you must have been in France for at least six months in order to be eligible. You must also be a holder of an insurance policy for health that covers third-party insurance for automobiles.

Exchange of foreign driver's license

If you're moving to France and already possess a driver's license from your home country, there are a few conditions you have to meet. For instance you are able to exchange your licence only in the event that your country has a reciprocal agreement with France, and if it's still valid. Otherwise, you'll have to take an French driving test and pass it. The process of applying for a license could take as long as two years, but now that it is online, the process seems to be speeding up.

If you hold an international license from one of the countries that is a member of the EU or European Free Trade Association, (EFTA - Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway), or in the event that your British or Northern Irish licence was issued prior to 2013, then you may use it to drive in France. However, you must take out third-party liability car insurance before you can drive. These types of licences are called "permis de conduct." They're the size and shape like a credit card and they list your personal information, as well as the vehicles you're allowed to drive.

You must also be above the legal driving age in the country of your origin. You must also be over the legal driving age in your country. There are also other conditions that you must meet. For example your licence should have been issued before you arrived to France. The driving licence must be issued in your name and be written in your home language or with an official translation. It must be valid in the country in which you reside and must have been issued prior to the expiration date of your residence permit or visa.

In France, new drivers start with six points. The maximum amount of points they can receive is twelve. You can get a fine for each violation or lose points from your license. Your license could be revoked according to the number of points you've earned. If you're going to be in France for a long period and you're planning to drive, it's worth the trouble to learn how to drive here.

Learn to drive in France

If you're moving to France and would like to learn how to drive, you could enroll in a driving school or do the whole process yourself. Whatever option you pick, it will involve some serious hoops to jump through. The process to get your driving license in France will take a considerable amount of time with waiting times reported to be up to three months due to an absence of driving examiners. The actual test is similar to the UK's two-part theoretical exam and practical test.

The first thing you'll need to complete is pass the 'highway code test', or 'lecode'. It is a thorough test that will take you at least two months to complete. Don't rush through it or your French driver may give you the finger. This stage is essentially learning the code of the road and completing a number of'mock' tests. When you're confident enough, you can go for the real test.

The next step is to do an hour of driving with a professional driver. In France it is known as conduite supervisee and you must register with the prefecture to be approved. You will have to spend at minimum 20 hours of this before you even think about taking the test.

Another part of the accompanied driving is that you will have to keep a log of every journey you make. This is to make sure that you don't simply drive to school and back every day (that would be 3000 km but won't get you far). These journeys also have to be diverse, so driving around the village for a year might not cut it. You'll be fined and lose points on your French driving license if commit a serious offence such as drunk driving or speeding.

The left lane should only be used to pass cars and not for driving at a slow pace. If you're on the dual carriageway and you drive slowly in the left lane you will probably get pulled over by a French traffic policeman, so be ready.

Insurance

If you intend to drive in France, you will need a French B driving license. This license permits drivers to drive cars up to 3.5 tons. It also enables you to operate vehicles with fewer than nine seats. The permit is valid for 15 years from the date of issue. You may have to undergo a medical test to maintain your license depending on your age or category of vehicle.

You'll also require an insurance policy for third party liability for your vehicle. This policy will protect your vehicle in the event of an accident or theft. In addition, you must carry your driving license as well as insurance documents and registration papers for your car in your vehicle at all times. In some cases you'll have to carry your passport with you at all times.

Buying and insuring your car in France can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. In fact, it's easy and simple, particularly in the event that you already have a driver's license issued by an EU or EFTA country. Certain states have reciprocal agreements that facilitate the process.

A French driving licence (Permis d de driving) is a legal document that lists your personal details and the type of vehicle you're allowed to drive, and the date of the issue and expiry. It is also used as a proof of identity in most locations. It is an attractive pink plastic card that's about the size of credit cards.

You must notify your French permit immediately if it's lost or stolen. You can report it online through the ANTS website. You'll then be issued a temporary permit that's valid for two months. If you've committed an offence, you could also be fined or removed from your license. The maximum number of points is twelve.