France - Driver License (Car, Motor Bike, Scooter)

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Procedure

Below are the steps which provides you information about what you have to go through to get your French driver license. Since there are various types of license like Car, Bike, Scooter and others we have provided the following link which will take you to the French service for public website which can list down things that you require : French Public Service Website (In French)

1. Please follow the following steps to obtain a neww French Driver License.
2. To apply for a driving test, go through the prefecture or a driving school to get a registration form Cerfa 14866*01, which needs to be submitted along with
   1. Proof of identity or residency permit
   2. Two recent passport-sized photos
   3. Two self-addressed envelopes
   4. Medical certificate confirming you are fit to drive.
3. You will have to take a theory exam which is available in books and as a practical test, which you can practise before taking the test.
4. You have to pass the theory exam first. You then have five attempts over three years to pass the practical test, which is 25 minutes of driving in normal traffic conditions and you would be also tested for first aid knowledge.
5. Youll find out the result of the test in 2 days; if you pass you will get a temporary licence to use until your formal licence is issued within four months.
6. If you fail the test, it can take many months to retake; ask at your test centre. You can have a translator for both the theory and practical parts of the test.
   
   

For getting a French driver license you could also approach the driving schools in France but they are very expensive. The only advantage of approaching the driving schools are they take care of the paper works.

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Required Documents

1. Proof of identity or residency permit
2. Two recent passport-sized photos
3. Two self-addressed envelopes
4. Medical certificate confirming you are fit to drive.

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Local Prefectures address can be obtained from the following link : Local Prefectures

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