Driving license: how to pass the code (common theoretical test or ETG)?
Verified 27 July 2023 - Legal and Administrative Information Directorate (Prime Minister)
The Common General Theoretical Test (ETG) Permits B1, B, BE, C, D, EC, FROM, C1, D1, C1E, D1E.
If you want to pass the motorcycle license A1 or A2, you must pass a motorcycle code (ETM: titleContent).
FYI
the rules are different if you have a disability (deaf or hard of hearing, dys disorder).
Driving school
Step-by-step approach
You can prepare theETG: titleContent :
- from 15 yearss under early learning of driving,
- from 16 yrs for the classic formula.
Registration costs €30.
If the code fails, you must repay this amount.
The driving school may charge you in addition to the training fee.
The driving school enrolls you in an examination center.
The driving school must offer you a standard driving education contract.
That contract shall specify in particular the program and the course of training, on price training and administrative services, obligations of each, the means of payment.
In addition to the training offered by the driving school, you can test your knowledge on the road safety website trying to answer 24 questions.
The YouTube channel My driving school at home offers thematic episodes to revise the code.
The driving school informs you of the location, of the date and the schedule of the examination.
Before starting the test, you must present your summons and one identity document.
Your ID must be valid or expired for less than 2 years.
You must respond to 40 questions multiple choice.
To pass the code, you must have 35 or more correct responses.
You get the results by email or by post.
You retain the benefit of the code for 5 years.
You retain the benefit of the code in the event of a change in the training course.
For example, if you choose a guided learning after a classical apprenticeship.
As a free candidate
Step-by-step approach
You can pass theETG: titleContent :
- from 15 years under the early learning of driving,
- from 16 yrs for the classic formula.
Registration costs €30.
If the code fails, you must repay this amount.
Payment is made online on the site of the accredited center.
To pass the code, you need a permit file number: the harmonized prefectural registration number (NEPH).
The demand is done online on the website of ANTS: titleContent.
The online service can be accessed through FranceConnect or with your identifiers ANTS: titleContent.
If you do not have ANTS credentials, it is proposed to create an account to have a personal space on the ANTS website.
Prepare the following documents, in photographic or digitized version :
- Proof of identity
- Proof of domicile less than 6 months
- 1 photo ID or 1 digital photo-signature
- If necessary, medical advice (form cerfa no. 14880)
- For a minor or under legal guardianship, 1 copy of the proof of identity of his legal representative
- If you are French, aged from 17 years to 25 years, individual certificate of participation in the Defense and Citizenship Day (JDC), or individual exemption certificate, or national service status certificate, or provisional national service status certificate
- If you are a foreigner, proof of regularity of the stay or, if you are exempt from a residence permit, proof of your presence in France for at least 6 months (payroll, rent receipt...)
Driver's license: register online for the exam (NEPH number assignment)
You must register at an authorized center: Exacode, France code, La Poste, SMS, Dekra, Pearson Vue, Bureau Veritas.
Register for the Exacode Code Review
Register for the code review with France Code
Register for the code review with La Poste
Register for the Code Review at an SMS Center
Sign up for the code review with Dekra
You can test your knowledge on the road safety website trying to answer 24 questions.
The YouTube channel My drive home school offers thematic episodes to revise the code.
The examination center you have chosen confirms your registration and sends you a summons.
Before starting the test, you must present your summons and one identity document .
Your ID must be valid or expired for less than 2 years.
You must respond to 40 questions multiple choice.
To pass the code, you must have 35 or more correct responses.
You get the results by email or by post.
You retain the benefit of the code for 5 years.
You retain the benefit of the code in the event of a change in the training course.
For example, if you choose a guided learning after a classical apprenticeship.
Who can help me?
Find who can answer your questions in your region
- National Agency for Secure Titles (ANTS) - Driving license
By E-mail
Access to contact form
By telephone
34,00
Monday to Friday from 7:45 am to 7 pm and Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm. Cost of a local call
09 70 83 07 07 from the Overseas foreigner
- Directive 2006/126 of 20 December 2006 on driving licensesKnowledge test (Annex II)
- Highway Code: Articles L221-1 A to L221-10Access to theoretical tests and organization
- Highway Code: Articles R211-3 to R211-7Driving training
- Highway Code: Articles R221-3-1 to R221-3-3Organization of tests
- Decree n°2020-142 of 20 February 2020 defining the model driving education contract
- Order of 22 December 2009 on the teaching of the driving of category B motor vehicles in an approved educational establishment
- Order of 27 April 2016 laying down the specifications for the organization of driving license tests
- Order of 1 June 2016 on the fee paid for passing the general theoretical test of the driving license
- Order of 26 April 2013 on the notification of the results of driving license examinations
- Order of 19 January 2012 establishing the list of qualifications enabling applicants for driving license examinations to prove their identity
- Order of 20 April 2012 laying down the conditions for the issue, issue and validity of driving licenses
- Driver's license: register online for the exam (NEPH number assignment)
Online service
- Driving license: find a certified school near you
Search tools
- Register for the Exacode Code Review
Online service
- Register for the code review with France Code
Online service
- Register for the code review with La Poste
Online service
- Register for the Code Review at an SMS Center
Online service
- Register for the code review with Pearson Vue
Online service
- Register for the code review with Bureau Veritas
Online service
- Online application for a driving license following the passing of an examination
Online service
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