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).

Driving school

Step-by-step approach

You can prepare theETG: titleContent :

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.

Reminder

theETG: titleContent concerns categories B1, B, BE, C, D, EC, FROM, C1, D1, C1E, D1E driver's license.

As a free candidate

Step-by-step approach

You can pass theETG: titleContent :

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 :

  • 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 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.

Reminder

theETG: titleContent concerns categories B1, B, BE, C, D, EC, FROM, C1, D1, C1E, D1E driver's license.

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