1. How long is the French Driving License Valid For?

The French Driving License is valid for 5 to 15 years which is allotted depending upon your age, the vehicle category, and your medical record.

2. What information does the French Driving License consist of?

The French Driving License consists of the information including, your name, date and place of birth, start and expiry of date, signature, permit category, and license number allotted to you.

3. What are the four-permit category in France?

The 4-permit category in France are:

• 1. Category 1: A1, A2, A – for Motorcycles
• 2. Category 2: B – for Personal Cars
• 3. Category 3: C – for small trucks
• 4. Category 4: D – for big vehicles (transport that carry 8 or more passengers).

4. How long is the Driving Theory Test in French valid for?

The driving theory test is valid for 5 years from the date of successfully passing the written exam.

5. What is the minimum age to drive a motor vehicle and a car?

The minimum age to drive a motor vehicle is 15 years old and the age to drive a car is 17 years old.

6. When Can I take my driving test if I fail in first attempt?

If you fail your driving test on the first attempt, you can reattempt it within 45 days. But remember you cannot take the retest after 2 days of getting the result.

7. How to check the status of driver license application?

To check the status of the driver license application, you must create your account on ANTS. Once you create the account, you can view your request on the dashboard for the status.

8. Why is NEPH number important?

The NEPH number is important for scheduling and attending exams whether it is theoretical or practical. It is highly confidential number as it is your application number to sign up for scheduling and attempting exams and it is also your future French driver’s license’s number.

9. Which side of the road do I have to drive in France?

In France, you must drive on the right side of the road.