From c9aa31537ba17a6a930f7938761e8f5571cd460c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: licencefrancexpress5599 Date: Sun, 12 Jan 2025 04:03:11 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add 'The History Of Buy The French B Driving License Online' --- ...Buy-The-French-B-Driving-License-Online.md | 49 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 49 insertions(+) create mode 100644 The-History-Of-Buy-The-French-B-Driving-License-Online.md diff --git a/The-History-Of-Buy-The-French-B-Driving-License-Online.md b/The-History-Of-Buy-The-French-B-Driving-License-Online.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f37b9f8 --- /dev/null +++ b/The-History-Of-Buy-The-French-B-Driving-License-Online.md @@ -0,0 +1,49 @@ +Buy the French B Driving License Online + +The first step to driving in France is to obtain an French license. This can be done online on the ANTS website. + +The B license permits you to drive vehicles that weigh less than 3.5 tonnes and with the capacity of up to nine seats. This includes standard passenger vehicles as well as people carriers. + +Driver's license test + +You will need to pass a written exam known as the code de la route (road code), and a practical driving test to get your French driving license. In certain instances you might need to take additional hours of driving lessons to prepare for the test. You can also attend a driving school that will schedule and train you. There are no restrictions on how many times you are able to take the exam, and it costs EUR30 per time. + +You may also take the test as an independent candidate. However this option is only available to candidates who have a driver's license from their home country 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 in one of the special sessions designed for non-French speakers (examen ETG specifique). + +You must score at least 20 points to pass the driving test. There are no elimination mistakes. The examiner won't tell you right away if you've passed or failed, but you can examine your results online on the securite Routiere website within 48 hours of passing the test with your NEPH number. After you've verified your success you can download a digital copy the permit. You can then purchase your physical French driving license online at the France Titres order your driver's license webpage. + +A new driver's license in France is valid for five years. After five years, you will have to renew your driving license by applying for a new one with the prefecture. You'll be required to bring your original driving licence, along with a passport photograph and an address in France. You may also apply for a new driving licence if you wish to add a different category of vehicle, or change the name on your current licence. However you must have been in France for at least six months to be eligible. You must also be covered by a current health insurance policy which includes third-party liability insurance for cars. + +Exchange of foreign driver's license + +If you're moving to France and already have a driver's licence from your home country, there are certain conditions you have to satisfy. You are able to exchange a licence only if there is an agreement to reciprocate between France and your home country, and it's still valid. You'll have to pass a French driving test in case you don't. The process for applying can take up to two years however now that it is online, it appears to be moving more quickly. + +If you have a foreign license from one of the countries that is a member of EU or European Free Trade Association, (EFTA – Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway), or in the event that your British or Northern Irish licence was issued before 2013, then you can use it to drive in France. However you must purchase third-party liability car insurance before you are allowed to drive. These licenses are also known as "permis de driving". They look similar to a credit card and list your personal details as well as which vehicles you can drive. + +You must also be above the legal age to drive in the country you are from. You must also be over the legal driving age in your country. There are other requirements that you must meet. For instance your licence must have been issued before you arrived to France. The license must be in your own name and in your native language, or it could be accompanied by a translation. It must be valid in the country where you reside and must have been issued before the expiration date of your residence permit or visa. + +In France new drivers are able to start with six points. The maximum number of points they could receive is twelve. You could face a fine for each violation or lose points from your license. Based on the number of points you've got, your license could be suspended for a certain period of time. If you plan to remain in France for a prolonged period of time, it's a good idea to learn how to drive. + +Learning to drive in France + +If you're moving to France and would like to learn to drive, you can either enroll in a driving class or go through the whole process yourself. Regardless of which option you pick it will be a long process with difficult hurdles to cross. 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 theory test and practical test. + +The first thing you'll need pass is the 'highway code test', or 'lecode'. This is a comprehensive exam that will take you at the very least two months to complete. Do not rush through it or your French driver could be able to give you a slap. This stage is essentially learning about the highway code and completing a number of'mock' tests. Once you're confident, you can go for the real test. + +The next step is to complete an hour of accompanied by a knowledgeable driver. This is called conduite supervisee in France and you'll need to sign up with a prefecture in order to be approved as such. You will have to do at minimum 20 hours of this before you even think about taking the practical test. + +Another part of the accompanied driving is that you have to keep a log of all the trips you make. This is to make sure that you don't simply go to school and home every day (that would be 3000 km but will not get you anywhere). The route must be varied, which means driving around your village each day for the entire year might not be enough. If you commit an offense like speeding or drunk driving you will get a fine and lose points off your French driver's licence. + +Another thing to remember is that the left lane is only for cars passing by, not for driving slow in. Be aware that you could be stopped if you are driving slowly in the left-hand lane of a dual carriageway. + +Insurance + +If you plan to drive in France, you will require a French B driving license. This permit allows drivers to drive vehicles that weigh up to 3.5 tons. It also enables you to operate vehicles that have fewer than nine seats. The permit is valid 15 years from the date of the issue. You may be required to take a medical exam to keep your license valid based on your age or the category of vehicle you drive. + +You'll also need a policy of third-party liability for your vehicle. This policy will protect your vehicle in the event of an incident or theft. Additionally, you should carry your driving license, insurance documents, and registration papers for your car with you at all times. In some cases you'll have to have your passport on you as well. + +It's not difficult to buy and insure your car in France. It can be simple and easy, especially when you hold an international driving licence from an EU/EFTA nation. This is due to the fact that some states have reciprocal agreements with France, which makes the process even simpler. + +A French driving licence ([permis De conduire international](https://licencefrancexpress.com/) de conduire) is a legal document that contains your personal details as well as the type of vehicle you're allowed to drive, as well as the date of the issue and expiry date. It can also be used as a valid ID in a majority of places. It's an oversized pink plastic credit card cards. + +You must report your French permit immediately if it's lost or stolen. You can do this by going to the ANTS site. You will then receive an interim license that is valid for two months. If you have committed an offense you may be fined or lose points from your license. The maximum number of points is twelve. \ No newline at end of file