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Continue exploring our 2026 guides, tips and news on driving license, code, financing and road safety.
News
Driving licence reform 2026: everything that is changing this year
What are the 2026 driving licence reforms? New exam rules, updated tests, access conditions and impact on training: the full picture.
License & Training
Paris BSR from age 14 in 2026: driving schools, training and prices
Paris BSR from age 14 in 2026: approved driving schools, 8-hour training over 2-3 days, prices 350-500 euros, ASSR and LEZ gear.
Driving
Driving the Paris ring road at night: learn to drive it stress-free
Driving the Paris ring road at night in 2026: 50 km/h speed, reduced visibility, key exits to master, common pitfalls and young-driver techniques.
Practical guide
Paris driving exam: 10 ring-road traps and how to avoid them
The Paris ring road (périphérique) is capped at 50 km/h since October 2024: 10 classic traps for licence candidates and instructor tips to avoid them.
License & Training
50cc Scooter BSR 2026: 8-hour training, prices and required code
BSR (AM license) for 50cc scooter in 2026: mandatory 8-hour training, prices 250-450 euros, ASSR2 code, age 14, required gear.
Exam & Highway code
Cost of points recovery course 2026: terms, reviews and choice
How much does a points recovery course really cost in 2026? Rates region by region (Paris 250 euros, province 200 euros), comparison of approved organisations, tax deductibility, CPF not eligible and user feedback: all the terms to know.
Exam & Highway code
Bastille roundabout in Paris: mastering one of the most feared circles
Place de la Bastille in Paris: layout, right-of-way, frequent exam pitfalls in 2026. Techniques, positioning, exit strategy and mistakes to avoid.
Mobility & Eco vehicles
Delivery bays in Paris: rules and penalties for drivers
Paris delivery bays are strictly reserved. Allowed duration, hours, €135 fines, tips for young drivers: everything to know in 2026.
Exam & Highway code
Voluntary points recovery course 2026: eligibility and centre choice
The voluntary points recovery course lets you recover up to 4 points in 2 days, once a year. Eligibility conditions, balance check on Mes Points Permis, choice of a prefecture-approved centre, price 200 to 280 euros: the complete 2026 guide.
News
Driving licence at 17 in Paris: 2024-2025 review and tips to enrol in 2026
Since 2024, the category B licence can be obtained from age 17 in France. Two-year review in Paris, pass rates, tips to enrol in a Paris driving school in 2026.
Exam & Highway code
Preparing the highway code in Paris 2026: apps, books and intensive courses
Passing the highway code exam in Paris in 2026 requires method. Official apps, ENPC books, weekend intensive courses and a 4-week planning: here is the complete roadmap to aim for 35/40 on the first try.
Driving
Driving in rain and poor weather in Paris: grip and lighting
Rain, snow, hail in Paris: driving tips, braking, lighting, tyres. 2026 rules for young drivers and B licence candidates in central Paris.
Mobility & Eco vehicles
Motorbike and scooter parking in Paris: 2026 rules and rates
Since September 2022, motorised two-wheelers pay for parking in Paris. 2026 rates, dedicated bays, no-parking zones, resident permit, penalties: the complete guide.
Budget & Financing
Driving licence prices in 2026: updated fees by category
What are the real prices of driving licences in 2026? Car, motorcycle, boat, aircraft: price ranges, changes since 2025, and how to get the best rate.
License & Training
Public Transport Driver Salary 2026: Pay Scale, Bonuses and Career Progression
Bus driver salary 2026: collective agreement scale 1850-2400 euros gross, split-shift and Sunday bonuses, team-leader path, RATP scale, early retirement.
Exam & Highway code
The 10 most common mistakes in the Paris practical driving exam in 2026
Top 10 eliminatory or penalising mistakes at the Paris B licence practical exam in 2026, according to examiners: blind spot, bike box, right-of-way, stop, parking and more.
License & Training
Category D Licence for Passenger Transport Drivers 2026: Requirements, Training and Career Paths
Category D licence 2026: age 24 (21 with CQC), prior B licence, 105h training or 280h Pro Title, price 3500-7000 euros. RATP, SNCF, FlixBus career paths.
License & Training
Jet ski and PWC in Paris 2026: renting and riding in Île-de-France
Jet ski and PWC in Paris in 2026: coastal option licence, authorised navigation zones in Île-de-France, rental bases, prices and required gear.
Exam & Highway code
Place de la Concorde: a major pitfall of the Paris driving exam
Place de la Concorde in Paris: 12 entries, light-regulated flow, key techniques for the B driving exam in 2026. Traps, positioning, exit and examiner tips.
License & Training
LAPL vs PPL Aircraft 2026: Choosing Your Private Pilot Licence
LAPL vs PPL aircraft differences 2026: 30 vs 45 flight hours, 2000 kg max vs unlimited, Europe vs worldwide. Comparison to pick your licence.
Practical guide
Driving in Paris after your licence: the 2026 young-driver survival guide
Just got your licence in Paris? Complete survival guide for young drivers: parking, LEZ, axes to avoid, insurance, first journeys. All 2026 tips.
License & Training
LAPL Aircraft Training 2026: Flying Clubs, Duration and Total Cost
LAPL aircraft training 2026: minimum 30 flight hours, 6 to 12 months, cost 8000 to 12000 euros at a flying club. Steps, theory and practical exam.
Administrative procedures
Senior driving 2026: fitness, medical exam and safety tips
Senior driving in 2026: no mandatory medical exam in France before 70, self-assessment recommendations, vision and reflex tests, approved doctor, vehicle adaptation (auto transmission) and possible restrictions.
Exam & Highway code
Failing the driving licence exam in Paris: bouncing back and retaking calmly
Failed the Paris driving exam? Legal retake delays, review of causes, extra lessons, stress management: the complete guide to retake quickly and better in 2026.