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Driving License Blog - Page 11
Continue exploring our 2026 guides, tips and news on driving license, code, financing and road safety.
Budget & Financing
Funding your driving licence without CPF in 2026: complete guide to grants
The CPF no longer funds the car licence since 2026. Here are all available grants: regional aid, microcredit, France Travail, Action Logement, CAF and more.
News
Paris 2024 legacy: 120 km of new bike lanes complicate the driving test
The 2024 Paris Olympics left 120 km of additional bike lanes in Île-de-France. A new challenge for driving-test candidates: reading and respecting cyclist traffic.
Driving
Right-of-way in small Paris streets: lesser-known rules
Right-of-way in Paris 2026: default rule, pitfalls in small streets, special cases, exam sanctions. Full guide for young Paris drivers.
Administrative procedures
Foreign license in Paris 2026: countries eligible for prefecture exchange
Foreign license exchange in Paris 2026: list of EU/EEA countries and bilateral agreements (USA, Morocco, Algeria), ANTS procedure, 1-year residency deadline, full file and alternative theory and practical tests.
Administrative procedures
Biometric driving license 2026: validity, renewal, loss or theft
All about the biometric driving license in 2026: validity period (15 years for B, 5 years for pros), ANTS renewal procedure, steps in case of loss or theft, digital photo and signature.
Administrative procedures
Senior medical exam in Paris 2026: approved doctors, fees and renewal
Senior medical exam in Paris 2026: prefecture-approved doctors, fees, exam process, certificate validity and Cerfa 14880 renewal procedure.
Exam & Highway code
Driving-licence success rate by Paris district: the 2026 ranking
Official ranking of the driving-licence first-attempt success rates by Paris district in 2026: comparison with the national average, reasons behind the gaps, best exam centres.
Budget & Financing
CPF and driving licence in 2026: what has really changed
Since January 2026, the standard car licence is no longer fundable via the CPF. What this means, why this decision was made, and above all what alternatives exist to fund your training.
Driving
Night driving in Paris: sensitive zones and reflexes to learn
Night driving in Paris in 2026: zones to avoid, safety reflexes, lighting, young drivers and alcohol. Full guide to driving calmly after 10 pm.
News
2026 Highway Code: the 7 updates that matter most in Paris
2026 highway-code reform: LEZ, soft mobility, scooters, electric vehicles... The 7 changes that weigh particularly heavily in the Paris driving test.
Practical guide
Driving during the probationary period: the rules you must know
New licence holder? The probationary period lasts 3 years (2 years with AAC). Special rules, reduced alcohol limit, different speed limits: everything you need to know.
Practical guide
Online vs traditional driving school: which should you choose?
Do online driving schools (online theory, supervised driving) produce the same results as physical schools? A complete comparison to help you make the right choice.
License & Training
PPL aircraft licence: become a private pilot in France
Everything about the PPL aircraft licence: conditions, theory and practical training, flight hours, cost and career prospects. The complete guide to becoming a private pilot.
Practical guide
Getting your driving licence in Paris: specific challenges and advice
Taking your driving test in Paris is a particular challenge: dense traffic, bus lanes, two-wheelers everywhere. Tips to pass and find the best Parisian driving school.
Administrative procedures
Cancelled or invalidated driving licence: how to get it back?
Has your licence been cancelled by a court or invalidated due to zero points? Find out the procedure to recover your licence, timelines and costs in 2025.
Practical guide
Highway code 2025: the most important new rules and changes
What is new in the French highway code in 2025? New right-of-way rules, e-scooters, low emission zones, mobile phone use behind the wheel... Get up to date.
License & Training
Offshore boat licence: navigating the open sea
The offshore licence allows navigation on the open sea with no distance limit from shore. Training, astronomical navigation, cost and conditions in 2025.
Practical guide
Car licence pass rates by region: where is it easiest in France?
Discover car licence pass rates across French regions and departments. What do these differences reveal and how can you maximise your chances of success?
Practical guide
Fear of driving: how to overcome anxiety behind the wheel?
Amaxophobia (fear of driving) affects millions of people in France. Causes, symptoms and practical solutions to regain confidence at the wheel in 2025.
License & Training
125cc training at a driving school: ride without a motorcycle licence
With a car licence held for more than 2 years, a simple 7-hour course lets you ride a 125cc. Everything about this training, its cost and conditions in 2025.
Practical guide
Young driver car insurance: how to pay less?
First licence and first car insurance: why is it so expensive and how can you reduce your premium? Practical advice for young drivers in 2025.
License & Training
BSR and AM licence: everything about the 50cc moped
What is the BSR / AM licence for 50cc mopeds? Training, cost, minimum age and differences from the motorcycle licence. Complete guide 2025.
Administrative procedures
Driving licence suspension: your rights and options in 2025
Has your licence been suspended? Discover your rights, possible recourse, suspension durations and how to get your licence back quickly.
Administrative procedures
Foreign driving licence in France: how to exchange your licence?
Do you hold a foreign driving licence and live in France? Find out how to exchange it for a French licence: eligible countries, timelines, procedure and cost.