From age 15, the fast track to a license

Accompanied Driving (AAC)

Accompanied Driving (AAC) allows young people from age 15 to start training at a driving school, then practise with a licensed adult supervisor. This scheme lets candidates build experience in varied conditions before sitting the exam at age 17½.

2 230€→ 2 700€· 1 to 3 years depending on when training starts and the exam age
Conduite accompagnée AAC : apprentissage anticipé dès 15 ans avec un accompagnateur

How it works

01

Driving school phase

At least 20 hours with an approved instructor to acquire the basics.

02

AAC authorisation

The driving school issues the accompanied driving authorisation. Your supervisor is validated.

03

Accompanied driving

Minimum 1,000 km with your supervisor on varied routes. Logged in a journey logbook.

04

Practical exam

Sit the exam from age 17½. Statistics show a higher pass rate for AAC candidates.

What's included

  • Initial phase at driving school (minimum 20 hours)
  • Journey logbook for supervised driving
  • 3 mandatory educational check-ins
  • Practical exam from age 17½

Prerequisites

  • Be at least 15 years old
  • Pass the highway code theory test (ETG)
  • Have a supervisor who has held a license for at least 5 years
  • Complete a minimum of 1,000 km of accompanied driving

Frequently asked questions

What are the benefits of accompanied driving?

The pass rate is higher than the standard route (around 73% vs 60%). Additionally, if you have had no accident, you obtain your license with greater seniority, which can reduce insurance premiums.

Can the supervisor have penalty points?

The supervisor must have held a license for at least 5 years and must not be subject to a suspension. They are not required to have all their points, but must be legally allowed to drive.

What if I have not reached 1,000 km?

The practical exam can only be sat with a validated logbook showing at least 1,000 km. If the journeys are insufficient, the exam will be postponed.

Is AAC more expensive than a standard license?

AAC training costs between €2230 and €2700, slightly higher than the standard route. However, the higher pass rate and insurance discounts generally offset this extra cost over time.

Does AAC allow you to get your license earlier?

Yes. With AAC you can sit the practical exam from age 17½ (vs 18 via the standard route). If you pass, you get your full license at 18 with several months of driving experience already logged.

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