Foreign License in Bergerac

With its 27,110 inhabitants reported by INSEE, Bergerac is a small town located in department 24 (Nouvelle-Aquitaine). Getting your Foreign License here requires understanding local road-network particularities and knowing which funding schemes are available to candidates in the department.

Bergerac is in 24, in a region where driving may mix Landes pine forest, vineyards, wine valleys and Atlantic coast access. Structuring axes include the A10, A63, A89 or A20, with significant European traffic towards Spain. The Bordeaux Metropolis Low Emission Zone, in force since 2025, requires Crit'Air monitoring for vehicles entering the ring road. In Bergerac, a small town, candidates encounter moderate traffic but varied intersections, with herringbone parking, school car parks and access to public facilities.

The average waiting time observed in department 24 for the practical Foreign License exam is around 63 days (national average). The Prefecture of Périgueux coordinates session scheduling via the licence-and-road-safety inspectors.

In parallel, the highway code theoretical test (ETG) can be taken with several state-approved operators. La Poste, one of the most widespread, offers an official search tool allowing candidates to book a session close to home.

The 1st-attempt B licence pass rate is 62.4% in department 24 according to data published by the ONISR. This rate is higher than the national average of 58.0%, a favourable indicator for preparation conditions in the department. For the Foreign License, the actual result also depends on the training plan and the assigned exam centre.

For administrative procedures linked to the Foreign License, candidates in Bergerac deal mainly with the Prefecture of Périgueux and with the ANTS portal for digital requests. Expected processing times depend on the department workload; keep all original documents on hand and anticipate the validity of your health check-ups when required.