Highway Code in Hem

Hem, a commune in Hauts-de-France (59), hosts about 18,582 inhabitants and remains a territory where highway code is a real mobility asset. This page gathers the factual information useful for preparing your training.

Located in 59, Hem belongs to Hauts-de-France, marked by vast plains, the former mining basin and the English Channel coast. Connections combine the A1, A21, A23 and a dense network of toll-free regional expressways serving former mining towns. Belgian proximity drives sustained weekend traffic, with marked cross-border leisure flows towards the coast and Belgian Ardennes. Driving in Hem quickly exposes drivers to access to medical centres, town halls and weekly markets, classic parking and tight-quarters manoeuvre situations.

Candidates for the Highway Code in department 59 typically wait about 63 days (national average) before taking the practical test. Booking goes through the driving school via the RdvPermis platform when deployed in the department.

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.

ONISR statistics put the 1st-presentation B licence pass rate at 58.7% for department 59. This rate stays close to the national average (58.0%), reflecting exam conditions aligned with the national standard. This figure gives a useful benchmark for preparing the Highway Code, though the final result strongly depends on training consistency.

For administrative procedures linked to the Highway Code, candidates in Hem deal mainly with the Prefecture of Lille 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.