Highway Code in Lyon

Located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Lyon totals 519,127 inhabitants (INSEE source) and belongs to department 69. The highway code journey in this commune combines real-world learning and departmental administrative steps, which this page details at the key points.

As a regional metropolis, Lyon features dense traffic on its main roads, multi-lane boulevards and many complex junctions. Highway Code candidates must master the coexistence with public transport, two-wheelers and pedestrians, as well as varying speed limits across districts (30 km/h zones, bus lanes, cycle paths).

Candidates for the Highway Code in department 69 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.

The 1st-attempt B licence pass rate is 56.3% in department 69 according to data published by the ONISR. This rate stays close to the national average (58.0%), reflecting exam conditions aligned with the national standard. For the Highway Code, the actual result also depends on the training plan and the assigned exam centre.

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