Highway Code in Pau

Located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Pau totals 80,441 inhabitants (INSEE source) and belongs to department 64. The highway code journey in this commune combines real-world learning and departmental administrative steps, which this page details at the key points.

Pau is part of Nouvelle-Aquitaine and sits in 64, in an environment where ocean, rivers and the first Pyrenean foothills coexist. Connections rely on the A63 along the coast, the A10 to Paris and the toll-free A20 towards Limoges and central France. The oceanic climate brings frequent rain and morning mist, especially in the Basque Country and southern Landes. Driving in Pau requires juggling between 30, 50 and 70 km/h speeds over short distances, a central exercise to validate gearbox mastery and trajectory adaptation.

Candidates for the Highway Code in department 64 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 65.1% in department 64 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 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 Pau deal mainly with the Prefecture of Pau 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.