Boat License in Périgueux

Prefecture of department 24, Périgueux is a small town with 29,055 inhabitants (INSEE) in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. The Boat License here concerns a wide public, from young people in initial training to professionals seeking to secure their work mobility.

Périgueux is part of Nouvelle-Aquitaine and sits in 24, in an environment where ocean, rivers and the first Pyrenean foothills coexist. Structuring axes include the A10, A63, A89 or A20, with significant European traffic towards Spain. Spain proximity via the A63 generates permanent international truck traffic, especially on the Bayonne-border section. Learning in Périgueux alternates quiet residential districts, commercial axes and first stretches of departmental roads, providing good preparation for real exams.

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

According to the ONISR, the 1st-presentation pass rate for the B licence in department 24 stands at 62.4%. This rate is higher than the national average of 58.0%, a favourable indicator for preparation conditions in the department. The rate actually observed for the Boat License may vary depending on the training followed and the driving school's own history.

The Boat License in Périgueux includes a theoretical module (maritime rules, navigation signals, safety) and practical navigation sessions. Practical sessions are organised on the waterways closest to Périgueux, in collaboration with approved nautical centres. The licence is registered with the Maritime Affairs Prefecture and remains valid for life.