Highway Code in Périgueux

Located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Périgueux totals 29,055 inhabitants (INSEE source) and belongs to department 24. The highway code journey in this commune combines real-world learning and departmental administrative steps, which this page details at the key points.

Set in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Périgueux (24) enjoys a diverse road network between urban ring roads and major rural crossings. The road network combines toll motorways (A10, A63), structuring national roads (RN10, RN21) and a dense rural departmental network. The Bordeaux Metropolis Low Emission Zone, in force since 2025, requires Crit'Air monitoring for vehicles entering the ring road. In a small town like Périgueux, driving alternates between town centre, residential zones and access to departmental axes. Entry roundabouts and 30 km/h zones are the main points of attention.

On the practical side of the Highway Code, department 24 is characterised by an estimated 63-days average wait (national average) between request and exam date. The driving school manages candidate registration on the RdvPermis platform subject to departmental availability.

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 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 Périgueux 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.