Highway Code in Tarnos

Administratively linked to the prefecture of Mont-de-Marsan, Tarnos is a small town with 12,957 inhabitants (INSEE) located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Getting your Highway Code here involves knowing both the local context and the prefectural services mobilised for the exam.

Classified petite-ville, Tarnos sits in 40 in a region where the Landes pine forest, the largest in Western Europe, defines the landscape. The road network combines toll motorways (A10, A63), structuring national roads (RN10, RN21) and a dense rural departmental network. Local learning integrates very early motorway driving, with sustained 130 km/h entries and exits on straight sections. In Tarnos, a small town, candidates encounter moderate traffic but varied intersections, with herringbone parking, school car parks and access to public facilities.

The average waiting time observed in department 40 for the practical Highway Code exam is around 63 days (national average). The Prefecture of Mont-de-Marsan coordinates session scheduling via the licence-and-road-safety inspectors.

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.

According to the ONISR, the 1st-presentation pass rate for the B licence in department 40 stands at 67.7%. 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 Highway Code may vary depending on the training followed and the driving school's own history.

For administrative procedures linked to the Highway Code, candidates in Tarnos deal mainly with the Prefecture of Mont-de-Marsan 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.