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Centre-Val de Loire
Introduction
Class B license in Tours : driving school, exam and financial aid
Touraine prefecture of 139,259 residents in Centre-Val de Loire (dept. 37), Tours stretches between Loire and Cher on a Haussmann grid. License training benefits from wide central avenues but demands vigilance around second-line tram construction sites.
Local driving conditions
Driving in Tours : road environment and local specifics
Tours, around 137,100 inhabitants according to INSEE, is the prefecture of Indre-et-Loire (37) in the Centre-Val de Loire region, historic capital of Touraine and the UNESCO Loire Valley. The Tours Metropolis Loire Valley accommodates a major university, the CHRU health hub and an economic fabric focused on chateau heritage tourism, agri-food and services.
The A10 motorway crosses the west with exit 21 Tours-Centre, the A85 heads to Vierzon and Angers, and the D952 runs along the Loire. The southern BIO ring road and Wilson bridge are key passages of the test, with delicate management of bridges over the Loire and Cher and dense traffic in tourist season.
The 37 department posts a 2024 ONSIR pass rate of around 60 percent for category B, slightly above the national 58 percent average. Tours candidates take the test at the Tours-North, Tours-South or Saint-Pierre-des-Corps examination centres, which pool the heavy metropolitan volume.
The degraded oceanic climate exposes the city to mild but humid winters with some morning black ice and frequent Loire fog from October to March. The chateaux and tourist sites (Amboise, Chenonceau) densify summer traffic, with prolonged slowdowns on D952 and D751 between June and September.
Exam centres
Where to take the practical test from Tours
The practical exam centre assigned to candidates from Tours depends on slot availability in department 37 (prefecture: Tours). Allocation is managed via the RdvPermis system run by the Délégation à la Sécurité Routière. Your driving school submits the file and you are notified of the assigned centre before the exam date.
Pass rate
Category B pass rate in department 37
Annual pass-rate figures for the B license are released by the Road Safety directorate, based on ONISR data.
Candidates from Tours are statistically tied to the rate of department 37, around 7.3 points above the national average. In Tours, traffic density and complex intersections narrow the margin of error the examiner can tolerate.
65.3 %
Department 37
ONISR / Sécurité Routière 2024 (agrégation 78 écoles, 8249 présentations dept 37)
58 %
National average
ONISR 2024
Whatever the departmental figure, candidates in Tours benefit from choosing a driving school that runs regular mock tests on the centres actually used for the exam.
Waiting times
How long to get an exam slot from Tours
For candidates from Tours, exam waiting times can swing from a few weeks to several months depending on the load on department 37. Saturated exam centres in dense areas stretch the wait, especially in spring and back-to-school months.
55 to 70 days*
National range
Moyenne nationale 2024
*Excluding accelerated programmes
Actual waiting times depend on the number of examiners assigned to the department's prefecture and on candidate volume. The RdvPermis system, run by the Délégation à la Sécurité Routière, allocates slots based on availability reported by driving schools, which can create significant seasonal variations.
Funding
How to fund your license from Tours
Tours is located in the 37 department and Centre-Val de Loire region: candidates can stack national grants with the dedicated regional scheme. Specific municipal grants for Tours should be checked directly on the city hall's official website.
National schemes
"€1 a day" loan
Interest-free loan repaid at €1/day
Ages 15 to 25, in initial training
Service Public ↗CPF (Personal Training Account)
Up to €900 (2026 cap)
Employees, jobseekers with active CPF credits
Mon Compte Formation ↗France Travail support
Up to €1,200
Registered jobseekers with validated career project
France Travail ↗Regional scheme : Centre-Val de Loire
Regional youth schemes
Conditions and amounts on the regional website
Apprentices, secondary-school students and youth in training (check current schemes)
Centre-Val de Loire region ↗For candidates in Tours, national schemes (CPF, Permis 1 € a day, France Travail) are almost always available; the Centre-Val de Loire regional grant depends on status (youth, jobseeker, apprentice) and the municipal share depends on local rules.
Practical steps
Steps to get your license in Tours
License-related administrative steps are completed online on the ANTS portal (National Secure Titles Agency): file creation, final license application after passing, and duplicate in case of loss. The theory test is taken at an approved centre at a flat fee of €30. The practical exam location is assigned by the driving school via the RdvPermis system. On exam day, bring ID, convocation, and registration certificate.
Estimated total duration
4 to 6 months*
Typical timeline from enrolment to license in department 37, factoring in local practical-exam waiting times.
*Excluding accelerated programmes
Pricing
Price of a driving school in Tours : Class B, motorcycle, scooter, boat
In Tours, expect a budget of 1,200 to 1,800 EUR on average for a manual Class B license, and from 1,000 EUR for the automatic option. The exact price varies according to the partner driving school in dept. 37 and the package selected (lessons volume, theory included, exam fees).
In addition to the Class B, the network covers the motorcycle (A2 / A), the scooter (BSR / 125cc) and the coastal boat license, with locally aligned prices. Receive a personalized free quote for the formula matching your project in Tours.
*Indicative price ranges, free of commitment. Detailed tariffs depend on each Qualiopi-certified partner driving school. Financing via CPF and Mon Compte Formation is capped at 900 EUR in 2026.
Available courses
How to get your driving license in Tours (37) ?
Our partner driving schools in Tours offer all license courses : Class B (manual or automatic), motorcycle A2/A, scooter BSR/125cc, accompanied driving AAC from age 15, boat coastal license and more.
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Dedicated training pages
Class B, motorcycle, scooter & boat licenses available in Tours
Car License (B) in Tours
Category B - Car →
Motorcycle License in Tours
Categories A2, A →
Boat License in Tours
Coastal, Offshore, Inland →
Points Recovery Course in Tours
Up to +4 points recovered →
Highway Code in Tours
ETG - Full preparation →
Automatic Car License (B) in Tours
Category B - Automatic transmission →
Supervised Driving (AAC) in Tours
From age 15 - Early-start training →
A2 Motorcycle License in Tours
Category A2 - Age 18+ →
A2 to A Upgrade in Tours
7h mandatory training after 2 years on A2 →
Scooter License in Tours
50cc, 125cc, 3-wheel scooter training →
125cc Training in Tours
7h mandatory to ride a 125 →
BSR - AM License in Tours
From age 14 - 50cc and light quadricycles →
File Transfer in Tours
Resume your training without starting over →
After License Cancellation in Tours
Retake your license after cancellation →
Foreign License in Tours
Exchange, conversion and equivalences →
Frequently asked questions
Driving license in Tours: your questions
How much does a driving license cost in Tours?
The price of a driving license in Tours varies depending on the driving school and the package selected. Generally, expect between €1,200 and €2,500 for a manual gearbox license, and between €1,000 and €1,800 for an automatic. Get a free quote to find out the exact rates of partner schools in department 37.
How do I choose a driving school in Tours?
To choose the right driving school in Tours, check the exam pass rate, instructor availability, timetables offered and teaching materials. DevisPermis.fr only selects certified and recognised driving schools in department 37 to guarantee you a quality training experience.
How long does it take to get a license in Tours?
The average time to obtain a driving licence in Tours is 3 to 6 months in the standard track with two lessons per week. An intensive accelerated programme can shorten this to 4 to 8 weeks. With supervised driving (AAC from age 15), you can sit the exam at 17. A partner driving school will call you back within 48h to plan your journey.
Can I get financial assistance for my license in Tours?
Yes, several funding schemes are available. Ask the partner driving school when they call you back: they can explain the assistance available in department 37, including regional grants, the €1/day loan for under-25s, and France Travail aid for job seekers.
Are there driving schools with quick availability in Tours?
Our partner driving schools in Tours are selected for their responsiveness and availability. Once your request is submitted, a certified partner in department 37 contacts you within 48h* to schedule your first appointment at a time that suits you. *Excluding Sundays and public holidays.
Is accompanied driving (AAC) available in Tours?
Yes, accompanied driving is offered by the majority of our partner driving schools in Tours. It allows you to start learning from age 15 with a designated accompanying driver, and has a higher first-attempt pass rate than the standard route. Request a quote to find out which AAC-approved schools are available in Centre-Val de Loire.
How does the referral process work in Tours?
It's simple and quick: you fill in our form in 2 minutes, specifying your desired course and city (Tours). DevisPermis.fr forwards your request to a partner driving school in department 37. They call you back directly within 48h* to offer a package tailored to your profile and budget. No commitment, no fees.
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