Highway Code in Tulle

Located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Tulle totals 13,401 inhabitants (INSEE source) and belongs to department 19. The highway code journey in this commune combines real-world learning and departmental administrative steps, which this page details at the key points.

Tulle is part of Nouvelle-Aquitaine and sits in 19, in an environment where ocean, rivers and the first Pyrenean foothills coexist. Connections rely on the A10, A89 and a dense network of often-straight departmental plain roads. 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 Tulle, 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.

Candidates for the Highway Code in department 19 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 60.2% in department 19 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 Tulle deal mainly with the Prefecture of Tulle 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.