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From age 14 - 50cc and light quadricycles

BSR License in Versailles

Get your BSR (AM license) from age 14 to ride a 50cc scooter or license-free quadricycle. BSR (Permis 50 cc / AM license) lets you ride a 50cc moped or a light quadricycle from age 14. Get your free quote from our certified partner schools in Versailles (dept. 78).

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BSR - AM License in Versailles : training with partner driving schools in dept. 78

BSR price breakdown

BSR Price in Versailles: 50cc License Training + Equipment

BSR Training (8h)

200 - 300€

5h practice + 3h theory

Required equipment

190 - 570€

Helmet, gloves, jacket

Total budget

390 - 870€

From age 14, in Versailles

*Indicative averages observed in France for the BSR (AM license / 50 cc license). The certified partner driving school in Versailles (dept. 78) sends a personalised BSR quote within 48h, including the 50cc moped option and the light quadricycle option.

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Average price of the BSR License in Versailles

Tariffs for the BSR License in Versailles (dept. 78) typically range from 370 EUR to 450 EUR depending on the partner driving school, the lessons volume and the formula chosen. The final BSR License quote is detailed item by item: theory training, driving lessons, presentation to the exam and any optional supports.

Several funding schemes can lower the final cost: CPF and Mon Compte Formation (capped at 900 EUR in 2026), the 1 EUR/day loan for under-25s, regional grants and France Travail support for jobseekers. The partner driving school presents the eligible options when calling you back.

*Indicative price ranges. The final tariff is established by each Qualiopi-certified partner driving school, free of commitment, after a free quote sent within 48h*.

Local context

Why prepare your BSR - AM License in Versailles?

The BSR - AM License in Versailles does not replace the ASSR2: the school attestation (taken at middle school) stays a mandatory prerequisite to enrol at an approved driving school of department 78. Without this proof, the 8-hour training cannot be administratively validated in Île-de-France.

In Versailles, the quality of the 50 cc school scooters directly influences pedagogy on the 5 practical hours of the BSR - AM License. The rate gaps between approved driving schools of department 78 often reflect this investment, perceptible from the first slot in Île-de-France.

The BSR - AM License in Versailles (200 to 300 euros training) stays structurally more economical than other French licences. This grid of department 78 allows families of Île-de-France to invest in parallel in quality safety gear, a priority for the first trips on a 50 cc.

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 BSR - AM License in Versailles concentrates on 8 total hours: 3h theory + 5h practical. This restricted duration of department 78 does not cover all situations encountered later on the Île-de-France network: the first autonomous trips must be approached with caution and progression.

Official ONISR indicators place 78 at 56.1% Class B pass rate (1st presentation, departmental data), with a practical exam wait around 63 days (national average). For the BSR - AM License in Versailles, these figures form the planning baseline, to compare with the national average of 58.0%.

The BSR - AM License in Versailles means mastering plateau manoeuvres, circulation training in real conditions and specific equipment (approved helmet, CE-certified gloves, high-visibility gear). Two-wheelers are particularly exposed to blind spots, lane splitting rules and interactions with heavy vehicles. Our partner schools tailor training to the traffic density observed in the department 78.

The BSR or AM licence, available from age 14 in Versailles, allows a 50cc scooter (capped at 45 km/h) or a light quadricycle. Very handy for middle-schoolers at Rameau, Hoche, Pierre-de-Nolhac or Saint-Jean-Hulst reaching their school or attending sports clubs in Saint-Cyr, Le Chesnay or Buc. ASSR2 obtained in year 8 is a prerequisite. The 8-hour practical training (4h off-traffic + 4h traffic) costs 180 to 330 euros at Versailles driving schools. Gear mandatory from the first metre: homologated helmet, CE-certified gloves, reflective vest. A reinforced jacket is also strongly recommended for N12 and D10 trips.

Local driving conditions

Driving in Versailles : road environment and local specifics

Versailles, prefecture of the Yvelines department (78) in the Ile-de-France region, has roughly 84,800 inhabitants according to INSEE. A royal town famed worldwide for its chateau, it is also an administrative, university (UVSQ) and upscale residential hub of western Paris. Its economy relies on international tourism, business services, higher education and a large administration (court of appeal, departmental council).

The town is encircled by the A86 super-ring road, crossed by the N12 (Paris-Dreux), the N186 and the RD10, RD91 and RD307 towards Saint-Cyr and Saint-Quentin. Emblematic roundabouts include the place d'Armes facing the chateau, the Saint-Antoine roundabout and the carrefour de l'Europe. The wide avenues of the Notre-Dame district, the Saint-Louis hill streets and chateau accesses are frequently worked exam zones.

The ONSIR 2024 pass rate for the Yvelines stands at around 57%, close to the 58% national average. Candidates take the practical exam at the Versailles or Trappes centres, with routes blending royal boulevards, Glatigny suburban residential, tourist zones and N12 motorway entry.

The degraded oceanic Ile-de-France climate brings variable conditions: frequent rain, morning fog in the park, and short but paralysing winter snow episodes. Heavy tourist traffic (especially weekends and July-August), sharing roads with coach groups, and 30 km/h limits across the entire hyper-centre are the main learning challenges.

Exam centres

Where to take the practical test from Versailles

The practical exam centre assigned to candidates from Versailles depends on slot availability in department 78 (prefecture: Versailles). 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.

Accelerated programme

Accelerated BSR License training in Versailles

In Versailles, the accelerated BSR License programme relies on a concentrated schedule (around 4 to 6 daily hours) over 2 to 4 weeks. Theory training, mock exams and driving lessons are linked together to optimise time before the practical test in dept. 78.

Accelerated programmes are subject to instructor and exam-slot availability in dept. 78. The Qualiopi-certified partner driving school confirms feasibility and the timeline during the free quote callback.

How to get your BSR License in Versailles in 4 steps

01

Fill in the form

Answer 5 questions in 2 minutes. No commitment required.

02

Receive an offer

A certified partner driving school contacts you within 48h* with a quote tailored to your profile.

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Compare and choose

Review the quote, ask any questions and pick the driving school that best matches your needs.

04

Start your training

Enroll, set your start date and sit your exam with the best chances of success.

*Excluding Sundays and public holidays.

Funding

How to fund your license from Versailles

In Versailles, home to 84,095 residents, few people pay full price for their licence: between national schemes, Île-de-France's regional grant and possible municipal aid, the bill drops significantly. Specific municipal grants for Versailles 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

Apprentice grant

€500 flat grant

Adult apprentices preparing for the B license

Service Public

Regional scheme : Île-de-France

Regional driving license support

Up to €1,300 for eligible audiences

Apprentices, vocational trainees, youth in integration programmes (conditions on the region website)

Île-de-France region

In Versailles, candidates rarely tap every scheme at once: start with the CPF if the account is active, then top up with the Île-de-France regional grant if eligible. CPF cap: €900 in 2026.

Learn more

Learn more about the Scooter license

Beyond this page focused on BSR License in Versailles (dept. 78), our umbrella guide details the categories, training paths, prices and steps for the Scooter license. Useful to understand the wider context before choosing your partner driving school.

Discover the Scooter license guide →

Frequently asked questions

How much does the BSR - AM License cost in Versailles?

The cost of the BSR - AM License in Versailles is set case by case by each partner driving school in Île-de-France (typically between EUR 370 and EUR 450). Request a quote to compare offers tailored to your profile and exam calendar.

How fast can I start the BSR - AM License in Versailles?

Our network covers Versailles and the entire dept. 78. You are called back within 48h* (excluding Sundays and public holidays) by a certified partner who confirms availability for the BSR - AM License and books an enrollment slot.

What is the quote process in Versailles (dept. 78)?

The form takes 2 minutes: city (Versailles), training (BSR - AM License), profile and calendar. You receive a call within 48h* from a partner driving school in Île-de-France with a detailed free quote.

Does DevisPermis operate in Île-de-France and Versailles?

DevisPermis.fr supports candidates from Versailles via its partner network in Île-de-France. More than 490 cities are covered: a partner in dept. 78 or a neighbouring town offers a BSR - AM License training within 48h*.

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