Driving in France

Since, getting a driving license to drive a vehicle in France is not an easy job therefore many driving schools prepare you for the written test. You will find schools in France who will prepare you for the written test but the lectures will be in French so if you want to go for English lecture, then you will find them in Paris. You need to pay $225 flat with $35 per lecture or extra class.

To get a driving license in France is not an easy job and it will be your definite misconception if you think so. You need to clear a written test first which demands you to attempt 40 multiple choice questions, out of which you must get 35 or more questions correct to clear the test. And more surprisingly, the questions might have more than one answer. Followed by 20 min driving test in which you can be asked to drive any ways they want.

If you plan on renting a car there are plenty of options in France. Most major international rental companies have a presence. One thing to note is that most cars in France are manual or standard shifting so drivers used to automatic transmissions must make sure to request one otherwise they will be driving stick. Also worth noting is that many cars in France run on diesel fuel for economic reasons. Make sure to check your car carefully before heading to the fuel station for a fill up.

Driving on most roads in France is free but if you want to travel great distances and at a premium pace than you should really consider some of France’s toll roads. France has some 90,000KM of roads and 28,000KM of those are pay roads. You pay as you enter the toll road and keep your receipt in case there are any check points. These toll roads aren’t overly expensive but you should plan your routes with these costs in mind. There are always free alternative routes but they take much longer to travel.

Driving in France is much like driving anywhere in Europe but there are things to consider. Make sure you have a valid deriving licence from your home country and that you are at least 18 years old for starters. If you are from the UK make sure you drive on the correct side of the road. All motorists in France drive on the right hand side only. Make sure to wear a seat belt as this is the law. Most importantly is that traffic fines are issued on the spot. Be careful while driving in France.