Driving license: how to pass the code (common theoretical test or ETG)?
Verified 07 January 2026 - Public Service / Directorate of Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
The Common General Theoretical Test (ETG) permitting B1, B, BE, C, D, EC, FROM, C1, D1, C1E, D1E. If you want to pass the motorcycle license A1 or A2, you must pass a general theory test motorcycle (ETM: titleContent).
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The rules are different if you have a disability (deaf or hard of hearing, dys disorders) or if you have a poor command of French.
You can take the ETG in driving school or as a free candidate.
In driving school
Step-by-step approach
You can prepare theETG: titleContent :
- from 15 years in the context of early learning to drive,
- from 16 years for the classic formula.
Passing the exam costs €30.
This prize covers all the services necessary for a single pass of the theoretical test (code), including the registration and delivery of the attestation of result. Any other product or service may be charged, such as a training fee.
Payment must be made before registration for the exam.
If the code fails, you must repay this amount.
The driving school must offer you a standard contract for driving education. That contract shall specify in particular the program and the course of the training, on price training and administrative services, obligations of each, the means of payment.
To pass the code, you must be registered at an approved examination center: The Post Office, SMS, Dekra, Pearson View or Veritas Office.
The driving school or yourself can make the step.
Register for the code review with La Poste
Register for Code Review at an SMS Center
Register for the code review with Dekra
In addition to driving school training, you can test your knowledge on the road safety website trying to answer 24 questions.
The YouTube channel My driving school at home proposes thematic episodes to revise the code.
The examination center that you have chosen confirm your registration and send you a convocation.
Before starting the test, you must present your convocation and one proof of identity. Your proof of identity must be valid or expired for less than 2 years.
You must respond to 40 questions multiple choice. To pass the code, you must have 35 or more accurate answers.
You receive the results by email or by post.
You keep the benefit of the code for 5 years.
You retain the benefit of the code in the event of a change of training course. For example, if you choose a accompanied learning after a classical learning.
As a free candidate
Step-by-step approach
You can pass theETG: titleContent :
- from 15 years in the context of early learning to drive,
- from 16 years for the classic formula.
Passing the exam costs €30.
This prize covers all the services necessary for a single pass of the theoretical test (code), including the registration and delivery of the attestation of result. Any other product or service may be charged, such as a training fee.
Payment must be made before registration for the exam, online on the website of the approved center.
If the code fails, you must repay this amount.
To pass the code, you need a permit file number: the harmonized prefectural registration number (NEPH).
The process is done online on the website of theANTS: titleContent.
Prepare the following documents, either photographed or scanned:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of address less than 6 months
- 1 photo id or 1 digital photo-signature
- If you are under 21, copy ofASSR: titleContent of 2nd level or theASR: titleContent, or failing that (e.g. in the event of loss) declaration on honor
- If necessary, medical advice (form cerfa no. 14880)
- For a minor or under legal guardianship, 1 copy of the proof of identity of his legal representative
- Documents related to Defense and Citizenship Day (DCD) if you are French, aged between 17 and 25: individual certificate of participation (CIP) in the JDC, or individual certificate of exemption, or certificate of administrative situation issued in the event of deterioration, loss or theft, or provisional certificate of situation, including postponement, vis-à-vis the national service.
- If you are a foreigner, proof of regularity of stay or, if you are exempt from a residence permit, proof of your presence in France for at least 6 months (payroll, rent receipt, etc.).
Driver's license: register online for the exam (NEPH number assigned)
You must register at an approved examination center: The Post Office, SMS, Dekra, Pearson View or Veritas Office.
Register for the code review with La Poste
Register for Code Review at an SMS Center
Register for the code review with Dekra
You can test your knowledge on the road safety website trying to answer 24 questions.
The YouTube channel My driving school at home proposes thematic episodes to revise the code.
The examination center that you have chosen confirm your registration and send you a convocation.
Before starting the test, you must present your convocation and one proof of identity. Your proof of identity must be valid or expired for less than 2 years.
You must respond to 40 questions multiple choice. To pass the code, you must have 35 or more accurate answers.
You receive the results by email or by post.
You keep the benefit of the code for 5 years.
You retain the benefit of the code in the event of a change of training course. For example, if you choose a accompanied learning after a classical learning.
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