French highway code guides

Clear guides to prepare for the French highway code — in French, Arabic and English. Each guide answers a real question, with the official figures and sources.

• Revising in ArabicRevising for the French highway code in ArabicYes, you can learn the whole French highway code in Arabic. The official exam is taken in French, but understanding every rule and road sign in your own language makes preparation far faster. Here’s how to revise effectively in Arabic and arrive ready on exam day.Updated 27 July 2026
• Scoring & passingHow many mistakes are allowed on the French highway code test?You’re allowed 5 mistakes at most. The code exam has 40 questions and you need at least 35 correct answers to pass. Here’s exactly how the scoring works, what counts as a mistake, and what happens if you fail.Updated 27 July 2026
• Independent candidateTaking the French highway code as an independent candidateTaking the code as an independent candidate means registering yourself, without a driving school. You request a NEPH number on the ANTS website, book your slot (€30) at an approved centre, and revise on your own. Here are the steps, documents and costs.Updated 27 July 2026
• Validity periodHow long is the French highway code valid?Once obtained, your highway-code result stays valid for 5 years. During that time you can sit the practical driving test up to 5 times. After the 5 years — or after 5 failed driving attempts — you must retake the code. Here’s exactly how this validity works.Updated 27 July 2026
• Exam dayHow does the French highway code exam work?The code exam takes place at an approved centre, on a tablet: 40 multiple-choice questions, each illustrated by a photo or a short video. You need at least 35 correct answers, and the result usually arrives by email within 48 hours. Here’s the exam, step by step.Updated 27 July 2026
• Cost & budgetHow much does the French highway code cost?The code exam costs €30 per attempt. The real budget depends mostly on preparation: a driving-school package often runs into hundreds of euros, whereas as an independent candidate you pay only for the exam and a revision tool. Here’s the cost breakdown and how to spend less.Updated 27 July 2026
• Programme & themesWhat are the themes of the French highway code exam?The French highway code exam is organised around ten official themes: traffic, the driver, the road, other road users, miscellaneous notions, first aid, getting in and out of the vehicle, mechanics and equipment, passenger safety and the environment. The 40 questions are spread across them. Here’s what each theme covers and how to revise theme by theme.Updated 27 July 2026