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France Driving Theory Test (Code de la Route) 2026: Practice test 2

Practice test 2 of 8 for the France Driving Theory Test (Code de la Route): 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

  • Driving
  • France
  • 250 questions
  • Checked October 11, 2026

  1. Question 1 of 25

    A probationary driver loses all 6 points in the first year. What happens?
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    Answer: D. The licence becomes invalid and the exams must be taken again

    Losing all points ends the right to drive. The driver must wait 6 months, pass a medical check and retake the exams.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    What is the general speed limit in a built-up area (agglomération) in France?
    50
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    Answer: B. 50 km/h

    Unless signs show otherwise, the limit inside a built-up area is 50 km/h. Towns may set lower limits, such as 30 km/h zones.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    What is the general speed limit on a two-way road outside built-up areas with no central separator?
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    Answer: A. 80 km/h

    Since 2018 the default limit on these roads is 80 km/h. The local traffic authority can raise some sections to 90 km/h.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    What is the speed limit on a French motorway (autoroute) in dry weather?
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    Answer: D. 130 km/h

    The motorway limit is 130 km/h in dry weather for fully licensed drivers.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    What is the speed limit on a dual carriageway with a central reservation (not a motorway) in dry weather?
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    Answer: A. 110 km/h

    Roads with two carriageways separated by a central reservation have a 110 km/h limit in dry weather.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    It is raining. What is the speed limit on a motorway normally limited to 130 km/h?
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    Answer: A. 110 km/h

    In rain or other precipitation, the motorway limit drops from 130 km/h to 110 km/h.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    It is raining. What is the speed limit on a dual carriageway normally limited to 110 km/h?
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    Answer: D. 100 km/h

    In rain or other precipitation, the limit on a dual carriageway drops from 110 km/h to 100 km/h.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    Visibility is less than 50 metres because of fog. What is the speed limit?
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    Answer: C. 50 km/h on all roads, motorways included

    When visibility is under 50 metres, the limit is 50 km/h on every type of road.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    What is the speed limit for a probationary driver on a motorway normally limited to 130 km/h?
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    Answer: C. 110 km/h

    Probationary drivers are limited to 110 km/h on 130 km/h motorways.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    What is the speed limit for a probationary driver on a dual carriageway normally limited to 110 km/h?
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    Answer: C. 100 km/h

    Probationary drivers are limited to 100 km/h on roads where others may drive at 110 km/h.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    What is the minimum speed in the left-hand lane of a motorway when traffic is flowing and the weather is good?
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    Answer: A. 80 km/h

    On the leftmost lane of a motorway you must drive at 80 km/h or more when traffic flows freely and the weather is good.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    Who can raise the limit on a two-way road without a central separator from 80 km/h to 90 km/h?
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    Answer: B. The local authority in charge of traffic on that road

    The local traffic authority may raise the limit to 90 km/h on sections it manages. Signs then show the higher limit.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    A learner in accompanied driving (AAC) is on a motorway limited to 130 km/h. What is their limit?
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    Answer: B. 110 km/h

    Learners in AAC follow the same reduced limits as probationary drivers: 110 km/h on 130 km/h motorways.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    What is the legal alcohol limit for a fully licensed car driver in France?
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    Answer: C. 0.5 g per litre of blood (0.25 mg per litre of breath)

    The general limit is 0.5 g/l in the blood, which equals 0.25 mg/l in exhaled air.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    What is the alcohol limit for a probationary driver?
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    Answer: D. 0.2 g per litre of blood

    Probationary drivers have a limit of 0.2 g/l of blood (0.10 mg/l of breath), which in practice means no drinking before driving.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    Besides probationary drivers, who else has the lower 0.2 g/l alcohol limit?
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    Answer: A. Learners in accompanied driving

    The 0.2 g/l limit also applies to learners in accompanied driving and to drivers who must use an alcohol interlock (EAD).

  17. Question 17 of 25

    From what blood alcohol level does drink-driving become a criminal offence (délit) in France?
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    Answer: A. 0.8 g per litre of blood

    From 0.8 g/l of blood (0.40 mg/l of breath), drink-driving is a criminal offence with heavy penalties, including possible prison.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    How many points does a driver lose for driving with 0.5 to 0.8 g/l of alcohol in the blood?
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    Answer: B. 6

    Driving over the alcohol limit costs 6 points, plus a fine and a possible licence suspension.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    Must you carry a breathalyser (éthylotest) in your car in France?
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    Answer: D. No, it is not compulsory

    Carrying a breathalyser is not compulsory. The alcohol limits still apply.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    What happens if a driver refuses a roadside alcohol test?
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    Answer: C. It is a criminal offence and costs 6 points

    Refusing the test is a délit punished like serious drink-driving, with 6 points removed and possible suspension.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    How many points are removed for driving after using drugs (stupéfiants)?
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    Answer: D. 6

    Driving after using drugs is a criminal offence and costs 6 points.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    How many points are removed for driving after using both drugs and alcohol?
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    Answer: C. 9

    Combining drugs and alcohol at the wheel costs 9 points, more than either offence alone.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    How many points do you lose for holding a phone in your hand while driving?
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    Answer: B. 3

    Using a hand-held phone while driving costs 3 points and a fine.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    Can you use earphones, an earpiece or a headset to take calls while driving?
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    Answer: D. No, anything worn in or over the ears is banned while driving

    Earphones, earpieces and headsets are banned while driving and cost 3 points, the same as a hand-held phone.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    How many points do you lose for not stopping at a red traffic light?
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    Answer: B. 4

    Running a red light costs 4 points. Failing to stop at a STOP sign also costs 4 points.

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