France Driving Theory Test (Code de la Route) 2026: Practice test 7

1. Question 1 of 25

   The light changes from green to steady amber as you approach. What should you do?

   • ASpeed up to get through before red
   • BStop at the line, unless you are so close that you cannot stop safely
   • CAlways drive on, because amber means go
   • DStop even if this needs very hard braking in the junction
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   Answer: B. Stop at the line, unless you are so close that you cannot stop safely

   Steady amber means stop. Only continue if you are so close that stopping would be dangerous.

2. Question 2 of 25

   Which driving style saves the most fuel?

   • ADriving in the highest suitable gear at low engine speed
   • BDriving in a low gear at high engine speed
   • CChanging gear as late as possible
   • DAccelerating hard between traffic lights
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   Answer: A. Driving in the highest suitable gear at low engine speed

   Use the longest gear you can at low revs. Shift up early after moving off.

3. Question 3 of 25

   Your car breaks down on a motorway. What should you do first?

   • ASwitch on hazard lights and stop as far to the right as possible, on the hard shoulder if you can
   • BStop where you are in the lane and open the bonnet
   • CWalk to the next exit to find help
   • DReverse to the last exit
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   Answer: A. Switch on hazard lights and stop as far to the right as possible, on the hard shoulder if you can

   Get the car out of the traffic lanes, switch on the hazard lights and make yourself visible.

4. Question 4 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • APriority over oncoming traffic
   • BMotorway begins
   • CGo straight ahead only at the next junction
   • DOne-way road in the direction of the arrow
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   Answer: D. One-way road in the direction of the arrow

   This blue rectangular sign tells you that all traffic on the road moves in the direction of the arrow.

5. Question 5 of 25

   You see that you will need to slow down ahead. What is the most fuel-efficient way?

   • APut the gear lever in neutral and coast
   • BLift off the accelerator early and let the car slow down in gear
   • CKeep accelerating, then brake hard
   • DSwitch off the engine while moving
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   Answer: B. Lift off the accelerator early and let the car slow down in gear

   Slowing in gear uses engine braking. Coasting in neutral, especially downhill, is dangerous and wastes fuel.

6. Question 6 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ACrossroads with priority to the right
   • BNo stopping
   • CHospital zone
   • DRailway crossing: trains have priority
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   Answer: D. Railway crossing: trains have priority

   The red and white cross stands right at a level crossing. Trains always have priority, so stop if one is coming.

7. Question 7 of 25

   The rear of your car starts to slide in a bend. What should you do?

   • ABrake as hard as you can
   • BEase off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want to go
   • CTurn the wheel sharply the other way
   • DAccelerate hard
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   Answer: B. Ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want to go

   Look where you want to go, steer gently in that direction and lift off the accelerator. Do not brake hard.

8. Question 8 of 25

   You reach a junction with no signs, no traffic lights and no road markings. Who has priority?

   • AWhoever is on the wider road
   • BVehicles coming from your left
   • CVehicles coming from your right
   • DThe faster vehicle
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   Answer: C. Vehicles coming from your right

   Where nothing is signed, the general rule in continental Europe is priority to the right.

9. Question 9 of 25

   About how many pedestrians and cyclists survive being hit by a car at about 30 km/h, compared with about 50 km/h?

   • ANearly everyone at both speeds
   • BAbout the same at both speeds
   • CAbout 90% at 30 km/h, but only about 20% at 50 km/h
   • DAbout 50% at 30 km/h and 40% at 50 km/h
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   Answer: C. About 90% at 30 km/h, but only about 20% at 50 km/h

   Small speed differences make a huge difference to survival. This is why many towns use 30 km/h limits.

10. Question 10 of 25

    Your doctor gives you a new medicine. What should you do before driving?

    • ATake a double dose to feel better faster
    • BNothing, prescribed medicine is always safe
    • CDrink coffee to cancel any effect
    • DCheck the leaflet or ask whether it can affect your driving
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    Answer: D. Check the leaflet or ask whether it can affect your driving

    Some prescribed medicines impair driving and increase crash risk. Check before you drive.

11. Question 11 of 25

    How does looking far ahead and anticipating traffic help with eco-driving?

    • AIt allows you to switch off the engine while moving
    • BIt lets you drive closer to the car in front
    • CYou avoid unnecessary braking and accelerating
    • DIt has no effect on fuel use
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    Answer: C. You avoid unnecessary braking and accelerating

    Anticipation lets you keep a steady speed, which saves fuel and reduces crash risk.

12. Question 12 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ANo overtaking
    • BGive way to oncoming traffic on the narrow section ahead
    • CYou have priority over oncoming traffic
    • DRoad for two-way traffic begins
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    Answer: B. Give way to oncoming traffic on the narrow section ahead

    The red arrow is your direction. You must let oncoming vehicles pass through the narrow section first.

13. Question 13 of 25

    In which direction do you drive around a roundabout in continental Europe?

    • AEither way, depending on your exit
    • BAnticlockwise
    • CClockwise at night only
    • DClockwise
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    Answer: B. Anticlockwise

    With right-hand traffic you drive anticlockwise, keeping the central island on your left.

14. Question 14 of 25

    Traffic lights are working at a junction that also has a give-way sign. Which do you follow?

    • AWhichever is closer to you
    • BPriority to the right
    • CThe give-way sign
    • DThe traffic lights
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    Answer: D. The traffic lights

    Working traffic lights take precedence over priority signs. The signs apply when the lights are off or flashing amber.

15. Question 15 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ALow bridge
    • BMine entrance: no entry
    • CUnderground car park
    • DTunnel ahead
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    Answer: D. Tunnel ahead

    This sign marks a tunnel. Switch on your dipped headlights and keep a safe distance.

16. Question 16 of 25

    Why can a train not stop to avoid a car on a level crossing?

    • ATrain drivers are not allowed to brake
    • BIts high speed and weight mean it needs a very long distance to stop
    • CTrains have no brakes
    • DTrains always have a green light
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    Answer: B. Its high speed and weight mean it needs a very long distance to stop

    Trains are unable to stop in time when a road user crosses as they approach.

17. Question 17 of 25

    When may you pass a vehicle on its right on a normal road?

    • AWhen it has signalled and moved towards the centre to turn left
    • BWhenever it is driving slower than the limit
    • CNever under any circumstances
    • DWhen it flashes its headlights at you
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    Answer: A. When it has signalled and moved towards the centre to turn left

    You may pass on the right when the vehicle ahead has clearly signalled and moved over to turn left, leaving room on its right.

18. Question 18 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AKeep right
    • BDangerous bend to the right
    • CTurn right ahead
    • DDouble bend
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    Answer: B. Dangerous bend to the right

    A curved arrow in a warning triangle warns of a bend. Slow down before the bend, not in it.

19. Question 19 of 25

    Why should you remove an empty roof rack when you do not need it?

    • AIt blocks the rear window
    • BIt increases air resistance and fuel use
    • CIt makes the car too light
    • DIt is always illegal
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    Answer: B. It increases air resistance and fuel use

    Even an empty roof rack creates drag. With luggage on it, fuel use rises a lot.

20. Question 20 of 25

    What is a typical early sign that you are too tired to drive safely?

    • AWanting to listen to music
    • BYawning and finding it hard to keep your eyes open
    • CDriving more smoothly than usual
    • DFeeling hungry
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    Answer: B. Yawning and finding it hard to keep your eyes open

    Drivers most often notice yawning, loss of concentration and heavy eyelids. Stop and rest when you notice them.

21. Question 21 of 25

    Why is even a small amount of alcohol risky for drivers?

    • AIt makes people think they can still drive safely when they cannot
    • BIt makes people drive too slowly
    • CIt improves concentration for a short time
    • DIt only affects night vision
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    Answer: A. It makes people think they can still drive safely when they cannot

    Alcohol weakens self-control: even a little makes people more likely to think they are fine to drive.

22. Question 22 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AGive way to oncoming traffic
    • BNo parking at any time
    • CSpeed limit ends
    • DNo vehicles allowed in either direction
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    Answer: D. No vehicles allowed in either direction

    A red ring on a plain white disc closes the road to all vehicles in both directions.

23. Question 23 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ANo motorway entry for trucks
    • BEnd of the motorway
    • CSlow lane ends
    • DMotorway closed: turn back
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    Answer: B. End of the motorway

    The red stripe ends the motorway. Normal road rules and speed limits apply again.

24. Question 24 of 25

    You want to fit a rear-facing baby seat in the front passenger seat. The seat has a front airbag. What must you do?

    • APush the seat as far forward as possible
    • BOnly use it there for short trips
    • CMake sure the airbag is switched off before you use the seat there
    • DNothing, airbags protect babies
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    Answer: C. Make sure the airbag is switched off before you use the seat there

    A rear-facing child seat must not be used in a seat protected by an active front airbag; an inflating airbag can seriously injure the child.

25. Question 25 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ADetour
    • BSlippery road
    • CDouble bend ahead
    • DRoad narrows
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    Answer: C. Double bend ahead

    The S-shaped line warns of two bends close together.

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