France Driving Theory Test (Code de la Route) 2026: Practice test 8

1. Question 1 of 25

   You will be stopped for more than about a minute. What saves fuel?

   • AKeep the engine running in neutral
   • BRev the engine before switching off
   • CKeep the air conditioning on full
   • DSwitch off the engine
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   Answer: D. Switch off the engine

   For longer stops, switching the engine off saves fuel. Do not rev the engine before you turn it off.

2. Question 2 of 25

   You are driving in fog. How fast should you drive?

   • AFast, to get out of the fog sooner
   • BAt the same speed as the car in front, however close
   • CAt the speed limit, because fog is not a hazard
   • DSlowly enough to stop within the distance you can see
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   Answer: D. Slowly enough to stop within the distance you can see

   Always drive so you can stop within the distance you can see to be clear.

3. Question 3 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ARailway signal
   • BLevel crossing ahead
   • CTraffic lights ahead
   • DPolice control ahead
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   Answer: C. Traffic lights ahead

   This sign warns of traffic lights that you may not see in time, for example after a bend.

4. Question 4 of 25

   Who must wear a seat belt in a car in the EU?

   • AOnly the driver
   • BOnly people in the front seats
   • COnly on motorways
   • DThe driver and all passengers, front and rear
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   Answer: D. The driver and all passengers, front and rear

   EU rules require everyone in a vehicle to use the seat belts or restraints provided.

5. Question 5 of 25

   What is the difference between a STOP sign and a give-way sign?

   • AThere is no difference
   • BAt give way you must always stop; at STOP only if traffic comes
   • CSTOP is for trucks only
   • DAt STOP you must always stop; at give way you stop only if traffic makes it necessary
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   Answer: D. At STOP you must always stop; at give way you stop only if traffic makes it necessary

   STOP means a full stop every time. Give way means let traffic go first, stopping only if needed.

6. Question 6 of 25

   There is a fire in a tunnel and you have to leave your car. What should you do?

   • AStay in the car with the windows closed
   • BTurn around and drive back
   • CSwitch off the engine, leave the key in, and walk to the nearest emergency exit
   • DLock the car and take the key
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   Answer: C. Switch off the engine, leave the key in, and walk to the nearest emergency exit

   Leave the key so rescuers can move the car, then follow the exit signs away from the fire.

7. Question 7 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ASlow down and give way only if traffic is coming
   • BStop completely at the line, then give way to all traffic
   • CPolice checkpoint ahead
   • DStop only if a pedestrian is waiting
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   Answer: B. Stop completely at the line, then give way to all traffic

   The red octagon means you must always come to a full stop and then let traffic on the other road go first.

8. Question 8 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AWinter road closed
   • BSnow chains are not allowed
   • CTyre repair shop
   • DSnow chains must be fitted
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   Answer: D. Snow chains must be fitted

   This blue mandatory sign means you may only drive on this road with snow chains fitted.

9. Question 9 of 25

   An injured motorcyclist is awake, talking and breathing normally. What should you NOT do?

   • AProtect them from cold
   • BCall 112
   • CRemove their helmet
   • DTalk to them calmly
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   Answer: C. Remove their helmet

   If the rider is awake and breathing, leave the helmet on, because removing it can make a neck injury worse. If the rider is unconscious and you need to open the airway or start CPR, the helmet must be removed carefully, ideally by two people, as first aid courses teach.

10. Question 10 of 25

    On which side do you normally overtake another vehicle?

    • AOn its left
    • BOn whichever side has more space
    • COn the hard shoulder
    • DOn its right
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    Answer: A. On its left

    In right-hand traffic you overtake on the left. Overtaking on the right is a cause of serious crashes.

11. Question 11 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AOvertaking lane ahead
    • BPriority over oncoming traffic
    • CTwo-way traffic ahead
    • DOne-way road
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    Answer: C. Two-way traffic ahead

    This sign warns that you are leaving a one-way section and traffic will come towards you.

12. Question 12 of 25

    Why should you look twice for motorcycles at junctions?

    • AThey are small and their speed is hard to judge
    • BThey always have priority
    • CThey cannot use indicators
    • DThey are not allowed at junctions
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    Answer: A. They are small and their speed is hard to judge

    Many crashes happen because drivers do not see a motorcycle or misjudge its speed.

13. Question 13 of 25

    At an unsigned junction, a car approaches from your left and nobody comes from your right. Who should go first?

    • AYou, because the other car is on your left
    • BThe car on the left
    • CNeither; both must stop and wave
    • DWhoever brakes last
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    Answer: A. You, because the other car is on your left

    Under priority to the right, the driver who has the other vehicle on their left goes first. Still drive with care.

14. Question 14 of 25

    If you use a warning triangle after a breakdown, where should you place it?

    • AWell behind the vehicle so approaching drivers see it in good time
    • BIn front of the car
    • CRight next to the rear bumper
    • DOn the roof of the car
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    Answer: A. Well behind the vehicle so approaching drivers see it in good time

    The triangle warns traffic coming from behind, so it must be far enough back to give them time to slow down.

15. Question 15 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ATurn left ahead
    • BNo right turn
    • CNo left turn
    • DBend to the left
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    Answer: C. No left turn

    A red ring with a red bar across a black arrow forbids the move shown by the arrow.

16. Question 16 of 25

    How should you overtake a cyclist?

    • ASound your horn and pass at normal speed
    • BOvertake on the right
    • CPass closely so you are on the other side less time
    • DSlow down and leave plenty of space to the side
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    Answer: D. Slow down and leave plenty of space to the side

    Cyclists can wobble or swerve around potholes. Give them plenty of room; many countries set a minimum distance by law.

17. Question 17 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ACycle path: for cyclists only
    • BCyclists must not use this road
    • CWarning: cyclists crossing ahead
    • DBicycle hire nearby
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    Answer: A. Cycle path: for cyclists only

    A white bicycle on a blue disc means the path is reserved for cyclists. Cars must not use it.

18. Question 18 of 25

    The traffic light at the entrance to a tunnel is red. What should you do?

    • AStop and do not enter
    • BEnter slowly with hazard lights on
    • CEnter if you see no smoke
    • DTurn around on the road
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    Answer: A. Stop and do not enter

    A red light at a tunnel entrance means the tunnel is closed or there is a problem inside.

19. Question 19 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AStop at the line in all cases
    • BRoad narrows ahead
    • CGive way to traffic on the road you are joining
    • DYou have priority at the next junction
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    Answer: C. Give way to traffic on the road you are joining

    The upside-down triangle means give way. Stop only if you need to let traffic on the other road pass.

20. Question 20 of 25

    You must brake hard in an emergency in a car with ABS. What should you do?

    • APull the handbrake
    • BBrake gently to avoid the vibration
    • CPress the brake pedal fully and keep pressing, even if it vibrates
    • DPump the brake pedal on and off
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    Answer: C. Press the brake pedal fully and keep pressing, even if it vibrates

    With ABS, keep firm pressure on the pedal. The vibration is normal and the wheels will not lock, so you can still steer.

21. Question 21 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AYou must turn right ahead
    • BNo right turn
    • CRight lane ends
    • DBend to the right
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    Answer: A. You must turn right ahead

    A blue disc with a white arrow is a mandatory direction. You must go the way the arrow shows.

22. Question 22 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ASchool ahead
    • BPath for pedestrians only
    • CChildren playing in the street
    • DPedestrians must not walk here
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    Answer: B. Path for pedestrians only

    A blue disc with people walking marks a footpath. Vehicles, including bicycles unless allowed by an extra sign, must not use it.

23. Question 23 of 25

    You see children playing on the pavement near the road. What should you do?

    • ASlow down and be ready to stop, as they may run into the road
    • BDrive closer to the centre line at the same speed
    • CFlash your headlights
    • DSound your horn and keep your speed
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    Answer: A. Slow down and be ready to stop, as they may run into the road

    Children are small, hard to see and can act suddenly. Reduce your speed near them.

24. Question 24 of 25

    How should you drive in a tunnel?

    • AKeep a larger distance than usual to the vehicle in front
    • BDrive closer to keep traffic flowing
    • CStop to look at the emergency signs
    • DOvertake as often as possible
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    Answer: A. Keep a larger distance than usual to the vehicle in front

    Keep a bigger safety gap in tunnels so you have time to react to any incident.

25. Question 25 of 25

    The line in the centre of the road is broken (dashed). What does this allow?

    • AYou may cross it only to park
    • BYou must never cross it
    • CYou may cross it when it is safe, for example to overtake
    • DOnly buses may cross it
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    Answer: C. You may cross it when it is safe, for example to overtake

    A broken line separates lanes but may be crossed when the road ahead is clear and it is safe.

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