France Driving Theory Test (Code de la Route) 2026: Quiz di prova 3

1. Domanda 1 di 20

   How many points do you lose for failing to give way to a pedestrian who is already crossing?

   • A6
   • B4
   • C3
   • D2
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   Risposta: A. 6

   Not giving way to a pedestrian on the road, or in a pedestrian or shared zone, costs 6 points.

2. Domanda 2 di 20

   You drive 25 km/h over the speed limit. How many points do you lose?

   • A2
   • B4
   • C1
   • D3
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   Risposta: A. 2

   Speeding by 20 to less than 30 km/h over the limit costs 2 points.

3. Domanda 3 di 20

   You drive 12 km/h over the speed limit. How many points do you lose?

   • A3
   • B2
   • C1
   • D0
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   Risposta: C. 1

   Speeding by 5 to less than 20 km/h over the limit costs 1 point.

4. Domanda 4 di 20

   What happens if you drive 50 km/h or more over the speed limit?

   • AYou get a fine but keep your points
   • BYou lose 4 points only
   • CIt is a criminal offence and you lose 6 points
   • DYou lose 3 points only
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   Risposta: C. It is a criminal offence and you lose 6 points

   Speeding by 50 km/h or more is a délit and costs 6 points, with possible licence suspension.

5. Domanda 5 di 20

   How many points do you lose for crossing a continuous (solid) white line?

   • A3
   • B6
   • C4
   • D1
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   Risposta: A. 3

   Crossing a solid line costs 3 points. Just driving over it with your wheels (chevauchement) costs 1 point.

6. Domanda 6 di 20

   How many points does a driver lose for not wearing a seat belt?

   • A3
   • B2
   • C6
   • D1
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   Risposta: A. 3

   A driver who is not wearing a seat belt risks a fine and the loss of 3 points.

7. Domanda 7 di 20

   You lost 1 point for a minor offence. When does it come back if you commit no new offence?

   • AAfter 3 years
   • BAfter 1 month
   • CAfter 1 year
   • DAfter 6 months
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   Risposta: D. After 6 months

   A single point lost is restored automatically after 6 months without a new offence.

8. Domanda 8 di 20

   You have no serious offences on your record. After how long without a new offence are all 12 points restored?

   • A6 months
   • B2 years
   • C5 years
   • D1 year
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   Risposta: B. 2 years

   All points come back after 2 years without an offence, or 3 years if a délit or a 4th- or 5th-class offence is involved.

9. Domanda 9 di 20

   How many points can a voluntary road safety awareness course give back?

   • AUp to 6 points, twice a year
   • BUp to 2 points, once a month
   • CAll 12 points at once
   • DUp to 4 points, once a year
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   Risposta: D. Up to 4 points, once a year

   An awareness course restores up to 4 points per year, without going above the 12-point maximum.

10. Domanda 10 di 20

    Where must your high-visibility vest be kept in the car?

    • AWithin reach inside the car, so you can put it on before getting out
    • BUnder the bonnet
    • CIn the boot with the spare wheel
    • DAt home, as it is only needed for long trips
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    Risposta: A. Within reach inside the car, so you can put it on before getting out

    The CE-marked vest must be within reach. You must wear it before leaving a broken-down car on or beside the road.

11. Domanda 11 di 20

    Your car has broken down where it is a danger to traffic. How far away should you place the warning triangle?

    • AAt least 10 metres
    • BAt least 30 metres from the car
    • CAt least 5 metres
    • DAt least 150 metres
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    Risposta: B. At least 30 metres from the car

    Place the approved triangle 30 metres or more from the car and switch on your hazard lights, unless doing so would put your life in danger.

12. Domanda 12 di 20

    In mountain communes covered by the winter rules, when must cars carry snow chains or socks, or have winter tyres?

    • AAll year round
    • BFrom 1 November to 31 March
    • CFrom 1 October to 30 April
    • DFrom 1 December to 28 February
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    Risposta: B. From 1 November to 31 March

    In listed mountain areas, winter equipment is required from 1 November to 31 March.

13. Domanda 13 di 20

    Up to what age must a child travel in an approved child restraint suited to their size?

    • AUnder 10
    • BUnder 6
    • CUnder 3
    • DUnder 14
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    Risposta: A. Under 10

    Children under 10 must use an approved child seat or booster suited to their height and weight.

14. Domanda 14 di 20

    When may a child under 10 sit in the front seat?

    • AWhenever an adult holds the child on their lap
    • BIn a rear-facing child seat with the front airbag switched off, among other limited cases
    • COn trips shorter than 5 km
    • DWhen the child is asleep
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    Risposta: B. In a rear-facing child seat with the front airbag switched off, among other limited cases

    Children under 10 normally ride in the back. The front is allowed only in limited cases, such as a rear-facing seat with the airbag switched off.

15. Domanda 15 di 20

    A child in your car is not properly restrained. Who is fined?

    • AThe owner of the car, even if not driving
    • BThe child's parent, even if not in the car
    • CThe driver
    • DThe child
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    Risposta: C. The driver

    The driver is responsible for making sure children are correctly restrained and is the one sanctioned.

16. Domanda 16 di 20

    Since April 2024, which document no longer has to be shown at a roadside check?

    • AThe vehicle registration certificate (carte grise)
    • BThe alcohol interlock certificate, if you must use one
    • CThe driving licence
    • DThe insurance certificate
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    Risposta: D. The insurance certificate

    Police now check insurance in the national file of insured vehicles using the number plate. You must still show your licence and carte grise.

17. Domanda 17 di 20

    You move to France with a licence from a non-EU country. How long can you drive on it after your residence starts?

    • A6 months
    • B1 year
    • C3 years
    • D3 months
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    Risposta: B. 1 year

    A non-EU licence is recognised for one year from the start of your normal residence. To drive longer you must exchange it, if the country allows exchange, or pass the French licence.

18. Domanda 18 di 20

    You live in France with a valid licence from another EU country. What must you do?

    • AExchange it within 6 months
    • BExchange it within 1 year
    • CRetake the French theory test
    • DYou may keep driving on it while it is valid, except in a few cases such as losing points in France
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    Risposta: D. You may keep driving on it while it is valid, except in a few cases such as losing points in France

    An EU or EEA licence can be used while valid. Exchange is required, for example, after an offence in France that costs points or when the licence expires.

19. Domanda 19 di 20

    In a built-up area, what is the minimum side distance when overtaking a cyclist?

    • A1 metre
    • B50 centimetres
    • C2 metres
    • D1.5 metres
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    Risposta: A. 1 metre

    The Code de la route requires at least 1 metre in built-up areas and 1.5 metres outside them when passing a cyclist.

20. Domanda 20 di 20

    What is the speed limit in a shared zone (zone de rencontre), where pedestrians have priority?

    • A20 km/h
    • B40 km/h
    • C10 km/h
    • D30 km/h
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    Risposta: A. 20 km/h

    In a zone de rencontre, pedestrians may walk on the road and have priority, and vehicles are limited to 20 km/h.

Tastiera: 1–4 per rispondere, Invio per la domanda successiva.

Il test reale: 35 correct out of 40