French Highway Code 2026
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The 2026 French Highway Code builds on the official question bank rebuilt in 2023 and enriched in 2026: new topics such as driver-assistance systems (ADAS), automated driving and electric-vehicle charging. The theory exam (ETG) still has 40 questions, with at least 35 correct answers to pass. Practise here on up-to-date questions with explained corrections.
What changes in 2026
Up-to-date question bank
2023 overhaul (about 1,000 questions rewritten) enriched in 2026: driver-assistance (ADAS), automated driving, EV charging and eco-driving.
A tougher exam
The pass rate is falling (53.5% in 2023, 50.7% in 2024, 49.3% in 2025). Regular practice makes the difference.
Unchanged official format
40 questions, at least 35 correct (5 mistakes max), about 20 seconds per question. Exam fee €30 incl. tax, identical at every approved operator.
The 2026 code exam at a glance
- 40 — questions
- 35/40 — to pass
- 20 s — per question
- €30 — fee
French code 2026: FAQ
What changes in the French Highway Code in 2026?
The official bank, already rebuilt in 2023, is enriched in 2026: more questions on driver-assistance (ADAS), automated driving, EV charging and eco-driving. The exam format does not change.
How many questions and mistakes in the 2026 code exam?
The exam (ETG) has 40 questions; you need at least 35 correct answers, i.e. 5 mistakes maximum, to pass, with about 20 seconds per question.
How long is a code passed in 2026 valid for?
The code is valid for 5 years, within a limit of 5 attempts at the practical driving test. Source: Service-Public.