Sécurité routière

Lyon

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France · 520K

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Where you take the test in Lyon

Source: Services de l’État dans le Rhône (DDT du Rhône), checked September 2026
Services de l’État dans le Rhône (DDT du Rhône)

Centre des examens des permis de conduire de Saint-Priest

Handles
Practical test
How to book
Since 1 February 2022 every driving test in the Rhône is scheduled with the single tool Rendez-vous Permis.
Address
29, chemin de la Pierre Blanche, 69800 Saint-Priest

The centre admits candidates only; the Candilib route for independent candidates closed on 31 January 2022.

Driving rules that are different in Lyon

Source: grandlyon.com · mairie3.lyon.fr, checked September 2026
  • Since 1 January 2025 Crit’Air 5, 4, 3 and unclassified vehicles are banned from the Lyon ZFE, 24 hours a day.

    grandlyon.com
  • Since March 2022 the maximum speed in Lyon is 30 km/h or less, and 50 km/h has become the exception.

    mairie3.lyon.fr

France test facts

Questions40
Pass mark88%
Minutes30
Min age17+
Driving sideDrive on the right
Alcohol limit0.5g/L (0.2g/L for new drivers)
Emergency112
Test fee30€

Speed limits

50Urban areasWithin city limits
80Rural roadsOutside city limits
130HighwayMotorways & expressways

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I take the driving theory test in Lyon?

Services de l’État dans le Rhône (DDT du Rhône): Centre des examens des permis de conduire de Saint-Priest. Since 1 February 2022 every driving test in the Rhône is scheduled with the single tool Rendez-vous Permis.

Is anything different about driving in Lyon?

Since 1 January 2025 Crit’Air 5, 4, 3 and unclassified vehicles are banned from the Lyon ZFE, 24 hours a day. Since March 2022 the maximum speed in Lyon is 30 km/h or less, and 50 km/h has become the exception.

How many questions are on the driving test in Lyon?

The Sécurité routière theory test has 40 questions. You need to score 35/40 to pass (88%).

What documents do I need?

You'll need: ID card/Passport, ASSR certificate, Photo, Fee payment. The test fee is approximately 30€.

Is AutoviaTest affiliated with Sécurité routière?

AutoviaTest is an independent study platform — we're not affiliated with Sécurité routière or any government agency.

Our practice questions and study materials are designed to help you feel confident and well-prepared for your Sécurité routière theory test.

For practical training and the official exam, you'll work with a local driving school. Think of AutoviaTest as your study companion for the theory side.

Do I still need to join a driving school?

Yes — a driving school handles your practical training and the official Sécurité routière exam. AutoviaTest helps you prepare for the theory portion so you go in feeling confident and ready.

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