Sécurité routière

Bordeaux

Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France · 260K

Data sourced from Ministry of the Interior · Last updated:

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Where you take the test in Bordeaux

Source: Services de l’État en Gironde (DDTM 33), checked September 2026
Services de l’État en Gironde (DDTM 33)

Service de l’éducation routière de la DDTM de la Gironde

Handles
Practical test
How to book
Register for the category you want on the ANTS site, then reserve an exam slot on candidat.permisdeconduire.gouv.fr.

Driving rules that are different in Bordeaux

Source: sedeplacer.bordeaux-metropole.fr · bordeaux.fr, checked September 2026
  • Bordeaux Métropole’s ZFE bans only unclassified vehicles inside the rocade, such as petrol or diesel cars registered before 1 January 1997.

    sedeplacer.bordeaux-metropole.fr
  • The City of Bordeaux states that 89 % of its streets are limited to 30 km/h.

    bordeaux.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 Bordeaux?

Services de l’État en Gironde (DDTM 33): Service de l’éducation routière de la DDTM de la Gironde. Register for the category you want on the ANTS site, then reserve an exam slot on candidat.permisdeconduire.gouv.fr.

Is anything different about driving in Bordeaux?

Bordeaux Métropole’s ZFE bans only unclassified vehicles inside the rocade, such as petrol or diesel cars registered before 1 January 1997. The City of Bordeaux states that 89 % of its streets are limited to 30 km/h.

How many questions are on the driving test in Bordeaux?

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.