french driving licence throry test in english
Dec 3rd 2006, 11:53 am
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Zubenalgenubi wrote:
> I'm addressing the question of congenital idiocy at you Evelynoldgoat.
> Do you ever sober up?
P-L-O-N-K!
>
> I'm addressing the question of congenital idiocy at you Evelynoldgoat.
> Do you ever sober up?
P-L-O-N-K!
>
Dec 3rd 2006, 8:53 pm
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Am Fri, 01 Dec 2006 20:57:10 +0100 schrieb Bernard T. Higonnet:
> prashant wrote:
>
>> Is there a possibility that i could take the theory test for french
>> driving licence in english? and also if possible the driving test in
>> english. Has any one already taken these in english. I am in sophia
>> antipolis and seeing the community here, i guess there should be an
>> option to take the theory test in english too... !?
>
> Can one take the test in French in the UK? or in the US?
Here in Germany you can take the test in English or even Turkish. And there
are enough driving-instructors that offer driving lessons in one of these
languages.
So I don't really think it should be a problem in France.
Regards,
Frank
> prashant wrote:
>
>> Is there a possibility that i could take the theory test for french
>> driving licence in english? and also if possible the driving test in
>> english. Has any one already taken these in english. I am in sophia
>> antipolis and seeing the community here, i guess there should be an
>> option to take the theory test in english too... !?
>
> Can one take the test in French in the UK? or in the US?
Here in Germany you can take the test in English or even Turkish. And there
are enough driving-instructors that offer driving lessons in one of these
languages.
So I don't really think it should be a problem in France.
Regards,
Frank
Dec 3rd 2006, 9:11 pm
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On Mon, 4 Dec 2006 10:53:20 +0100, Frank Hucklenbroich
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Am Fri, 01 Dec 2006 20:57:10 +0100 schrieb Bernard T. Higonnet:
>> prashant wrote:
>>
>>> Is there a possibility that i could take the theory test for french
>>> driving licence in english? and also if possible the driving test in
>>> english. Has any one already taken these in english. I am in sophia
>>> antipolis and seeing the community here, i guess there should be an
>>> option to take the theory test in english too... !?
>>
>> Can one take the test in French in the UK? or in the US?
>Here in Germany you can take the test in English or even Turkish. And there
>are enough driving-instructors that offer driving lessons in one of these
>languages.
>So I don't really think it should be a problem in France.
Germany isn't France
http://riviera.angloinfo.com/informa...rivlicence.asp
http://www.amb-usa.fr/CONSUL/acs/guide/DRIVING.PDF
"In order to make the written test easier for non-French speakers, you
may request to be assisted by a translator, who may be a friend or
relative."
--
Martin
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Am Fri, 01 Dec 2006 20:57:10 +0100 schrieb Bernard T. Higonnet:
>> prashant wrote:
>>
>>> Is there a possibility that i could take the theory test for french
>>> driving licence in english? and also if possible the driving test in
>>> english. Has any one already taken these in english. I am in sophia
>>> antipolis and seeing the community here, i guess there should be an
>>> option to take the theory test in english too... !?
>>
>> Can one take the test in French in the UK? or in the US?
>Here in Germany you can take the test in English or even Turkish. And there
>are enough driving-instructors that offer driving lessons in one of these
>languages.
>So I don't really think it should be a problem in France.
Germany isn't France
http://riviera.angloinfo.com/informa...rivlicence.asp
http://www.amb-usa.fr/CONSUL/acs/guide/DRIVING.PDF
"In order to make the written test easier for non-French speakers, you
may request to be assisted by a translator, who may be a friend or
relative."
--
Martin
Dec 4th 2006, 6:15 am
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No mention of it on the relevant French government site, which doesn't
surprise me.
http://www.securiteroutiere.equipement.gouv.fr
On Sun, 3 Dec 2006 17:47:10 -0000, "Graham Harrison"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>"prashant" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected] ups.com...
>> Is there a possibility that i could take the theory test for french
>> driving licence in english? and also if possible the driving test in
>> english. Has any one already taken these in english. I am in sophia
>> antipolis and seeing the community here, i guess there should be an
>> option to take the theory test in english too... !?
>I just had a look at the UK rules on the DSA website. While the theory
>test can be taken in a wide range of languages (but not French!) the
>practical test has to be taken in English (or Welsh). You are, however,
>permitted to bring your own interpreter with you If you give notice). I
>wonder if the same applies in France?
surprise me.
http://www.securiteroutiere.equipement.gouv.fr
On Sun, 3 Dec 2006 17:47:10 -0000, "Graham Harrison"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>"prashant" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected] ups.com...
>> Is there a possibility that i could take the theory test for french
>> driving licence in english? and also if possible the driving test in
>> english. Has any one already taken these in english. I am in sophia
>> antipolis and seeing the community here, i guess there should be an
>> option to take the theory test in english too... !?
>I just had a look at the UK rules on the DSA website. While the theory
>test can be taken in a wide range of languages (but not French!) the
>practical test has to be taken in English (or Welsh). You are, however,
>permitted to bring your own interpreter with you If you give notice). I
>wonder if the same applies in France?
Dec 4th 2006, 6:17 am
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Martin wrote:
> Germany isn't France
<Googles>
Dammit, he's right!
B;
> Germany isn't France
<Googles>
Dammit, he's right!
B;
Dec 14th 2006, 2:47 am
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Ok from all the replies.. i take it that there is no possiblity to take
it in english. I have also been to most of the govt websites.. no
mention of it. I was just wondering, since in Germany they offer to
take the theory test either in english or german.
Anywayz as someone mentioned.. germany and france are definitely
different.
Patrick Wallace wrote:
> No mention of it on the relevant French government site, which doesn't
> surprise me.
> http://www.securiteroutiere.equipement.gouv.fr
> On Sun, 3 Dec 2006 17:47:10 -0000, "Graham Harrison"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> >"prashant" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> >news:[email protected] ups.com...
> >> Is there a possibility that i could take the theory test for french
> >> driving licence in english? and also if possible the driving test in
> >> english. Has any one already taken these in english. I am in sophia
> >> antipolis and seeing the community here, i guess there should be an
> >> option to take the theory test in english too... !?
> >>
> >
> >I just had a look at the UK rules on the DSA website. While the theory
> >test can be taken in a wide range of languages (but not French!) the
> >practical test has to be taken in English (or Welsh). You are, however,
> >permitted to bring your own interpreter with you If you give notice). I
> >wonder if the same applies in France?
> >
> >
it in english. I have also been to most of the govt websites.. no
mention of it. I was just wondering, since in Germany they offer to
take the theory test either in english or german.
Anywayz as someone mentioned.. germany and france are definitely
different.
Patrick Wallace wrote:
> No mention of it on the relevant French government site, which doesn't
> surprise me.
> http://www.securiteroutiere.equipement.gouv.fr
> On Sun, 3 Dec 2006 17:47:10 -0000, "Graham Harrison"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> >"prashant" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> >news:[email protected] ups.com...
> >> Is there a possibility that i could take the theory test for french
> >> driving licence in english? and also if possible the driving test in
> >> english. Has any one already taken these in english. I am in sophia
> >> antipolis and seeing the community here, i guess there should be an
> >> option to take the theory test in english too... !?
> >>
> >
> >I just had a look at the UK rules on the DSA website. While the theory
> >test can be taken in a wide range of languages (but not French!) the
> >practical test has to be taken in English (or Welsh). You are, however,
> >permitted to bring your own interpreter with you If you give notice). I
> >wonder if the same applies in France?
> >
> >
Dec 14th 2006, 2:55 am
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On 14 Dec 2006 07:47:46 -0800, "prashant" <[email protected]> wrote:
>Ok from all the replies.. i take it that there is no possiblity to take
>it in english. I have also been to most of the govt websites.. no
>mention of it. I was just wondering, since in Germany they offer to
>take the theory test either in english or german.
>Anywayz as someone mentioned.. germany and france are definitely
>different.
Yeah but ... Germany and France have a common border, you could always do your
test in Germany and convert the German license to a French one
--
Martin
>Ok from all the replies.. i take it that there is no possiblity to take
>it in english. I have also been to most of the govt websites.. no
>mention of it. I was just wondering, since in Germany they offer to
>take the theory test either in english or german.
>Anywayz as someone mentioned.. germany and france are definitely
>different.
Yeah but ... Germany and France have a common border, you could always do your
test in Germany and convert the German license to a French one
--
Martin
Dec 14th 2006, 3:22 am
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In France we speak French, all the road signs are in French. Learn the
language or stay where you are. We don't want you driving here if you
can't follow the rules of the road! comprendo??
language or stay where you are. We don't want you driving here if you
can't follow the rules of the road! comprendo??
Dec 14th 2006, 3:44 am
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On 14 Dec 2006 08:22:50 -0800, "Zubenalgenubi" <[email protected]> wrote:
>In France we speak French, all the road signs are in French. Learn the
>language or stay where you are. We don't want you driving here if you
>can't follow the rules of the road! comprendo??
There are far too many locals, who can't follow the rules of the road in France.
There is no room left for foreigners.
--
Martin
>In France we speak French, all the road signs are in French. Learn the
>language or stay where you are. We don't want you driving here if you
>can't follow the rules of the road! comprendo??
There are far too many locals, who can't follow the rules of the road in France.
There is no room left for foreigners.
--
Martin
Dec 14th 2006, 5:53 am
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On 1/12/06 20:24, in article
[email protected] m, "prashant"
<[email protected]> wrote:
> Is there a possibility that i could take the theory test for french
> driving licence in english? and also if possible the driving test in
> english. Has any one already taken these in english. I am in sophia
> antipolis and seeing the community here, i guess there should be an
> option to take the theory test in english too... !?
>
Yes and the driving test itself can be done in French or English
L'examen th�orique est actuellement disponible en 17 langues. Il est
toutefois important de noter que l'examen pratique n'est offert qu'en
fran�ais et en anglais. L'examen pratique n'�tant disponible en fran�ais que
dans certains centres d'examen de conduite, vous �tes pri� de contacter le
centre d'examen de conduite avant de fixer la date de votre examen pratique
pour vous enqu�rir d'un examinateur bilingue. Une fois cela effectu�,
demandez un examinateur bilingue lorsque vous vous pr�sentez � votre examen.
Au cours de l'examen pratique, l'examinateur vous demandera d'effectuer de
nombreuses manoeuvres et vous devrez comprendre ses directives comme :
tourner � gauche/droite � la premi�re rue, arr�ter sur le bord de la route,
stationner en file et faire un demi-tour en trois manoeuvres. Il vous faudra
pouvoir comprendre ces directives en fran�ais ou en anglais, selon les
circonstances. L'examinateur n'a pas le droit de vous conseiller pendant
l'examen. Si vous avez des questions, posez-les donc avant de commencer.
*****
With regard to the USA, there are 14 states with which a reciprocity
agreement exists, the French will exchange a French permit for your
state permit. In reverse those states will accept a French permit
in exchange. At one time the French accepted any state but got
angry when certain states would not reciprocate. Obtaining a
French permit can be a costly affaire, so check out this first.
The written exam in France can be taken in any of 17 languages but
the driving test itself can only be done in English and French.
[email protected] m, "prashant"
<[email protected]> wrote:
> Is there a possibility that i could take the theory test for french
> driving licence in english? and also if possible the driving test in
> english. Has any one already taken these in english. I am in sophia
> antipolis and seeing the community here, i guess there should be an
> option to take the theory test in english too... !?
>
Yes and the driving test itself can be done in French or English
L'examen th�orique est actuellement disponible en 17 langues. Il est
toutefois important de noter que l'examen pratique n'est offert qu'en
fran�ais et en anglais. L'examen pratique n'�tant disponible en fran�ais que
dans certains centres d'examen de conduite, vous �tes pri� de contacter le
centre d'examen de conduite avant de fixer la date de votre examen pratique
pour vous enqu�rir d'un examinateur bilingue. Une fois cela effectu�,
demandez un examinateur bilingue lorsque vous vous pr�sentez � votre examen.
Au cours de l'examen pratique, l'examinateur vous demandera d'effectuer de
nombreuses manoeuvres et vous devrez comprendre ses directives comme :
tourner � gauche/droite � la premi�re rue, arr�ter sur le bord de la route,
stationner en file et faire un demi-tour en trois manoeuvres. Il vous faudra
pouvoir comprendre ces directives en fran�ais ou en anglais, selon les
circonstances. L'examinateur n'a pas le droit de vous conseiller pendant
l'examen. Si vous avez des questions, posez-les donc avant de commencer.
*****
With regard to the USA, there are 14 states with which a reciprocity
agreement exists, the French will exchange a French permit for your
state permit. In reverse those states will accept a French permit
in exchange. At one time the French accepted any state but got
angry when certain states would not reciprocate. Obtaining a
French permit can be a costly affaire, so check out this first.
The written exam in France can be taken in any of 17 languages but
the driving test itself can only be done in English and French.
Dec 14th 2006, 5:56 am
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On 3/12/06 20:01, in article [email protected], "B
Vaughan" <[email protected]> wrote:
> At least I'm not a congenital boor.
nor are you a forger.
Vaughan" <[email protected]> wrote:
> At least I'm not a congenital boor.
nor are you a forger.
Dec 14th 2006, 5:58 am
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Hey Earl, the woman speaks no French, so you cut and paste an
explanation in French, you are a congenital idiot. Connard!
explanation in French, you are a congenital idiot. Connard!
Dec 14th 2006, 8:24 am
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On 14 Dec 2006 08:22:50 -0800, "Zubenalgenubi"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>In France we speak French, all the road signs are in French.
>Learn the language or stay where you are. We don't want you driving
>here if you can't follow the rules of the road! comprendo??
This is quite wrong. The "voie de d�tresse" is frequently announced also
as "escape lane", "Notfallspur" and "via de socorro" (I'm not quite sure
about the Italian notation), and so is the addendum "use low gear".
Depending on the region, one of those languages is occasionally replaced
with Spanish.
(And beyond city names, including "toutes directions", and "Rappel" also
in France most road signs are language-independent symbols ;-)
Regards, Martin
<[email protected]> wrote:
>In France we speak French, all the road signs are in French.
>Learn the language or stay where you are. We don't want you driving
>here if you can't follow the rules of the road! comprendo??
This is quite wrong. The "voie de d�tresse" is frequently announced also
as "escape lane", "Notfallspur" and "via de socorro" (I'm not quite sure
about the Italian notation), and so is the addendum "use low gear".
Depending on the region, one of those languages is occasionally replaced
with Spanish.
(And beyond city names, including "toutes directions", and "Rappel" also
in France most road signs are language-independent symbols ;-)
Regards, Martin
Dec 14th 2006, 9:14 am
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I live in France, I have a French driver's licence. The book that one
has to read to pass the examination is "la Code de la Route" OK, there
are arrows and red stop signs, but there are a lot of rules which are
NOT posted in any language. If one wants to earn a "permis de conduire"
you have to know them. The test is not easy and it is in French.
has to read to pass the examination is "la Code de la Route" OK, there
are arrows and red stop signs, but there are a lot of rules which are
NOT posted in any language. If one wants to earn a "permis de conduire"
you have to know them. The test is not easy and it is in French.
Dec 14th 2006, 7:14 pm
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On 14/12/06 22:24, in article [email protected], "Martin
Theodor Ludwig" <[email protected]> wrote:
> On 14 Dec 2006 08:22:50 -0800, "Zubenalgenubi"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> In France we speak French, all the road signs are in French.
>> Learn the language or stay where you are. We don't want you driving
>> here if you can't follow the rules of the road! comprendo??
>
> This is quite wrong. The "voie de d�tresse" is frequently announced also
> as "escape lane", "Notfallspur" and "via de socorro" (I'm not quite sure
> about the Italian notation), and so is the addendum "use low gear".
> Depending on the region, one of those languages is occasionally replaced
> with Spanish.
>
> (And beyond city names, including "toutes directions", and "Rappel" also
> in France most road signs are language-independent symbols ;-)
>
> Regards, Martin
The irony is that in France French stop signs are written in English "Stop".
In Montreal they are in two languages (see photo
http://www.fotosearch.com/ICN146/f0007613/)
with Arr�t being the French word, but not used in France. So "STOP" it is.
Piggy is wrong on the language requirements on learning to drive in France.
But then he is a recent arrival.
The French Embassy in the US publishes, in English the following information
http://www.ambafrance-us.org/visitingfrance/driving.asp
DRIVING IN FRANCE
If you are on a short visit or short business trip (less than 90 days)
You may drive with a valid U.S. driver's license. In addition to that, it is
recommended (not required) to carry an International Driving Permit or
attach a French translation to your US driver's license. Also, you are to be
at least 18 years old to drive in France.
If you are a resident of France (holder of a Carte de s�jour or a Carte de
r�sidence, more than 90 days)
You may drive in France with a valid US (not international) driver's license
for a period of one year starting on the date of validity of the first carte
de s�jour (except for students for whom driver's license expire at the end
of their studies). You must also attach a French translation of your
driver's licence.
If you have a valid driver's license prior to your first entry into France
as a resident and issued from the following states: Connecticut, Illinois,
Kansas, Michigan, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Florida and Kentucky, you
may exchange it for a French permit if you apply at least three months
before the expiration of the one-year recognition period. These States offer
a reciprocal privilege of exchange for persons holding French permits.
If you don't have a driver's license from one the states mentioned above,
you must take the written and driving portions of the French licensing
examination after one year of residence in France. Special sessions are
organized for those who do not speak French. Also, you may ask to be
assisted by a translator who may be a friend or a relative.
You can take the driving exam in an automatic car, but not all driving
schools provide this service.
There is no minimum lesson hour requirement.
Requirements
To apply, go to the local Pr�fecture de Police, if there is not an
agreement between your State and France, the staff will direct you to a
driving school where you can take the exam.
In Paris, the Pr�fecture de Police is located at 7 Boulevard du Palais,
75004 Paris
Tel: 01 53 71 53 71
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
****
At the time I obtained my French permit (1976) they would accept any
US license in exchange but according to the above information
the exchange is only good for the states of Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas,
Michigan, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Florida and Kentucky,
The above information is not specific but there are driving schools
in France which will teach the theoretical part in English.
Theodor Ludwig" <[email protected]> wrote:
> On 14 Dec 2006 08:22:50 -0800, "Zubenalgenubi"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> In France we speak French, all the road signs are in French.
>> Learn the language or stay where you are. We don't want you driving
>> here if you can't follow the rules of the road! comprendo??
>
> This is quite wrong. The "voie de d�tresse" is frequently announced also
> as "escape lane", "Notfallspur" and "via de socorro" (I'm not quite sure
> about the Italian notation), and so is the addendum "use low gear".
> Depending on the region, one of those languages is occasionally replaced
> with Spanish.
>
> (And beyond city names, including "toutes directions", and "Rappel" also
> in France most road signs are language-independent symbols ;-)
>
> Regards, Martin
The irony is that in France French stop signs are written in English "Stop".
In Montreal they are in two languages (see photo
http://www.fotosearch.com/ICN146/f0007613/)
with Arr�t being the French word, but not used in France. So "STOP" it is.
Piggy is wrong on the language requirements on learning to drive in France.
But then he is a recent arrival.
The French Embassy in the US publishes, in English the following information
http://www.ambafrance-us.org/visitingfrance/driving.asp
DRIVING IN FRANCE
If you are on a short visit or short business trip (less than 90 days)
You may drive with a valid U.S. driver's license. In addition to that, it is
recommended (not required) to carry an International Driving Permit or
attach a French translation to your US driver's license. Also, you are to be
at least 18 years old to drive in France.
If you are a resident of France (holder of a Carte de s�jour or a Carte de
r�sidence, more than 90 days)
You may drive in France with a valid US (not international) driver's license
for a period of one year starting on the date of validity of the first carte
de s�jour (except for students for whom driver's license expire at the end
of their studies). You must also attach a French translation of your
driver's licence.
If you have a valid driver's license prior to your first entry into France
as a resident and issued from the following states: Connecticut, Illinois,
Kansas, Michigan, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Florida and Kentucky, you
may exchange it for a French permit if you apply at least three months
before the expiration of the one-year recognition period. These States offer
a reciprocal privilege of exchange for persons holding French permits.
If you don't have a driver's license from one the states mentioned above,
you must take the written and driving portions of the French licensing
examination after one year of residence in France. Special sessions are
organized for those who do not speak French. Also, you may ask to be
assisted by a translator who may be a friend or a relative.
You can take the driving exam in an automatic car, but not all driving
schools provide this service.
There is no minimum lesson hour requirement.
Requirements
To apply, go to the local Pr�fecture de Police, if there is not an
agreement between your State and France, the staff will direct you to a
driving school where you can take the exam.
In Paris, the Pr�fecture de Police is located at 7 Boulevard du Palais,
75004 Paris
Tel: 01 53 71 53 71
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
****
At the time I obtained my French permit (1976) they would accept any
US license in exchange but according to the above information
the exchange is only good for the states of Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas,
Michigan, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Florida and Kentucky,
The above information is not specific but there are driving schools
in France which will teach the theoretical part in English.
