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Driving Theory Lessons in the French Category B Theory Course

Access every driving theory lesson in the French Category B Theory course. Learn the rules, signs, and traffic situations that appear in the official France driving theory exam. Each lesson focuses on a specific topic to help you study faster, understand more clearly, and improve your chance of passing the French theory test on your first attempt.

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Driving Theory Lessons in the French Category B Theory Course

Complete Roadmap for Your French Category B Theory Exam

Reviewing our entire library of driving theory lessons helps you plan your revision strategy and track your mastery of official French traffic rules. Accessing the full syllabus in one location ensures you are fully prepared for the ETG exam, from understanding road signs to complex priority situations.

Overview of the French Licence System driving theory lesson

Overview of the French Licence System

Understand the prerequisites, registration steps, and examination structure of the French licensing system.

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Legal Obligations of a Category B Driver driving theory lesson

Legal Obligations of a Category B Driver

Familiarize yourself with the mandatory legal duties, vehicle inspections, and safety compliance rules in France.

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Ethical Driving and Social Responsibility driving theory lesson

Ethical Driving and Social Responsibility

Adopt responsible behaviors and eco-driving techniques to minimize risks and environmental impact.

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Documentation and Vehicle Registration driving theory lesson

Documentation and Vehicle Registration

Identify the official documents required for your vehicle and learn how to manage them online.

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Penalties and Enforcement driving theory lesson

Penalties and Enforcement

Understand the French penalty points system, fine categories, and license suspension consequences.

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Regulatory Signs: Prohibitions and Obligations driving theory lesson

Regulatory Signs: Prohibitions and Obligations

Identify and obey signs that mandate specific actions, prohibit movements, or define legal boundaries.

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Warning Signs: Hazard Indications driving theory lesson

Warning Signs: Hazard Indications

Anticipate upcoming hazards and adjust your driving speed using standard triangular warning signs.

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Information Signs: Direction and Services driving theory lesson

Information Signs: Direction and Services

Navigate efficiently using route markers, distance indicators, and roadside service signboards.

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Traffic Lights: Phases and Interpretation driving theory lesson

Traffic Lights: Phases and Interpretation

Understand standard and non-standard traffic light sequences, arrows, and safety protocols.

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Temporary Signs: Roadworks and Events driving theory lesson

Temporary Signs: Roadworks and Events

Safely navigate construction areas and traffic detours using bright yellow temporary signage.

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Longitudinal Markings and Lane Discipline driving theory lesson

Longitudinal Markings and Lane Discipline

Learn when you can legally cross road lines to turn, merge, or overtake other vehicles.

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Lateral Markings: Edge Lines and Pedestrian Zones driving theory lesson

Lateral Markings: Edge Lines and Pedestrian Zones

Interpret curb paint and lateral road markings that control stopping, parking, and crossing boundaries.

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Special Markings: Bus Lanes, Cycle Lanes, and Parking Bays driving theory lesson

Special Markings: Bus Lanes, Cycle Lanes, and Parking Bays

Identify dedicated lanes and public parking spaces using symbols, colors, and road patterns.

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Direction Arrows and Lane Allocation driving theory lesson

Direction Arrows and Lane Allocation

Select the correct lane early by interpreting painted directional arrows and lane preselection guides.

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Road Surface Types and Their Significance driving theory lesson

Road Surface Types and Their Significance

Adapt your speed and handling characteristics to different road surfaces and traction conditions.

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General Priority Principles and 'Priorite a droite' driving theory lesson

General Priority Principles and 'Priorite a droite'

Master the default priority-to-the-right rule and identify which vehicle has the right of way.

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Priority at Controlled Intersections (Traffic Lights) driving theory lesson

Priority at Controlled Intersections (Traffic Lights)

Navigate traffic light-controlled intersections safely while respecting priority signs and signals.

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Priority at Uncontrolled Intersections driving theory lesson

Priority at Uncontrolled Intersections

Identify signs, road lines, and safety guidelines at unsignaled or yield-only intersections.

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Roundabout Navigation and Yielding Rules driving theory lesson

Roundabout Navigation and Yielding Rules

Learn correct lane choice, indicator signals, and yielding rules for French roundabouts.

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Crossroads with Specific Signage driving theory lesson

Crossroads with Specific Signage

Interpret specialized intersection signs and schematic diagrams that alter standard priority paths.

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Types of Pedestrian Crossings and Their Use driving theory lesson

Types of Pedestrian Crossings and Their Use

Recognize different pedestrian crossings and understand when drivers must legally stop.

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Rights and Responsibilities of Cyclists driving theory lesson

Rights and Responsibilities of Cyclists

Share the road safely with cyclists by understanding bicycle paths, overtaking rules, and priorities.

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Interaction with Buses, Trams, and Public Transport driving theory lesson

Interaction with Buses, Trams, and Public Transport

Yield priority to buses, navigate around tramways safely, and watch for transit passengers.

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Recognising and Protecting Vulnerable Road Users driving theory lesson

Recognising and Protecting Vulnerable Road Users

Identify high-risk road users like children, the elderly, and disabled individuals, and adapt your driving.

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Special Zones: School Areas, Residential Streets driving theory lesson

Special Zones: School Areas, Residential Streets

Navigate low-speed urban configurations like school zones, meeting zones, and residential areas.

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Speed Limits by Road Type and Conditions driving theory lesson

Speed Limits by Road Type and Conditions

Memorize standard speed limits for various road types under normal, rainy, or probationary conditions.

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Safe Speed Selection and Adjustments driving theory lesson

Safe Speed Selection and Adjustments

Learn how to adapt your speed to visibility, road geometry, traffic density, and vehicle weight.

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Calculating Safe Following Distances driving theory lesson

Calculating Safe Following Distances

Apply the two-second rule and learn how to maintain safety margins behind other vehicles.

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Stopping Distance Considerations driving theory lesson

Stopping Distance Considerations

Understand the physics of stopping distances, combining your reaction time and braking distance.

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Hazard Perception and Anticipation Techniques driving theory lesson

Hazard Perception and Anticipation Techniques

Develop proactive scanning patterns and anticipation skills to identify potential hazards early.

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Fundamental Manoeuvres: Turning and Lane Changes driving theory lesson

Fundamental Manoeuvres: Turning and Lane Changes

Perform turns and lane changes safely using proper signalling, mirror checks, and blind-spot checks.

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Parking Techniques: Parallel, Angled, and Perpendicular driving theory lesson

Parking Techniques: Parallel, Angled, and Perpendicular

Master the mechanics, reference points, and regulations for parallel, angled, and perpendicular parking.

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Reversing Safely in Various Contexts driving theory lesson

Reversing Safely in Various Contexts

Execute reversing maneuvers safely by maintaining full visual awareness and vehicle control.

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Overtaking Rules and Safe Execution driving theory lesson

Overtaking Rules and Safe Execution

Understand where, when, and how to execute overtaking maneuvers safely on different road types.

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Merging onto Main Roads and Motorways driving theory lesson

Merging onto Main Roads and Motorways

Integrate smoothly into high-speed traffic flows using motorway acceleration and merging lanes.

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Vehicle Lights: Types and Appropriate Use driving theory lesson

Vehicle Lights: Types and Appropriate Use

Understand the legal and safe usage of low beams, high beams, fog lights, and hazard signals.

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Tyre Conditions, Pressures and Selection driving theory lesson

Tyre Conditions, Pressures and Selection

Check tyre tread depth, monitor inflation pressures, and select appropriate seasonal tyres.

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Load Management and Securement driving theory lesson

Load Management and Securement

Distribute and secure cargo safely to prevent handling hazards, overloading, or loss of cargo.

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Seatbelts, Child Seats, and Passenger Safety driving theory lesson

Seatbelts, Child Seats, and Passenger Safety

Secure passengers of all ages using seatbelts, child safety seats, and ISOFIX systems.

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Adjusting Driving to Adverse Weather Conditions driving theory lesson

Adjusting Driving to Adverse Weather Conditions

Modify your speed and vehicle controls during rain, heavy snow, thick fog, or strong crosswinds.

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Night Driving: Visibility and Safety Measures driving theory lesson

Night Driving: Visibility and Safety Measures

Manage headlight beam angles, prevent glare, and maintain alertness during nighttime journeys.

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Motorway Driving: Rules, Lane Use, and Service Areas driving theory lesson

Motorway Driving: Rules, Lane Use, and Service Areas

Understand high-speed lane discipline, toll booth configurations, and emergency lane rules on French motorways.

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Rural Roads: Specific Risks and Driving Strategies driving theory lesson

Rural Roads: Specific Risks and Driving Strategies

Navigate narrow, winding country roads safely by anticipating slow machinery and wildlife.

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Navigating Roadworks and Temporary Traffic Arrangements driving theory lesson

Navigating Roadworks and Temporary Traffic Arrangements

Safely navigate construction zones by obeying yellow road lines, detour alerts, and flaggers.

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Effects of Alcohol and Legal Limits driving theory lesson

Effects of Alcohol and Legal Limits

Learn the blood alcohol limits for normal and probationary drivers and the effects of impairment.

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Impact of Drugs and Medications on Driving driving theory lesson

Impact of Drugs and Medications on Driving

Identify the risks of driving under the influence of narcotics or common prescription medications.

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Fatigue, Distraction, and Their Consequences driving theory lesson

Fatigue, Distraction, and Their Consequences

Recognize fatigue symptoms, avoid smartphone distractions, and maintain complete driving focus.

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Penalties, Points, and Administrative Procedures driving theory lesson

Penalties, Points, and Administrative Procedures

Navigate the point-based penalty system, manage traffic fines, and understand points recovery.

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Emergency Situations and First Aid Basics driving theory lesson

Emergency Situations and First Aid Basics

Protect the accident scene, contact emergency services on 112, and apply basic life-saving first aid.

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