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05/06/2009, 20:23 AnOther Joined on 05/12/2006 Mer du Nord/W of Cahors (46) Posts 7,394 Re: Driving license in France Oh yes, well aware of the situation and no way would they have put themselves through the trauma if there was any possible alternative When everybody is saying the same thing it's usually time to ask if they know what they are saying.    Report

05/06/2009, 20:39 elihai Joined on 04/06/2009 Posts 5 Re: Driving license in France  Joerger École wrote: Sorry I can't help you. There were no DVD's when we took the course and I have long lost the booklet - though I suspect it would be out of date by now.  I wish you the best.   James Thanks and all the best to you too...    Report

06/06/2009, 18:37 tenniswitch Joined on 15/11/2005 Posts 720 Re: Driving license in France  ErnieY wrote: Oh yes, well aware of the situation and no way would they have put themselves through the trauma if there was any possible alternative Okay, I just asked because the DH occasionally gets the notion that he would like to (try to) get a French DL the hard way.  (I think he's insane as our licenses were issued in Florida.) Life is too tragic to be taken seriously.    Report

06/06/2009, 19:30 elihai Joined on 04/06/2009 Posts 5 Re: Driving license in France Anyways... does anyone knows someone that used those DVDs/course? Thanks!    Report

04/07/2009, 17:35 Daniela Joined on 04/07/2009 South of France Posts 3 United States driver's license I have a United States driver's license, issued in the state of Maine. I also have an international driver's permit. Can anyone advise me on what I need to do in order to obtain a French driver's license? I am a full time resident here now, in Provence. thanks guys -    Report

04/07/2009, 17:50 AnOther Joined on 05/12/2006 Mer du Nord/W of Cahors (46) Posts 7,394 Re: United States driver's license I have no idea what an 'international drivers permit' is as no such thing exists in European terms but to get a French licence you will have to take the French driving test. Normally you will have to do this within a year of arrival. When everybody is saying the same thing it's usually time to ask if they know what they are saying.    Report

04/07/2009, 18:54 Sunday Driver Joined on 07/10/2005 Deux Sevres (79) Posts 4,284 Re: United States driver's license An international driving permit is the thing you get from your prefecture (or from the AA if you live in the UK) which is recognised for driving in countries outside the EU. The US offers the same thing to their citizends for foreign driving.     Waddya mean it's only Saturday......    Report

05/07/2009, 8:29 AnOther Joined on 05/12/2006 Mer du Nord/W of Cahors (46) Posts 7,394 Re: United States driver's license Perhaps I should have said "I have no idea what a US 'international drivers permit' is as no such thing is required in European terms" but no matter (too lazy to Google it truth be told ) Locically though, as an adjujnct to a US licence from a state which is not party to an exchange agreement in France, possession of an IDP will be of no assistance to the OP in his quest for a French licence. Apart from anything else, if similar to a UK issued IDP, it will only be valid for 12 months anyway. BTW, if anybody is in need of an IDP from the UK, then it can only be sent to the address on the licence which could be a stumbling block for some.   When everybody is saying the same thing it's usually time to ask if they know what they are saying.    Report

05/07/2009, 8:46 Daniela Joined on 04/07/2009 South of France Posts 3 Re: United States driver's license Thanks for your help...I'll be sure to get my french license within my first year! Bonne journee -    Report

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