Precious information for those who are preparing to pass the license … or who must iron it after having lost it. Better to know where we are most likely to succeed.
For many, the driving license is a stressful, long and costly step. So, knowing in which regions the candidates succeed best is a bit like discovering a good hidden plan. Some see it as a real opportunity to increase their chances of success, even if it means doing a few more kilometers to pass the exam in a center which is much more renowned. Especially as we know, in major cities, waiting times for driving license exam, and often costs, are higher. So what could be better than knowing the regions where driving license candidates get the best success rate. This is precisely what the latest official assessment of road safety reveals.
Each year, in France, key data related to driving license tests are revealed. In these reports, the authorities indicate in particular the number of passages and the results obtained, classified according to the type of permit and the geographic area. If we take up the latest 2023 road safety assessment, we learn that 4 regions in France which are distinguished by “The best license success rates B” For all candidates whether in early learning of driving (AAC), automatic gearbox (BA) and as a free candidate (CL), specifies the document.
Without really surprise, Ile-de-France, that is to say Paris and the whole of its suburbs, “Records the lowest rates”. On the other hand, the regions that stand out for their very good results are: Brittany, Corsica, New Aquitaine and the Pays de la Loire.
In detail, according to data published by road safety, 53.4 % of candidates succeeded in the general theoretical exam in 2023, “down 3.2 points” Compared to 2022. This relatively low figure reflects the requirement of the test and the importance of serious preparation. Regarding the practical exam of the B license, the rate “Returned to 55.9%, down compared to 2022 (56.8%).”