Driving licenses
Driving licences at Auto-École Nicolas
Discover our different driving license categories, each opening up new possibilities on the road, and find the one that best suits your driving needs.
The different categories of driver's license
Discover our different driving license categories, each opening up new possibilities on the road, and find the one that best suits your driving needs.
AM (50 cm 3 ) with own vehicle
Minimum training :
Theory: 12 hours
Practical: 7 hours
A1 (light motorcycle)
Minimum training :
Theory: 12 hours (6 hours if already licensed)
Practical: 16 hours
A2 (motorcycle)
Minimum training :
Theory: 12 hours (6 hours if already licensed)
Practical: 16 hours
A (motorcycle ≥ 35 kW)
Minimum training :
Theory: 7 hours
Practical: There is no practical exam.
B 100 (≤ 125 cm 3 )
Minimum training :
Theory: 7 hours
Practical: There is no practical exam.
B accompanied
Applicants for a category B driving licence may opt for the accompanied driving system.
B (manual or automatic car)
Minimum training :
Theory: 12 hours
Practical: 16 hours
F (tractor)
Minimum training :
Theoretical: 12 hours
Practical: There is no practical training, but a practical exam is required.
Finally, to find out more about the conditions for obtaining a driver's license
Procedures and conditions for obtaining a driver's license
Minimum age
The minimum age required to obtain a driver's license (between 16 and 21) can vary from one category to another.
| Minimum age 16 | Minimum age 17 | Minimum age 18 | Minimum age 20 |
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AM: 50 cm 3 A1: light motorcycles F: tractors |
B accompanied |
A2: motorcycles B: manual or automatic car |
A: motorcycles > 35 kW B100: ≤ 125 cm 3 |
| Minimum age 16 | Minimum age 17 |
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AM: 50 cm 3 A1: light motorcycles F: tractors |
B accompanied |
| Minimum age 18 | Minimum age 20 |
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A2: motorcycles B: manual or automatic car |
A: motorcycles > 35 kW B100: ≤ 125 cm 3 |
To obtain a driver's license, applicants must complete a theoretical and practical training course. The length of these apprenticeships varies according to the candidate's skills and whether he or she already holds a driving license in another category.