My book French License isn’t a how-to. It’s a humorous memoir about an expat trying to cope abroad. Half the book is about other funny things that happened along the way.
However, going through the experience the hard way has made me a bit more knowledgeable than the average California bear. So, I’ve been asked to give presentations to fellow expats who are just as stuck as I was, and looking desperately for solutions. Do I exaggerate ? A few stats about the process:
‘Code’ written test has a lower pass rate than the NY bar exam
Costs more than 2 new iPhones
Takes longer than the Voyager 1 trip to Saturn
A good dozen people attended my presentation « Getting your French Driver’s License » last night at the American Library in Paris. There were horror stories, and a glimpse of hope from some who were approaching the grail.
I’m happy to share the PDF of the presentation for those who couldn’t make it. Simply add your e-mail below, and let me know you’d like a copy.
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I was lucky to live in a state that has the agreement with France that allows simply to swap my WV license for a French one. If you do not live in a state that has the agreement with France it might be easier to move to another US state, get their license and then go to France. Which isn’t all that easy either I expect, but at least you don’t have to take an exam and test in French.