French schools to teach Highway Code

The Highway Code will be taught in schools as part of an attempt to slash the cost of learning to drive for young people, President Emmanuel Macron has said.

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Published Wednesday 21 November 2018 - 15:57 Modified Wednesday 21 November 2018 - 15:57

Mr Macron said he “wants to help get the permit faster and cheaper”, and promises a “drastic” reduction in its cost. The measures will be introduced in a mobility law to be presented to MPs by the end of the year.

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