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Key Facts: Capacité Transport Voyageurs Exam

QCM Questions

DREAL / Ministère des Transports

120 / 200

Passing Score (min 50/100 QCM, 40/100 written)

Arrêté du 28 décembre 2011

4 hours

Total Exam Time

Jury report, session 2024

>9 seats

Vehicle Scope

Code des transports

The French Attestation de Capacité Professionnelle en Transport Routier de Personnes (ATTV) is the statutory national qualification for managers of commercial passenger road transport companies operating coaches and buses over 9 seats. Delivered once a year by DREAL/Cyclades, the 4-hour written exam includes 50 QCM questions (100 points) and written case studies (100 points). Candidates must attain at least 120/200 points total, with at least 50/100 on the QCM and at least 40/100 on the written paper. Key topics include transport contract law, EU 561/2006 social rules, passenger rights (EU 181/2011), cost per passenger-km, public service delegations (DSP), market access (SLO, regular, occasional), and coach safety standards.

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1What is the vehicle capacity threshold above which road passenger transport operations in France require the Attestation de Capacité Professionnelle Voyageurs (heavy passenger capacity)?

A.More than 5 seats including the driver

B.More than 8 passenger seats (i.e. more than 9 seats including the driver)

C.More than 15 passenger seats

D.More than 30 passenger seats

Explanation: Under the French Code des transports and EU Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009, heavy passenger road transport regulations apply to motor vehicles constructed and equipped to carry more than nine persons including the driver (i.e. more than 8 passenger seats).

2What is the mandatory minimum financial capacity required in France for an enterprise operating heavy passenger vehicles (> 9 seats)?

A.EUR 3,000 for the first vehicle and EUR 1,500 for each additional vehicle

B.EUR 6,000 for the first vehicle and EUR 3,000 for each additional vehicle

C.EUR 9,000 for the first vehicle and EUR 5,000 for each additional vehicle

D.EUR 12,000 for the first vehicle and EUR 6,000 for each additional vehicle

Explanation: Under Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 and the French Code des transports, an enterprise operating vehicles with more than 9 seats must demonstrate available capital and reserves of at least EUR 9,000 for the first vehicle and EUR 5,000 for each additional vehicle.

3What is the mandatory periodic technical inspection (contrôle technique) frequency for coaches and buses (autocars and autobus) in France?

A.Every 6 months (semestriel)

B.Every 1 year (annuel)

C.Every 2 years (biennal)

D.Every 3 years

Explanation: Under Article R. 323-25 of the French Code de la route, public passenger transport vehicles (autobus and autocars) must undergo a periodic technical inspection every six months.

4What safety device has been mandatory on all coaches (autocars) operating in France since 1 September 2015?

A.An automated external defibrillator (DAE)

B.An integrated breath alcohol interlock device (éthylotest anti-démarrage - EAD)

C.A radar jammer for emergency services

D.An automatic passenger luggage x-ray scanner

Explanation: Under Article R. 317-24 of the Code de la route, all coaches assigned to passenger transport on French territory must be equipped with a functional breath alcohol interlock device (éthylotest anti-démarrage - EAD) that prevents engine starting if the driver has a blood alcohol concentration above the legal limit.

5What is the maximum legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) permitted for a professional passenger coach or bus driver in France?

A.0.00 g/l of blood

B.0.20 g/l of blood (0.10 mg/l of exhaled air)

C.0.50 g/l of blood (0.25 mg/l of exhaled air)

D.0.80 g/l of blood (0.40 mg/l of exhaled air)

Explanation: Under Article R. 234-1 of the French Code de la route, the maximum legal blood alcohol limit for drivers of passenger transport vehicles (as well as probationary drivers) is 0.20 g/l of blood (equivalent to 0.10 mg/l of exhaled air).

6What is the standard maximum speed limit on French motorways for a coach (autocar) equipped with ABS and passenger seat belts?

A.80 km/h

B.90 km/h

C.100 km/h

D.110 km/h

Explanation: Under Article R. 413-8 of the French Code de la route, coaches equipped with anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and seat belts on all passenger seats are authorized to drive at up to 100 km/h on motorways.

7What is the standard maximum speed limit on dual carriageways with a central reservation (voies rapides) for a coach certified for 100 km/h?

A.80 km/h

B.90 km/h

C.100 km/h

D.110 km/h

Explanation: On two-lane dual carriageways separated by a central reservation, coaches are limited to a maximum speed of 90 km/h (Article R. 413-8 of the Code de la route).

8Under French law, are passengers in a coach (autocar) equipped with seat belts legally required to wear them while the vehicle is in motion?

A.No, seat belt use is strictly optional for passengers in commercial transport

B.Yes, all passengers aged 3 and older must wear a seat belt when seated in a vehicle equipped with them

C.Only passengers sitting in the front row are required to wear seat belts

D.Seat belts are only required when the coach travels on motorways

Explanation: Under Article R. 412-1 of the French Code de la route, any driver or passenger of a motor vehicle equipped with seat belts must wear them. In coaches, every passenger occupying a seat equipped with a belt must keep it fastened throughout the journey.

9How must passengers on a coach be informed of the statutory obligation to wear seat belts?

A.Only through a written clause on the paper ticket

B.Through an oral announcement by the driver/staff, an audiovisual presentation, or pictograms clearly visible from every passenger seat

C.By signing a formal waiver before boarding the coach

D.Notification is not required because passengers are presumed to know the law

Explanation: Article R. 412-1 of the Code de la route requires that passengers be informed of the obligation to wear seat belts by the driver, the guide, audiovisual announcements, or by official pictograms clearly affixed to each seating position.

10What is the technical difference between an 'autobus' and an 'autocar' under French vehicle regulations?

A.An autobus is designed for urban/suburban transport with standing passengers permitted, while an autocar is designed for interurban/tourism transport with seated passengers only

B.An autobus has only 2 wheels, while an autocar has 6 wheels

C.An autobus is privately owned, while an autocar is owned by the French state

D.There is no difference; the terms are completely interchangeable in law

Explanation: Under Article R. 311-1 of the Code de la route, an 'autobus' (urban/suburban bus, Class I/II) is designed with spaces for standing passengers and frequent stops, whereas an 'autocar' (coach, Class III) is designed exclusively for the carriage of seated passengers over medium and long distances (standing passengers prohibited outside exceptional urban shuttle segments).

About the Capacité Transport Voyageurs Exam

The Attestation de Capacité Professionnelle en Transport Routier de Personnes is the mandatory qualification in France under European Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 and the French Code des transports required to manage a passenger road transport enterprise operating vehicles with more than 9 seats (including the driver). The national examination is organized annually (typically in October) by regional transport directorates (DREAL, DRIEAT in Île-de-France, and DEAL overseas) with candidate enrollment through Cyclades. The examination lasts 4 hours and comprises two parts: a 50-question multiple-choice questionnaire (1h30, 100 points) and a practical written section containing open case studies, cost price evaluations, and passenger transport scenario solutions (2h30, 100 points). Candidates must achieve at least 120 out of 200 aggregate points, with a minimum of 50 out of 100 on the QCM and 40 out of 100 on the written paper. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of a French-language examination: it is not an official translation, and its multiple-choice items cannot simulate the written case-study paper, which carries half the marks.

Exam sponsor: DREAL / DRIEAT / DEAL under the Ministère de la Transition écologique et de la Cohésion des territoires. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

One 4-hour national written sitting in two parts: QCM (50 questions, 100 points) and questions/exercices a reponse redigee (100 points, costing and passenger-operations case problems).

Time Limit

4 hours (1h30 QCM + 2h30 written case studies)

Passing Score

120 out of 200 total (min 50/100 on the QCM and min 40/100 on the written paper)

Exam / Certification Fees

EUR 30 (national examination registration fee, paid before Cyclades enrolment)

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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13%

Civil, Commercial and Transport Contract Law

Passenger carriage contracts, carrier liability, passenger rights under Regulation (EU) No 181/2011, and charter terms

25%

Social Regulations and Passenger Driver Hours

EU Regulation 561/2006 driving and resting times, the 12-day derogation for single international occasional passenger services, digital tachographs, and transport collective agreements

Fiscal Regulations and Passenger Transport VAT

10% VAT rate on domestic passenger transport, international VAT rules, regional transport taxes, and fleet depreciation

10%

Financial and Commercial Management

Costing per vehicle-km and passenger-km, vehicle financing, public service contracts (délégations de service public - DSP), ticketing, and pricing strategies

19%

Market Access and Passenger Services

Regular public lines, occasional tourist services, freely organized lines (SLO / coaches), INTERBUS agreement, road passenger cabotage, and transport authorisations

27%

Passenger Safety, Technical Standards and Accessibility

Coach technical classifications, mandatory seat belts, emergency exit regulations, fire extinguishing systems, accessibility (PMR), and breath alcohol interlocks (EAD)

Preparing for the Capacité Transport Voyageurs Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 120 out of 200 total (min 50/100 on the QCM and min 40/100 on the written paper)
Assessment: One 4-hour national written sitting in two parts: QCM (50 questions, 100 points) and questions/exercices a reponse redigee (100 points, costing and passenger-operations case problems).
Time limit: 4 hours (1h30 QCM + 2h30 written case studies)
Exam / certification fees: EUR 30 (national examination registration fee, paid before Cyclades enrolment) Official sources

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Capacité Transport Voyageurs: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master EU Regulation 561/2006 with specific attention to passenger transport provisions, notably the 12-day international occasional service derogation

2Learn the legal distinctions and documentation requirements between regular passenger services (services réguliers), freely organized services (services librement organisés - Macron buses), and occasional services (services occasionnels / tourist charter)

3Practice calculating operating costs per vehicle-kilometer and passenger-kilometer, taking into account driver remuneration, vehicle depreciation, fuel, tolls, and empty return legs

4Memorize passenger safety requirements: mandatory seat belt signage, breath alcohol interlock (éthylotest anti-démarrage - EAD) on all coaches, fire detection/suppression systems, and accessibility standards for persons with reduced mobility (PMR)

5Understand the application of the domestic 10% VAT rate on passenger transport tickets and charter hire in France

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Attestation de Capacité Professionnelle Voyageurs?

It is the statutory certificate required under EU Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 and the French Code des transports to direct and operate a commercial road passenger transport company with vehicles carrying more than 9 persons including the driver.

How is the capacity examination for passenger transport structured?

The national examination lasts 4 hours and comprises two parts: a 1.5-hour multiple-choice questionnaire (QCM) of 50 questions (100 points) and a 2.5-hour practical written case study examination (100 points) focused on operating costs, scheduling, and passenger regulations.

What score is needed to pass the passenger capacity exam?

Candidates must achieve an aggregate score of at least 120 out of 200 points (60%), with a strict minimum of 50 out of 100 points on the QCM and 40 out of 100 points on the written case-study paper. Falling below either minimum is eliminatory.

What is the 12-day derogation rule in passenger transport?

Under Article 8(6a) of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006, a driver engaged in a single occasional passenger service may postpone the weekly rest period for up to 12 consecutive 24-hour periods. Regulation (EU) 2024/1258 extended this from international-only to national occasional services. Conditions include a digital tachograph, a completed journey form on board, two regular weekly rests (or one regular plus one compensated reduced rest) after the period, and, when driving between 22:00 and 06:00, either multi-manning or a driving period capped at 3 hours before a break.

What financial capacity is required for passenger transport companies?

For heavy passenger vehicles (>9 seats), the company must demonstrate available financial capital of at least EUR 9,000 for the first vehicle and EUR 5,000 for each additional vehicle.