Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
I Drive Safely vs lePERMISLIBRE
Facts checked September 30, 2026.
I Drive Safely vs lePERMISLIBRE: the differences
| Compare |  I Drive Safely |  lePERMISLIBRE |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $19 | €19 |
| Prices by exam | traffic-school: $19.00 | drivers-ed: 519 EUR (Permis B Pack simple boite auto, des) traffic-school: 19 EUR (Code de la route, acces 1 an) |
| Access period | 6 months | 12 monthsHigher |
| Live classes | No | YesHas it |
| Score guarantee | Money back | Pass |
| Guarantee terms | Full cost refund within 30 days if no certificate issued | Option Budget maitrise 19,90 EUR/mois: heures de conduite offertes pour repasser l'examen, jusqu'a 5 essais, sous conditions |
| Money-back period | 30 daysHigher | 14 days |
| Practice questions | Not confirmed | 3,000 |
| Free trial | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tutoring add-on | Not confirmed | No |
| State approvals | AL, AK, AR, CT, DE, GA, HI, IN, IA, KS, LA, MD, MA, MN, MS, MT, NE, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, VT, WA, WV, WY, CA, CO, FL, NV, PA, VA | Not confirmed |
| Markets | Not confirmed | FR |
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Key differences
- Access period is higher at lePERMISLIBRE: 12 months vs 6 months.
- Live classes: only lePERMISLIBRE.
- Money-back period is higher at I Drive Safely: 30 days vs 14 days.
- Support channels: only lePERMISLIBRE offers Chat.
- Founded is lower at I Drive Safely: 1998 vs 2014.
Our verdict on each
I Drive Safely
I Drive Safely suits anyone in the US who wants state approved drivers ed and traffic school without a classroom, at a price that sits below most rivals. Its $19 entry cost and 30 days refund window are the two numbers to weigh first.
lePERMISLIBRE
lePERMISLIBRE suits French learners who want driving theory, the road code and live classes in one place, at an entry price of €19 and a 14 day money-back window. It is a focused exam prep service rather than a general course platform, and the full driving test package costs well above that entry figure.
Score breakdown
| Area | I Drive Safely | lePERMISLIBRE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.9HigherEntry pricing of $19 undercuts Drivers Ed at $20 and TicketSchool at $24.95. | 9.5Entry price of €19 is well under the €35.08 median for the brands listed here, and the 14 day refund window softens the risk. |
| Offer | 8.9Covers drivers ed and traffic school with 6 months of access, though live classes are not part of the offer. | 9.1HigherLive classes and assessments sit alongside 3,000 practice questions, with a pass guarantee available as an option. |
| Trust | 9.5HigherA money back promise with a full cost refund within 30 days, run by I Drive Safely LLC since 1998. | 8.5A 14 day money-back period, a named legal entity and support across email, chat and phone make the service easier to hold to account. |
Licences and countries
| Country | I Drive Safely | lePERMISLIBRE |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | France |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | I Drive Safely | lePERMISLIBRE |
|---|---|---|
| Online drivers ed and traffic school | 3 of 14 | 12 of 14 |
If neither fits
TicketSchool has money-back period at 60 days, against 30 days for I Drive Safely and 14 days for lePERMISLIBRE.
TicketSchool reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | I Drive Safely | lePERMISLIBRE |
|---|---|---|
| Exams | Drivers ed, Traffic school | Drivers ed, Traffic school |
| Legal entity | I Drive Safely LLC | lePERMISLIBRE SA |
| Headquarters | United States | France |
| Founded | 1998Lower | 2014 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | I Drive Safely | lePERMISLIBRE | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access period | 6 monthsbelow the median | 12 monthsabove the median | 9 months |
| Practice questions | Not confirmed | 3,000at the median | 3,000 |
| Money-back period | 30 daysat the median | 14 daysbelow the median | 30 days |
Median across 36 listed providers.
Pros and cons
I Drive Safely
Pros
- Entry pricing of $19 for the traffic school course undercuts Drivers Ed at $20 and TicketSchool at $24.95.
- The catalogue spans drivers ed and traffic school, so one account covers both a first licence course and later traffic school.
- The guarantee is a full cost refund within 30 days if no certificate is issued, and money back is the model, which many rivals do not offer.
Cons
- Live classes: no, so anyone who wants a scheduled session with a teacher has to look elsewhere.
- Access runs 6 months, a short window if you need longer to finish the material.
- The entry figure of $19 sits close to the $20 starting price at Drivers Ed, so the price advantage is real but modest.
lePERMISLIBRE
Pros
- Entry price of €19 sits below the €35.08 median for the brands listed here and under DRCertifications at $19.99.
- A 14 day money-back period matches the 14-day median and takes some risk out of signing up.
- 3,000 practice questions come with assessments, so progress is checked rather than assumed.
Cons
- There is no free tier, so nothing stays open for study beyond the trial.
- The tutoring addon is a no, so one-to-one help is not something the package price can buy.
- Access is fixed at 12 months, so a long gap before the exam can use up the window.
Who each suits
I Drive Safely
Who it suits
- Learners in the US who want a self paced course and a certificate without visiting a classroom.
- Drivers sent to traffic school who need a course accepted in their state.
- Budget shoppers comparing $20 and $24.95 against $19 here.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who needs live classes, since there are none here.
- Learners outside the US, because the site is based in the United States.
- Anyone who needs a long runway, since access is limited to 6 months.
lePERMISLIBRE
Who it suits
- Learners in France working towards the driving licence test or the road code exam.
- Anyone who wants live classes and a large question bank inside one paid package.
- Price sensitive candidates who can finish inside 12 months.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone outside France, since the service is listed for FR only, and neither DRCertifications nor Academy for Health and Fitness covers the French licence system either.
- Anyone after a nursing certificate: DRCertifications starts at $19.99 for its nursing certifications, a different qualification altogether.
- Anyone selling courses rather than sitting an exam: Hotmart lists from $0 as a marketplace for course buyers and creators, not a place to prepare for a driving test.
Country by country
| Country | I Drive Safely | lePERMISLIBRE |
|---|---|---|
| France | No | Yes |
Questions about each
I Drive Safely
How much does I Drive Safely cost?+
Entry pricing starts at $19, which lists the traffic school course. That sits below Drivers Ed at $20 and TicketSchool at $24.95, so it is the lowest starting figure of the three named here.
What does the traffic school course cost?+
The listed traffic school price is traffic-school: $19.00. The figure to compare it against is the drivers ed starting price of drivers-ed: from $19 from DriverEdToGo, which is close to the same level.
lePERMISLIBRE
How much does lePERMISLIBRE cost at the start?+
Entry is priced from €19. The pricing page also lists separate amounts for the driving test package and for the road code exam, so the figure you pay depends on which one you need. There is no free tier, and the money-back period is 14 days.
Can I try the course before I pay?+
Yes, a free trial is offered on the road code side. There is no free tier for ongoing study, so the trial and the 14 day money-back period are the two ways to look before committing to a full 12 month course.