Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
lePERMISLIBRE vs TrafficSchool.com
Facts checked September 30, 2026.
lePERMISLIBRE vs TrafficSchool.com: the differences
| Compare |  lePERMISLIBRE |  TrafficSchool.com |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €19 | $24.95 |
| Prices by exam | drivers-ed: 519 EUR (Permis B Pack simple boite auto, des) traffic-school: 19 EUR (Code de la route, acces 1 an) | traffic-school: $24.95 drivers-ed: $39.00 |
| Live classes | YesHas it | No |
| Practice questions | 3,000Higher | 200 |
| Score guarantee | Pass | Money back |
| Guarantee terms | Option Budget maitrise 19,90 EUR/mois: heures de conduite offertes pour repasser l'examen, jusqu'a 5 essais, sous conditions | Full tuition refund if not satisfied; failing is free |
| Markets | FR | US |
| Access period | 12 months | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | 14 days | Not confirmed |
| State approvals | Not confirmed | CA, FL, TX, NY, AZ |
Same on both: Free trial (Yes), Tutoring add-on (No).
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Key differences
- Live classes: only lePERMISLIBRE.
- Practice questions is higher at lePERMISLIBRE: 3,000 vs 200.
- Support channels: only lePERMISLIBRE offers Chat.
- Founded is lower at TrafficSchool.com: 1994 vs 2014.
- Markets: only lePERMISLIBRE offers FR.
- Markets: only TrafficSchool.com offers US.
Our verdict on each
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.
TrafficSchool.com
TrafficSchool.com suits US drivers who need a traffic school or drivers ed requirement cleared at their own pace, without a live classroom to attend and without paying for a trial. Entry starts at $24.95, and the two plans are listed separately as traffic-school: $24.95 drivers-ed: $39.00.
Score breakdown
| Area | lePERMISLIBRE | TrafficSchool.com |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 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. | 9.6HigherCost score part is 9.6 within an overall 9.1; the price rank is 13 of 65 on price from. |
| Offer | 9.1HigherLive classes and assessments sit alongside 3,000 practice questions, with a pass guarantee available as an option. | 8.5The offer score part is 8.5, held down by no live classes and only 200 practice questions. |
| Trust | 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. | 9.1HigherTrust score part is 9.1, backed by a money back guarantee and a free trial. |
Licences and countries
| Country | lePERMISLIBRE | TrafficSchool.com |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | France | United States |
Additional countries for lePERMISLIBRE: 1. Additional countries for TrafficSchool.com: 1.
If neither fits
Zebra Education has practice questions at 6,500, against 3,000 for lePERMISLIBRE and 200 for TrafficSchool.com.
Zebra Education reviewHow they place
| Ranking | lePERMISLIBRE | TrafficSchool.com |
|---|---|---|
| Online drivers ed and traffic school | 12 of 14 | 7 of 14 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | lePERMISLIBRE | TrafficSchool.com |
|---|---|---|
| Exams | Drivers ed, Traffic school | Traffic school, Drivers ed |
| Legal entity | lePERMISLIBRE SA | TrafficSchool.com, Inc. |
| Headquarters | France | United States |
| Founded | 2014 | 1994Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | lePERMISLIBRE | TrafficSchool.com | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access period | 12 monthsabove the median | Not confirmed | 9 months |
| Practice questions | 3,000at the median | 200lowest quarter | 3,000 |
| Money-back period | 14 daysbelow the median | Not confirmed | 30 days |
Median across 36 listed providers.
Pros and cons
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.
TrafficSchool.com
Pros
- A free trial is offered, so the course can be opened and judged before money changes hands.
- Entry at $24.95 sits below the $19 at I Drive Safely and the $19 at DriverEdToGo.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, so a stuck payment or a course problem can be raised by phone as well as email.
Cons
- Live classes are not part of the offer, so anyone who wants a set schedule and a teacher has nothing to attend.
- A tutoring add-on is not sold, so help beyond the course has to come through support on email, phone and help centre.
- The bank is 200 practice questions and ranks 36 of 38, thin against a site median of 3,000.
Who each suits
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.
TrafficSchool.com
Who it suits
- US drivers clearing a traffic school requirement or a first licence requirement who want to set their own pace.
- Learners who want a free trial and a money back guarantee rather than deep drill banks.
- People who would rather ask a question by phone, since support runs on email, phone and help centre.
Who should look elsewhere
- Price-first readers: I Drive Safely starts at $19 and DriverEdToGo at $19.
- Learners who want a deeper drill bank: 200 practice questions is modest, so put Drivers Ed and the wider set side by side before paying.
Country by country
| Country | lePERMISLIBRE | TrafficSchool.com |
|---|---|---|
| France | Yes | No |
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
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.
TrafficSchool.com
How much does TrafficSchool.com cost?+
Entry pricing starts at $24.95 for the traffic-school plan, and the drivers-ed plan is listed higher. The two plans are shown together as traffic-school: $24.95 drivers-ed: $39.00, which keeps each plan name next to its figure. The cheapest entry in the comparison is $19 at I Drive Safely, so budget slightly more here.
Is there a free trial before I pay?+
A free trial is offered, so the course can be opened and judged before payment. The bank on offer is 200 practice questions, so a trial shows the format rather than the depth. If you pay and change your mind, the money back guarantee still applies, with Full tuition refund if not satisfied; failing is free behind it.