I got my French driver's license in just over three weeks, here's how (links for US divers in France below). Help me make better videos at [ Ссылка ] and then find me on the internet in all of the usual spots:

🚗 US DRIVERS:
Find out if your state has driver's license reciprocity with France: [ Ссылка ]

Find out what you need to do to exchange it if you do: [ Ссылка ]

Get a copy of my book on how I got to Paris here: [ Ссылка ]
Grab my guide to Paris here: [ Ссылка ]
Grab my hat or some Gustave swag here: [ Ссылка ]

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Music by: @Sonny Greenwich Jr (Also a Patron! 🥰)
Patron Producer: Tracy L
Shooting/droning help from: @Puxan
My French Driving School: La Maison du Conducteur, Paris

If you want to get your French drivers license, or have the french driving test explained (at least through my story of getting my French driver's license in Paris) then look no further - I highly recommend passing the code de la route with the help of La Maison du Conducteur in Paris, he does speak English and has an automatic transmission car now if that's a sticking point for getting your French driving permit.

00:00 - My French Driver's License
02:22 - 1. My Life's Experience for Naught
04:50 - 2. So Why Now?
06:45 - 3. Fear from Ignorance
08:05 - 4. One Thing at a Time
09:55 - 5. Code de la Route
13:18 - 6. No Driving in Paris
14:20 - The Signage
16:20 - 7. Priorite a Droite
17:55 - 8. Written Test
21:56 - 8.2 Practical Test
27:35 - The Bonus Perks

My name is Jay Swanson - I'm an American writer living in Paris on an artist visa and hoping to make the city of light my home base - at least for the foreseeable future. I write science-fiction and fantasy, vlogged daily for 3+ years, and love pizza a little too much.

Links below to Amazon are affiliate links - meaning if you click through them and buy something, I'll get some pennies. Thanks! (The FTC wants me to tell you that up front)

FAQ:
How long have you lived in France? Over four years now, holy cow.

What do you miss most about ho- NACHOS

You're always talking about living on some ship. WHAT SHIP? - I made a "Draw My Life" video that explains a lot here: [ Ссылка ]

Where are you from originally? - Pullman, Washington - a small university/agricultural town near Idaho (and yes, the potatoes are amazing).

What do you film with? - I've made a lot of changes recently, but I try to keep my gear list up to date if you want to see what I use and buy some for yourself: [ Ссылка ]

What do you edit with? - Adobe Premiere - it's pretty much all I've ever used since high school.

Aren't you ever freaked out by leaving your camera behind to film yourself? - Yep. But not too badly - I tend to be careful when I do.

Why are you living in #Paris? - Because I've always wanted to; I feel at home here: [ Ссылка ]

Do you speak French? - Oui. [ Ссылка ]

Do you make money off YouTube? - Ha, sorta. I wish. It took me over 500 videos to make my first total $100 off adsense. I think it will slowly change, but VERY slowly.

I really enjoy your videos, how can I support you? - The easiest and best way to support me is through Patreon, where you can pitch in as little as $5/mo to help me make better videos: [ Ссылка ]

I don't trust this Patreon thing - can I just paypal you? - Here's my ko-fi if that's your thing (and coffee is your game): [ Ссылка ]

But I want to send you something tangible! - I do have a wishlist on Amazon, though it's a bit complicated with the international shipping situation. So instead people often drop off or ship things to the Peloton Cafe in Paris for me.

Thanks for watching!

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