Happy Granite Anniversary

I thought I would blip the Driving Test Centre in Musselburgh as a Mono Monday blip, as yesterday (I probably should have done it yesterday) was the 90th anniversary of introduction of the first compulsory driving tests in the UK, which took place on the 1st June 1935 (for those who started driving after 1st April 1934).

Here’s a link to video telling you how to pass your Driving test in 1935.

Ford made this film, with commentary by Sir Malcolm Campbell, to reassure would-be drivers that the test was not something to fear. His commentary is witty and the film shows some of the hazards a new motorist might expect to encounter on the roads of the 1930s.

I’m so glad I passed (in Henley on Thames, first time) so long ago before the days of parallel parking, theory tests and all that … and it was oh so much cheaper to have lessons then).

Anyway, happy motoring all … toot, toot.