Voluntary testing was introduced on 16 March, 1935 by the Road Traffic Act to prevent a rush of candidates when the test became compulsory. A Mr J Beene was the first person to pass his driving test, at a cost of seven shillings and sixpence – that’s £22 in today’s money. Compulsory testing began in June for all new drivers. Around 246,000 candidates applied, with a pass rate of 63 per cent.
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