Early efforts to improve road safety in Britain included:

The London ‘Safety First’ Council, formed in 1916, which introduced a range of road safety initiatives (in 1941 the Council became RoSPA - The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents).

A test for disabled drivers, introduced in 1930.

The first vehicle examiners, appointed in 1930.

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The minimum driving age of 17 and an urban speed limit of 30 mph, both set in 1930.

The first edition of the Highway Code, published in 1931.

Passenger Service Vehicle testing, brought in at traffic commissioners’ discretion in 1931 (prompted by the bus races of the 1920s).

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Cats’ eyes, invented by Percy Shaw in 1934.

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How many attempts did rocker Ozzy Osbourne take before passing his test last year?

Behind the USA, which country has the second longest road network in the world?

What letter is given to a car number plate when the age or identity of the vehicle is unknown or if it may have been built from parts?

Which is the best selling car name of all time? (The model has undergone several redesigns in its history)

Which British car manufacturer shares its name with a bridge in London?

What make of cars was Lord Nuffield responsible for manufacturing?

What was the Jaguar car called before 1945?

In which country did Cha-Sa Soon pass her written driving licence exam last year at the 950th attempt?

In what year were seatbelts first offered as standard equipment?

At what age did the late Lord Renton, ex-Tory minister, first pass his driving test?

Answers on page 16 www.dsa.gov.uk Despatch Magazine 5