The first compulsory driving tests were introduced in Britain in June 1935 - and 245,000 people applied straight away. The pass rate was 63 per cent and examiners met hopeful candidates at places like railway stations because there were no test centres then. They must have driven there themselves, we guess.
To celebrate the milestone, here’s a look back at Sheffield learner drivers and instructors heading for the open road over the years.
9. Megan motoring ahead
Megan Clatworthy, who had just passed her driving test at the age of 17 in January 2006, with support from mum Sally Photo: Stuart Hastings
10. Iris' eyes are smiling...
Iris Neale of Chapeltown, who had just passed her driving test in April 2000 Photo: Steve Ellis
11. Loser is a winner
Karen Hinchcliffe, pictured in October 2004, lost weight to gain confidence to pass her driving test Photo: Mike Waistell
12. Michael made it
Michael Fisher of Woodhouse, who passed his driving test first time, aged 59, in May 2007 to help his wife Maureen, whose arthritis meant she struggled to get out of the house Photo: Roger Nadal