ANGLIA SCHOOL OF MOTORING was formed in 1986.

Our reason for choosing the “ANGLIA” name was because in the early 1970’s we were the proud owners of a Ford Anglia car. We bought the shell and re-built the car to our specifications. After three months of hard labour the car was ready to go on the road but unfortunately a week later it was stolen and it was never found again.

We did not have a photo of our pride and joy, but often talked about our Anglia car to anybody who was willing to listen. I think a lot of people in Birmingham, West Bromwich and Sandwell know the story about our stolen car.

We are just as proud of our Driving School today as we were of our Ford Anglia car back then.

It’s a great feeling when you pass your driving test. You automatically get the freedom to go anywhere at anytime and not have to wait round in the wind and rain for buses and trains. You feel like jumping up and down and shouting out to everyone that you have just passed your test! I did just that. I couldn’t wait to get home and tell my family and friends so I told everyone I met on the way home as your instructor didn’t pick you up or drop you off in those days! There I was walking home all excited telling everybody loudly, “I’ve just passed my driving test”! “That’s nice dear”, replied an old man who was attending to his front garden.

It really does not matter if you fail. You can always take the test again. I passed on my second attempt 42 years ago when driving tests were a lot easier with a lot less traffic on the roads.