Harrow Driving Centre Rayners Lane 1970's: A memory of Harrow

Harrow Driving Centre Rayners Lane 1970's

A Memory of Harrow.

Does anyone remember the driving centre near Rayners Lane during 1970's, it was an off road driving centre offering theory and practice to under 17's, I and many friends attended a course here before having proper lessons. I believe it was an innovation of its time, sadly no longer there.

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It was the first "off road" driving centre where you could learn all practical roadcraft before venturing on to public roads. I was the Chief Motorbike Instructor for 12 years, from 1974. I and my instructors taught over 3,000 motorbike learners to ride. Fun days. Brilliant centre and facilities.

By chris on Sat Dec 15th 2018, at 11:26 pm

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I remember the Driving Centre as I went to an event there in the summer of 1978. It was a motorcycle day with Capital Radio in attendance with what I think was called their “fun bus” ? I’ve photos somewhere ! Shame the centre has gone.

By Simon on Sun Apr 7th 2019, at 6:47 pm

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I went there in about 1977/78 and remember that if you turned 17 on your provisional you went out on the rd with the instructor, remember sitting in the back with a girl driving, no names unfortunately a long time ago

By Steven Folmer on Fri Apr 2nd 2021, at 9:57 am

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