<P> Karl Benz , inventor of the modern automobile , had to receive written permission from the Grand Ducal authorities to operate his car on public roads in 1888 after residents complained about the noise and smell of his Motorwagen . Up until the start of the 20th century , European authorities issued licenses to drive motor vehicles similarly ad hoc , if at all . </P>
<P> Karl Benz , inventor of the modern automobile , had to receive written permission from the Grand Ducal authorities to operate his car on public roads in 1888 after residents complained about the noise and smell of his Motorwagen . Up until the start of the 20th century , European authorities issued licenses to drive motor vehicles similarly ad hoc , if at all . </P>
who was the first person to get a driver 's license
who was the first person to get a driver 's license
Karl Benz
Karl Benz