10 Things You Didn't Know About Alan Rickman

7. He Once Failed His Driving Test For Driving Too Safely

Despite being born in London, England, Rickman's frequent appearance in big budget, Hollywood films meant he spent a lot of time in the USA, specifically California. It was during these extensive visits that he decided to pursue a Californian driving license.

Anyone from the UK who has subsequently driven in America knows how dramatic a difference the experience is, so it's understandable Rickman might have hit a few speed bumps (as it were). Nevertheless, his reason for failing his first driving test is particularly hilarious. During his test, Rickman was failed for driving too cautiously through a green light. Of all the many ways to fail a driving assessment, driving through a green light is quite brilliant.