The world's oldest driver is 105-year old Shelia Thomson of Broughty Ferry, Scotland.

She has never taken a driver's test because such tests did not exist when she started driving over 70 years ago.

Mrs. Thomson also avoids the busy streets and mainly drives to church every Sunday and for some shopping.

She received her first ticket at age 99 for speeding…

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