World's Oldest Driver
By admin on May 26, 2009 in Family
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…
Read Still in the driver's seat
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3 Comment(s)
By Terry with the Nursing Scrubs on Jun 3, 2009 | Reply
That's pretty awesome. I wish I could still drive when I reach that age. On second thought, I may not even reach that age.. Hehe
By admin on Jun 3, 2009 | Reply
You're right. I'm hoping I'd be able to drive a wheelchair at that age too, provided I live that long.
By Terry with the Nursing Scrubs on Jun 4, 2009 | Reply
And I forgot, props to Grandma Sheila.
Good point about the wheelchair. If I can't even "drive" a wheelchair, I would rather die. I don't want to be too much of a burden to anyone who'd take care of me.