https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-englan ... iving-test
An 86-year-old woman who has passed her advanced driving test with flying colours says she wants to challenge stereotypes of older motorists.
Thelma Bradshaw, from Alvaston, Derby, is one of the oldest women in the UK to pass the test.
The Institute of Advanced Motorists' test examines a higher level of skills than the standard practical driving exam.
Mrs Bradshaw first passed in 1977 but she decided to take it again to prove she still could.
This time, she was just one mark short of a perfect score.
The retired teacher said: "It doesn't matter how old people are, it's a question of how capable they are."
Older drivers
Older drivers
Your 'standard' is how you drive alone, not how you drive during a test.
Re: Older drivers
Good for her, if only more would put themselves forward. I think they are a little apprehensive of having their licence taken away so just carry on regardless. Not sure about the virtual goggles tho.
Re: Older drivers
Good effort.
A shame all the time and money spent on rebranding has had no effect.
A shame all the time and money spent on rebranding has had no effect.
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Re: Older drivers
I'm refresh tutoring a 72 year old at present. Won't take much, he's pretty good. As with all of us though, he's one of a tiny minority. We can't trumpet too much while the advanced driving community is so small.
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