Driving is, for many elderly, a way of maintaining autonomy and independence in everyday life. However, when a 94 -year -old conducts, they inevitably arise issues about safety, health and ability to continue behind the wheel.
The case of a conductor in the wheel of having, in Catalonia, became media for his age and the way he faces driving. On social networks and television programs, it is already known as “Iaia Angeleta”.
Renovation of the driving license
The elderly woman was accompanied by Radio RAC1’s ‘Els Teloner’ program during the process of renewing her driving title. Prior to going to the medical center, it showed confidence that it would maintain the document.
The usual evidence of vision, hearing and heart, which took place without problems, were performed. Then he faced the coordination and anticipation exam, the one who admitted to being the most difficult, cited by the Spanish newspaper News Labor.
Trust and tranquility
According to health professionals, the driver took the test more calmly and concentrated than the previous year. She herself revealed her strategy: to imagine she was alone, without anyone watching her.
Upon receiving confirmation that he could continue to drive, he was pleased. He also explained that he needs the car for daily tasks such as shopping as he can’t carry weights, explains the same source.
A lifetime behind the wheel
Her relationship with driving began encouraged by her husband when they moved to the wheel of having. Since then, he has accumulated 45 years of experience on the road. Currently shares the car with the great -granddaughter, which has just taken the letter.
Over this time, it was never involved in accidents, says the. Only a fine for irregular parking is in his history, he reported in a television interview.
Age and Safety Debate
Although its history is seen as an example of vitality, experts recall that age can pose risks on the road. The driving teacher Rosa Vilas stressed that the older population should be evaluated carefully.
Still, the conductor’s determination was highlighted as positive. She herself guarantees that she will stop driving the day when she feels that she can no longer do so safely.
At 94 he drives his red car daily through the streets of the village and ensures that he feels safe. He also says that other drivers do not touch her horn and that her insurer never had to pay any accident in her name.
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