Someone at stroke club asked me recently when my beloved would be able to start driving again after his stroke.
I explained that he gave up driving over 30 years ago after an industrial accident.
One of the volunteers joined the conversation to explain that her husband didn't drive because is 6 ft 4, she told us it was illegal for him to drive at his height.
I nodded and smiled politely, at the same time wondering what planet she's from.
I had a lodger who was 6 ft 7 and he certainly drove a car.
Scrimping and saving, ranting and raving. Past retirement age.
13 comments:
I have a nephew who is 6'4" and he drives. First time I've heard that ridiculous excuse/reason.
I know quite a few people who live on that planet! Sound so convincing too. Away with the fairies.
How did you keep your face straight ?
Mad isn't it.
Herons View, years of practice, years and years of practice!
he he... mines judged medically fit to drive but forgets where hes going....its great every journey is a mystery tour
Oh this really made me laugh! Perhaps she meant he can't drive cause he is 6 ft under!
Pauline, New Zealand
Never heard that before. Easier to understand legs to short to reach the peddles. Well done for keeping a straight face.
My husband and son are both 6’4”, and they both drive!
Well done on keeping your face straight, I'm not very good at hiding my thoughts, my face is always a giveaway!
Some people who have had a stroke have symptoms similar to dementia. That may have been the case with the person you spoke to. It isn't really kind to say they're from another planet or away with the fairies (the latter from a commenter)
I know you said she was one of the volunteers but volunteers are sometimes people who have had a stroke themselves.
People are so quick to judge, perhaps they should imagine themselves in another's shoes.
Except that the person I was talking about hasn't had a stroke!!
And some folks are just full of bullshit too 😱😄
Simply speechless!! Too tall to drive? What rock
do these people live under!!
I had a colleague years ago who was 6'11", and if he hadn't been able to drive, he couldn't have done his job.
Some people sure do need to sit down and give their mouth a chance!
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