'Fantastic' moment blind veteran, 95, drives again after giving up licence
Summary
A 95-year-old blind veteran named Jim Alison drove a car again, five years after he had to stop driving because of his poor eyesight. He took part in a charity event called Speed of Sight, which helps people with disabilities experience the joy of driving safely with instructors in specially equipped cars.Key Facts
- Jim Alison is 95 years old and lost his driving licence due to blindness caused by macular degeneration.
- He raced around a track at up to 55 mph with an instructor using dual controls for safety.
- Jim served 22 years in the Royal Engineers and worked as a chauffeur before losing his sight.
- The event, Speed of Sight, is a charity that helps visually impaired people experience driving.
- The charity was started by Mike Newman, who is blind and set world driving records.
- Modified Mazda MX5 cars with dual controls are used for safety during the drives.
- Other participants include people of different ages and backgrounds with visual impairments.
- The experience helps participants enjoy driving again and feel a sense of freedom and excitement.
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