Woman, 82, passes driving test at first attempt

'I just treated her like any other pupil I’ve taught to drive and she’s done really well'

Josephine Sheeka, 82, has passed her driving test at the first attempt. Ms Sheeka, who lives near Colchester, Essex, learnt with instructor June Musson from Dedham Vale Driving School. (June Musson/PA)

An 82-year-old woman has passed her driving test on the first attempt, despite taking a break from lessons for a knee operation.

Josephine Sheeka, who lives near Colchester, decided to take up driving lessons because she wanted more independence.

And despite taking a break from lessons for surgery, the grandmother passed less than two years after first getting behind the wheel.

Driving instructor June Musson, of Dedham Vale Driving School, said Ms Sheeka was her oldest student yet.

“She’s a very nice lady, willing to learn, willing to try everything that I was coaching her to do and she’s done really well,” said Ms Musson.

“She just wanted to pass her test and did everything required of her.”

“She doesn’t look like an old lady. I just treated her like any other pupil I’ve taught to drive and she’s done really well.”