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20th June 2017
09:44am BST
First of all, being someone that can't yet drive (I know, I know) I'm seriously impressed by anyone who can command a car and not crash into a wall.
So RTE's show 'Too Old For The Road', which aired last night and featured Irish granny and grandads as old as 101 still behind the wheel was mindblowing for me.
Michael stole the quote of the show, telling cameramen "I can see a car in front of me... Lucky enough for you lads."
Annie was an avid elderly Ugg boot wearer who can barely see over the wheel but keeps on going.
Here's the best of the reactions to this pure quality piece of TV from Twitter...
Enlightening one-off doc 'Too Old For The Road?' captures the concerns and struggles of older Irish motorists. Monday, 9.35pm @RTEOne pic.twitter.com/YLRimrQ5h1
— RTÉ (@rte) June 18, 2017
I promise never to roll my eyes with impatience the next time I see an elderly person driving #toooldfortheroad
— Bridget Farrell (@bfarrell1709) June 19, 2017
"It's terrible to be getting old, nobody wants you" says Michael. Such a heartbreaking statement.#TooOldForTheRoad
— L. NíHéineacháin (@LaobhaoiseNihE) June 19, 2017
Congratulations to the makers of #toooldfortheroad. A touching and humorous insight on old age full of wonderful personalities
— Donncha O'Connell (@donnchanuig) June 19, 2017
There was Joan, who at 86 was in court for speeding and covers up the scratches on her car with black poster paint...
There's a reason Joan wanted a black car! Too Old For The Road? tonight 9.35pm on RTÉ One pic.twitter.com/6hJtpUMQPU
— RTE One (@RTEOne) June 19, 2017
John, a precious 101, drives an electric car as he hates to pollute the environment, he has an exercise bike in his sitting room and he said if he ever gives up driving, "I'd die very quickly."
"If I feel that I'm dangerous I'll stop" 101 year old John features in 'Too Old For The Road?' tonight at 9.30pm on RTÉ One pic.twitter.com/zJ6TtlP5Qm
— RTE One (@RTEOne) June 19, 2017
"It's terrible to be getting old, nobody wants you" says Michael. Such a heartbreaking statement.#TooOldForTheRoad
— L. NíHéineacháin (@LaobhaoiseNihE) June 19, 2017
OMG! Me watching #toooldfortheroad ???? pic.twitter.com/j3CdisSLBh
— Laura Del Rey (@Lauramcoffey) June 19, 2017
Beautiful & heartwarming all in one. It's so important that we respect & make time for older people.#TooOldForTheRoad
— L. NíHéineacháin (@LaobhaoiseNihE) June 19, 2017
This show is making me laugh, wanting to cry and then nervous for them/us #TooOldfortheRoad
— CROSSY (@CrossyTweets) June 19, 2017
Seriously - if you haven't watched this catch up on RTE Player <3
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