14.11.2026 12:10
Emriye Günel, 65, who lives in the Çameli district of Denizli and has two children and two grandchildren, enrolled in a driving course without telling her husband, Kemal Günel, despite his words, "You're too old, you can't get a license." Günel, who failed the first three driving tests, passed the exam on her fourth attempt; when she learned the result, her first move was to call her husband.
Emriye Günel, 65, living in the Çameli district of Denizli, did not give up on her dream despite her husband’s words, “You can’t get a driver’s license at this age.” Günel, who has two children and two grandchildren, enrolled in a driving course without her husband’s knowledge and passed the driving test she had failed 3 times on her fourth attempt, experiencing great joy.
SHE ENROLLED IN THE COURSE WITHOUT HER HUSBAND KNOWING
Emriye Günel, 65, living in the Çameli district of Denizli, achieved a success story that draws attention with her determination to get a driver’s license despite her advancing age. After her husband Kemal Günel said that it was difficult for her to get a license, citing her age, Günel took action and did not back down from her decision. Emriye Günel, who has two children and two grandchildren, enrolled in a driving course without informing her husband and began training. Her husband Kemal Günel opposed Emriye Günel’s desire to get a driver’s license with the words, “You’ve gotten older; you can’t pass the exams and get a license. What’s the need?” However, this approach increased Günel’s determination instead of reducing her desire. Günel enrolled in the driving course and regularly attended the theoretical lessons. During the driving lessons, she prepared for the exam by driving a vehicle on the designated course accompanied by her instructors.
SHE FAILED THREE TIMES AND DID NOT GIVE UP
The driver’s license journey was not easy for Emriye Günel. Günel, who was unsuccessful in the first three driving tests she took, did not give up despite the disappointments she experienced. After each failure, she focused on making up for her shortcomings by studying again. The 65-year-old Günel entered her fourth test with the same determination and this time successfully completed the driving test. Experiencing great happiness when the result was announced, Günel’s first act was to call her husband, Kemal Günel, who had told her she could not get a license.
Emriye Günel, stating that she was stubborn about obtaining a driver’s license, said she was happy to have achieved success in her fourth test by continuing her training despite 3 unsuccessful attempts. Günel, who also gives courage to people who want to get a driver’s license but hesitate because of their age, became an example of perseverance and determination in Çameli with the struggle she waged by taking the test four times.