Megan

- The first thing I did
when I turned 18 was get my

driver's licence.

Because for me as a person

with a disability, that was freedom.

That was me being the
same as everybody else.

So when I'm in my car, you can't see

that I have a disability.

I'm just like everybody else.

However, I'm not ashamed of
having a disability either,

and I'm quite happy to
catch public transport.

I'm approaching 70

and I know that the time will
come when I do transition from

driving into public transport more,

and that's a natural
transition for all of us.

So eventually I'll just more
and more use public transport

and just slowly not use my car so much.

So I think I'll be thinking
about, am I as alert

as I used to be?

Am I enjoying driving
as much as I used to be?

Is there too much traffic on the road?

That's when I'll start to
think, nah, I'm not enjoying it.

I can't do this anymore. So
it'll be a natural process.

You know, it's, it's
quite difficult for me

because my car is my freedom, you know?

That's how I think of it.

But I'm also aware that I
have to always check myself

for my cognitive ability.

So far, so good.

But I know with my husband,

who's a little bit older than
me, that he's starting already

to slow down in his driving.

He's quite happy to
catch the bus everywhere.

But it is about that whole notion

of will I be a different
person if I don't drive?

And I don't think I will be

because I think I'm really quite active

and I just can't see myself staying home.

For me, it'll be easy.
I'm always the driver.

I'm always the one who's in charge.

So perhaps it'll be time for
me to let go a little bit

and just start enjoying life
more by using public transport.