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An elderly woman faced a long and expensive challenge to obtain her driver's license: 960 attempts and an investment of R$70. After years of failed attempts, she finally got approved, becoming an example of persistence.
A South Korean woman has managed to pass her driving test after 960 attempts. Cha Sa-soon, 69, spent more than $70.000 on the process, which took years.
His story caught the country's attention and went viral again on social media.
Years of trying without giving up
Cha Sa-soon began her journey to obtain her driver's license in April 2005. At first, she took the theory test five times a week.
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For three years, she failed all 780 times on her attempts. After that, she only took the exam twice a week until she finally passed.
Even so, she still had to pass the practical test. It took her 10 more attempts before she got the long-awaited document. In total, she took 960 exams before getting her license.
Determination and recognition
The reason for her insistence was practical. She needed the wallet to improve her vegetable selling business. The effort required a large investment.
Cha Sa-soon's driving instructor said it was a huge relief when she finally passed. “When she succeeded, we all celebrated. We hugged her and gave her flowers.", he said. “It felt like a huge weight had been lifted off our shoulders. We never had the courage to tell her to give up, because she always came back."
Cha Sa-soon's perseverance made her famous throughout the country. She even starred in a Hyundai commercial, and the South Korean automaker gave her a new car, valued at around R$85.000.
Impact on social networks
Although the story happened more than 15 years ago, it was recently discussed again on social media. Many internet users reacted with surprise.
Some criticized the number of attempts.”I wouldn't want to be on the same road as someone who has failed so many times.“, commented one user.
Another netizen suggested that there should be a limit on disapprovals. “If you can't pass your test after 10 attempts, maybe driving isn't for you.“On the other hand, some showed empathy.”Falling 959 times and getting up 960. That's perseverance. But I'm sad, no one helped her study?“, commented another user.
Cha Sa-soon's story continues to spark discussions about determination and the challenges of the licensing process in different countries.
