Drivers License Screw-up

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

I went to the Chase Avenue DMV to get my drivers license renewed.  After having my photo taken, I filled out the form.

During the past year have you had a loss of consciousness or muscle control caused by one of the following?  I checked NO.  And then I crossed it out and checked YES and checked Heart.  I felt I had to admit that I passed out at the hospital when I had my leg treatment and now have a pacemaker. DUMB!

When I got called to the window, the agent asked about that loss of consciousness.  She said she'd have to call a supervisor.

She was on Hold, just like the rest of us.  When she got the answer, she said that I would have to have a form filled out by my doctor certifying that it was safe for me to drive.  The agent suggested dropping off the form for the doctor to sign and picking it up at my next visit, which was an September 26.

I picked up some cat supplies at PETCO, and then drove to Dr. Gundamraj office on Mayfair Rd.

The receptionist took my form for Dr. Gundamraj to sign.

Monday, September 22, 2024

I called Dr. Gundamraj office to see if I could move up my wellness exam from Friday to an earlier day, because I'd be driving without a license by Friday.  The receptionist promised to see what she could do.

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

I was able to see Dr. Gundamraj today at 3:00 p.m.  She completed the form and I got to the Grange Ave. DMV about 4:15.  I had to have my photo taken again because it was a different DMV and proceeded to Window 11.  Because it was so late in the day (closing time is 4:45 p.m.) I would not get my results until tomorrow after the DMV in Madison reviews it.  The agent thought I should have no problem, but he does not have the final word.  They will call me tomorrow.

Thursday, September 25, 2025

When I told the breakfast group that I had an appointment with the audiologist because my right hearing aid wasn't responding, I got a lot of comments about not driving with an expired drivers license.  Dwight Morgan said that if I injured someone all of my assets could be washed away.  I decided to call Lyft.

Dawn arrived with a Jeep and almost lost control when I told her that I was 93 and was able to get into the Jeep.  We had a lively chat and she got me to Dr. Martin's office on time, even after missing an exit.  That ride was $23.93.

My hearing aid was filled with wax and needed a cleaning and a new guard; I also got different tops

David picked me up at 11:55 a.m. and got me to SRS at 12:20 p.m.  That ride was $13.93; my transportation cost $37.68.

I was glued to my phone the entire day, expecting a call from the DMV.  I had so much anxiety, thinking of all the possibilities that my license would not be approved, mainly because of my age.

At 4:15 p.m., I decided to call DMV, almost resigned to the fact that I would not be talking to a person.  I almost fainted when a man answered and asked to help me.  I started explaining my situation, but he stopped me and said that I needed to talk to someone in the medical approval department; he connected me.

I talked to a most pleasant woman who seemed to be searching for my record.  She asked who told me that I would be receiving a phone call.  When I explained, she said a letter has been sent to me today approving my license.  I could have kissed her, I was so happy.  She also said that I could drive; my information has been entered.

The attention I received was commendable.  By the end of the day I'm sure agents have received numerous calls, probably from some frustrated or irate callers, and yet both agents that I was connected to were extremely pleasant.