BISHA, 23 March 2005 — A woman had to get into the driver’s seat and speed to the nearest hospital to save her husband’s life after he suffered from a sudden rise in his sugar level while on their way from Riyadh to Taif, Okaz reported. The husband, who is diabetic, lost control of the car because of the problem but he managed to stop the car before causing an accident. The wife took control of the driving wheel and sped to the nearest petrol station where she gave him first aid until he got better. Women are barred from driving in Saudi Arabia. Traffic police always warn diabetic drivers against traveling alone.
