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Doorman faces tall order at the wheel
11:44am Tuesday 18th December 2007
WHEN Mbala Biokele contacted a driving instructor to ask about lessons, there was nothing to indicate they would be anything out of the ordinary.
But when the 6ft 6in doorman arrived for his first lesson, instructor Zubair Ahmed realised he faced a tall order - would Mr Biokele would fit into his Mini?
Mr Ahmed, aged 34, of Daubhill, said: "I was a little concerned about his height and whether he would fit into the car and be able to use the controls."
But Mr Biokele, aged 42, managed to convince the instructor to give him a go - and he passed his test first time.
Mr Biokele, of Great Lever, said: "I really wanted him to teach me. I wasn't too concerned about the car.
"After I passed my test, I even asked if I could buy it from him.
"But now I am looking for a 4x4 type vehicle.
"Zubair is a very good instructor and I am so pleased I passed first time."
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KT, says...
5:48pm Tue 18 Dec 07
As said before, must be a slow news day.
I'm over 6ft and my first car was an old mini cooper.
My partners 6ft6in and
my mates partner is 6ft8in and they can both drive a new mini...at seperate times, of course :)
Zimmy, ?????????????? says...
6:36pm Tue 18 Dec 07
My partners 6ft6in
Give my love to Peter Crouch
KT, says...
6:52pm Tue 18 Dec 07
bwfc season ticket holder, gt lever says...
6:58pm Tue 18 Dec 07
I'm 5ft 4in and i drive a volvo but shortly i will be driving a bus
thank god i don't pay to read the bn
bwfc season ticket holder, gt lever says...
6:59pm Tue 18 Dec 07
I'm 5ft 4in and i drive a volvo but shortly i will be driving a bus
thank god i don't pay to read the bn
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IN THE DRIVING SEAT: Doorman Mbala Biokele in the Mini he passed his driving test in
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increasinglyannoyed, horwich says...
12:01pm Tue 18 Dec 07
6'6", not exactly a giant.