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Kelly-Ann Mills

Man, 7ft 5in tall, refused driving licence as feet are too big for car's pedals

A 7' 5" man has been repeatedly denied a driving licence because he is too tall to fit inside a car and his size-52 feet are too big to fit on the pedals.

Denis Albino is Brazil's second-tallest man and says he needs a vehicle to travel to shows and TV performances.

But the 47-year-old has been left frustrated after being continually refused a licence.

Born in the Brazilian capital Brasilia, Denis first learned to drive in 1994 when he was 21 years old.

Despite multiple attempts to obtain a licence, he is always deemed to be too big for the vehicle he uses for the tests.

He can't get a driving licence (CEN/Denis Albino)

With size-52 shoes, his feet are deemed too big for the pedals as well, according to reports.

Four years ago, he bought a Volkswagen Parati and extended the driver’s seat to have 10 centimetres more room so his legs could fit.

But his head was still touching the roof.

He says he is often stopped when in the car (CEN/Denis Albino)

Denis revealed that he encounters similar problems on flights, telling local media: “I always have to book a seat by the emergency exits where there is space for my legs, otherwise I cannot fly.”

He admitted that he has been stopped by the police several times while driving a car without a licence.

Denis said: “Every time I was pulled over, they listened to my story and helped.”

He added that he hasn't lost hope that one day he will achieve his driving licence.

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