Video of Saudi woman driving out of a tight spot goes viral after royal decree

A video is currently going viral on social media, both in Saudi Arabia and across the region, after a royal decree allowing women to drive was approved on Tuesday.

The video shows a woman in Saudi Arabia driving an SUV car and maneuvering it from a tight spot on the road while her personal driver helped direct her from the outside.

The video, which was posted hours before the royal decreed was announced late on Tuesday night, has so gained many retweets and views on social media.