Disabled drivers reclaim road in UW program drive
Vivian DiGioia, left handed grip on a spinner knob, learns to drive again after a stroke. Frances Tromp van Holst guides her through a first cautious ride and parallel parking as the University of Washington Medical Center program trains disabled clients with adapted cars while emphasizing independence and mobility.
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Truck spray flaps push for safer highways across the nation
The article notes mud flaps protect other vehicles but do not stop water spray. It highlights spray suppression flaps used in Europe and by UPS and Freightliner in the U.S. NHTSA is studying curb to reduce spray, citing past deaths. Americans for Safer Highways invites public input.
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