Category Archives: drive

Mar2

wrist-twist.

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not sure i would have wanted this in my car

the wrist-twist isn’t my thing

i would have preferred

one of those big old round steering wheels

you could turn with one hand

but the hair is amazing

like judy jetson

in the cockpit

piloting a speeding jet

can’t say that i’m totally surprised

this concept never got off the ground. 

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Ford introduced the “Wrist-Twist” steering system for cars in 1965. Despite better visibility, a roomier cabin and allowing you to drive with your arms on armrests it never went beyond the testing stage. You can see a two-minute promotional film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWWYkxQCFfQ

 

 

 

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source credits: ford motor company, midcentury fashion

 

 

Nov20

oh, deer!

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notice posted by the sebastian county sheriff’s office as a reminder to drivers (and deer):

We have received a few reports that some deer, for whatever reason, are not using the designated deer crossing areas along our county roads and state highways.  If any deer follow our page, please know that we put these signs up at some expense to the taxpayers.  We’d appreciate you crossing at the designated areas.  To our motoring community, please watch for these deer that are blatantly disobeying the law.

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“a small deer came into my camp and stole my bag of pickles. is there a way i can get reimbursed? please call.”

-dave barry

Aug7

drive.

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not my actual grandson or car, but similar, especially if you didn’t have your glasses on

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my eldest grandchild

got his

*Level 1 Learner’s Driver’s License

this week

how is this even possible?

 

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* teens with a Level 1 License may only drive with

a licensed parent, guardian or designated licensed adult age 21 or older.

(soon to be a fully licensed independent driver within a year or so)

 

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“it’s kind of major, learning to drive. i feel like it kicked up other stuff in my life.”

-noah baumbach