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Look Mom, No Arms! Armless Tennessee man learns to drive
From the Feel Good Files: Roger Rice was born with no arms, but that hasn't stopped him from learning to write, type, dial a phone, and raise a family. He also runs a non-profit called Look Mom, No Arms, that is working to build a center for assistive technology to benefit others like him.
Nor has his disability stopped him from wanting to drive, and it appears he'll finally be able to do it. With the help of Reed Trickett of Trickett Honda in Madison and Beaman Automotive in Nashville, Tennessee, Roger is going to get the van, the equipment, and the training he'll need to drive. He will steer with one foot, accelerate and brake with the other, and use his left shoulder for other controls. He should have his license within a year, after passing a range of tests. Good luck, Roger.
[Source: WKRN.com]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
SPG 6:52PM (9/26/2007)
An armless guy at my work drives.
Fast and drunk from what I hear.
He has sorta almost hands coming out from his shoulders but they are quite small.
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Mike Jenkins 8:06PM (9/26/2007)
Let's hope he doesn't lead police on a chase and successfully evades them like the last armless (and one-legged) driving guy that was in the news.
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Bill Hancock 9:34PM (9/26/2007)
That guy is awesome, i hope he is able to get a drivers license and the state doesnt give him the runaround B*llSh*t
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focus 1:28AM (9/27/2007)
Cool. Go Roger Go.
I'm sure he'll drive way better than 90% of the dumb-ass drivers on the road already.
Cute kid, too.
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Bill Coates 1:37PM (9/27/2007)
I disagree!!!! It takes quick thinking and good reflexes to avoid some accidents and to maneuver a car in poor conditions. He may be able to think quick but what happens when his van loses control on the hwy at 75 mph which would require some serious hand-over-hand driving with accelerating and breaking to regain control. In a case like that someone will get hurt with him behind the wheel. I wouldn't want to pay his insurance thats for sure!
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focus 11:47PM (9/27/2007)
Bill Coates, you are just flat out WRONG.
Roger's vehicle can be controlled like any other vehicle by steering, braking, acceleration, etc. it's just that Roger's interfaces will be different. Just because there is no steering wheel doesn't mean the vehicle cannot be controlled.
Bill, you think too much like an able bodied person since you probably are one. People who can eat and write with their feet are just as capable given the right technology.
Besides, I see plenty of clueless people driving EVERYDAY who have a Big Mac in one hand and a cigarette and cellphone in the other. THOSE are the people you should be worried about.