Re:

> > The stoplight on the corner buzzes when it is safe to cross the street.
> > I was crossing with an intellectually challenged co-worker of mine, when
> > she  asked if I knew what the buzzer was for. I explained that it signals
> > to blind people when the light is red.  She responded, appalled, "What on
> > earth are blind people doing driving?"

A few years ago, I was driving and was struck by a sudden inspiration:

   Why don't they remove the plastic cover from the speedometer, and
   make it accessible to blind people?

Luckily, I quickly realized *why* it isn't a good idea :)

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Stan Sieler                                          [log in to unmask]
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