And on top of it was the more graspable everyday bewilderment of a sick child: the humiliation of being suddenly removed from class, the disappointment of missing a trip to the IMAX theater or to the rain-forest exhibit at Moody Gardens, the growing awareness of a defining and isolating vulnerability.

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The introductory First Gear, half-day class and the Second Gear, full-day course are the basic safety programs, intended for the everyday driver to improve their winter skills, and both maximize hands-on driving time.

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