Boston Driver's Handbook: The Big Dig Edition

by Ira Gershkoff and Richard Trachtman

This book is about the world of Boston Driving, a fascinating sport currently practiced by two million licensed drivers in one of America's largest cities. You will find Boston Driving to be full of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0201622254
• ISBN13: 9780201622256
• Release Date: June 1993
• Publisher: Da Capo Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.4" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Must have for anyone driving in Boston

The best kind of humor turns a mirror to the world and shows us the absurdity in our daily lives.On the one hand, this is a very instructional book with good, practical advice on driving and parking in the Boston area. On the other hand, it's simply hysterical. I almost wish I had this book when I first started driving in Massachusetts, but I think having experienced it all before reading the book made it that much funnier.Anyone who lives and drives in Boston, or anyone moving to Boston who plans to drive a car, should read this book. Afterwards, you will fit right in on the Massachusetts roadways. Even if you aren't interested in using these techniques, understanding them helps protect you from other drivers who do. And the more you've actually experienced Boston drivers, the funnier it gets.A sample quote, regarding increased enforcement of traffic laws: "[T]here is a renewed emphasis on FORM. You must avoid the APPEARANCE of impropriety. For example, illegal turns should be done smoothly, without signaling and without guilt. One-way maneuvers should be done in reverse gear -- your car will be facing the right way, you won't stand out, and you won't get a ticket. Establish your rule of the road with finesse and class, so that it appears to be the natural order of things."I hope it comes back in print soon.