The Bad Driver's Handbook: Hundreds of Simple Maneuvers to Frustrate, Annoy, and Endanger Those Around You | 
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| Authors: Zack Arnstein, Larry Arnstein
Publisher: Santa Monica Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 594069
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 192
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6
ISBN: 1595800042
Dewey Decimal Number: 818.602
EAN: 9781595800046
ASIN: 1595800042
Publication Date: August 1, 2005
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Product Description
Myths of the "good" and "bad" driver are debunked by describing in detail the liberating truths about driving that have long been suppressed. Comical commentary and tongue-in-cheek observations are provided on such topics as intimidating pedestrians, making one's car louder, the dos and don'ts of sleeping at the wheel, and driving when one can no longer see. There is an exhaustive list of Did You Knows? such as: Did you know if you get boxed in by other, smaller cars in a parking space, you have the legal right to bash your way free? This entertaining guide is also full of safety tips, such as do not drive with your feet until you have mastered driving with your knees, and definitions like Pedestrian: annoying obstacle infringing upon your right to drive at any speed you choose. Hidden meanings behind ordinary traffic signs are revealed, including the coyly worded No U-turn sign, which actually means "look both ways for police officers, and if you don't see any, go ahead and make the U-turn."
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 Politics? In a book about driving? April 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's more common than you'd think! At least, in this case it was. That disappointed me, because if I wanted political humor, I'd pick up a book on political humor. I picked up a book on bad driving, though, because I wanted some light and carefree humor. And it was so unnecessary, and a way to alienate some of your audience.
Also, I'm not sure if it was intentional (and a joke? If so, it was lost on me) or what, but on page 159 it says: "Thus, if the speed limit is 65, and 15% of 65 is 20, and 65 minus 20 is approximately 40..." Um, no. 15% of 65 is 9.75, which is approximately 10. I can't see where it could be a joke (unless they are implying, in addition to driving too slow, that old people can't do math?) and it just makes the author (and editor) look a little less than intelligent - something you want to be very careful of when you write a book mocking others.
Overall, it had its funny moments, but it was too forced and sterile for the most part. It might be a good book to read snippets of out loud to friends at a partly, but to sit and read it yourself is not enjoyable. It quickly becomes grating and annoying, and by the end I simply couldn't wait for it to be finished.
Bad Driver Handbook December 31, 2007
An absolute must for any driver! It is enjoyable from the first paragraph to the final page. Be sure to order two copies because whoever reads yours is going to want their own copy.
 driving book July 27, 2007
Really, really funny. Bought it as a gift for a new driver. Thought it conveyed excellent advise but in an extremely humourous manner. Suitable for old and young alike.
The Bad Driver's Handbook: Hundreds of Simple Maneuvers to Frustrate, Annoy, and Endanger Those Around You July 16, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Bad Driver's Handbook: Hundreds of Simple Manoeuvres to Frustrate, Annoy, and Endanger Those Around You is a hilarious look at common driving practices. This book identifies the "Good Driver" and "Good Driving Practices" as the cause for most accidents. Such drivers clog up the roadways by not using the sidewalks and shoulders as passing lanes. They create chaos because no one expects someone to actually stop at a stop sign or use their turn signal. Moreover, everyone knows that the only true way to avoid an accident is to drive faster than everyone else.
However, this book contains so much more than driving hints. Several sections are dedicated to passing the drivers test, getting out of a traffic ticket, the true purposes of insurance, special driving hand gestures, and ways to reduce driving stress as well as some very helpful advice on car maintenance and repairs. These sections are conveniently organized according to the level of the reader from very concepts to more intermediate aspects to some very advanced techniques. There is definitely a little something for everyone in this book.
This book must be catching on like wildfire as I keep finding myself stuck behind drivers that adhere to the letter of this handbook. I guess I better practice my offensive driving skills!
Bad Driver's Handbook March 16, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a hilarious book. My two 17-year-old boys laughed out loud reading it, and I think they may have learned something in the process.
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