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A commuter's survival guide and a visitor's crash course on the sometimes hilarious, sometimes harrowing reality of Boston driving, The Boston Driver's The Almost Post Big Dig Edition offers expert advice and witty encouragement for conquering the streets. This newly revised edition has tips on everything you need to know-from where to park, how to drive in the winter, how to execute the "sidesqueeze" in heavy traffic -and everything you don't necessarily need to know but will love to know anyway-from pedestrian point values (absent-minded MIT professor, 2 points; mayor, 10 points) to the best accident excuses of all time. With the latest information on the confusion caused by Boston's "Central Artery Relocation Project," The Boston Driver's Handbook is as practical as it is entertaining, making it a must-have for the tourist and the Boston native alike.
This book investigates the chaotic, idiosyncratic, and often dangerous nature of navigating the streets of Boston as a motorist. Authors Ira Gershkoff and Richard Trachtman utilize their extensive experience with the city's unique traffic patterns and infrastructure to provide a comprehensive, albeit satirical, guide for survival. The text functions as both a practical manual for local driving conditions and a cultural commentary on the aggressive driving habits synonymous with the region.
What You Will Find
Readers frequently note that the book serves as a humorous cultural artifact that captures the specific frustrations of Boston commuters. Experts highlight this as a lighthearted, practical resource for visitors and locals attempting to navigate one of the most challenging driving environments in the United States.
Page Count:
128
Publication Date:
1982-01-21
Publisher:
Da Capo Press
ISBN-10:
0201110008
ISBN-13:
9780201110005
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