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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 Handbook: 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 unique challenges and chaotic social norms inherent to navigating the complex road systems of Boston. Author Ira Gershkoff provides a comprehensive, humorous, and practical framework for drivers to survive the city's notoriously difficult traffic patterns, parking scarcity, and aggressive driving culture. By blending technical advice with cultural commentary, the text serves as both a functional guide and a satirical observation of urban transit.
What You Will Find
Readers frequently note that the book balances genuine utility with a distinctively cynical, local sense of humor. Experts highlight this as a foundational text for understanding the specific cultural nuances of Boston's driving environment.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1968-01-01
Publisher:
Da Capo Press
ISBN-10:
0201622882
ISBN-13:
9780201622881
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