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AAA Auto Guide: Driving Survival

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This should really be a must-read driver's ed book for every driver in the U.S. (and Canada, I presume). In plain English and accompanied by good illustrations, it teaches the reader how to drive safely. Sure, a lot of safe driving practices are just common sense, but, as the book reveals, sometimes "common sense" is incorrect or dangerous. The book deals with all kinds of safe driving topics, from proper sitting to road rage to avoiding and handling crashes. It's very easy to read and understand as well as to reference after you read through it the first time.

The book seems to be out of print but you can get it as part of the $80 AAA Road Adventure Emergency Kit (available here on Amazon in the Automotive section). I think AAA should include this book in every new member's welcome kit. (Too bad most AAA clubs are run like businesses rather than true motorists' clubs.)

So, a plea to every driver who has bothered to find this page: get this book and study it!

'Driving Survival' is a must read for anybody who gets behind the wheel, regardless of how much experience you think you have. Jim MacPherson has crafted an easy-to-read AAA Auto Guide that will open your eyes. It had handy information on topics as varied as increased rollover risk, the correct way to adjust your mirrors (I had been doing it wrong for more than 20 years) and what to look for when purchasing a car. The book is also laid out well with clear, concise graphics and loads of sidebars. It's the type of book you read from cover to cover or use as a reference manual. You won't regret purchasing this book. It could save your life or the life of a loved one.

I had the information I wanted to know about the book, before I bought the book. I had seen a copy at the local AAA office. All I needed to know beyond seeing the book was the price and delivery cost. The price was a shock to me. There were copies for only one cent plus shipping! I decided to be a big spender. I paid about 44 cents. The copy I received was in excellent condition, as advertised, and came within the time promised. What more could I ask?