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How To Drive Like An Idiot In Bacolod: An Expat's Experiences of Driving in the Philippines and How to Survive by [Bentley, Stephen]

How To Drive Like An Idiot In Bacolod: An Expat's Experiences of Driving in the Philippines and How to Survive Kindle Edition

by Stephen Bentley (Author), R. Butch S. Bacaoco (Foreword)

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'How to Drive Like an Idiot in Bacolod' is the story of the British expat author's "road culture shock" when faced with the hazards of driving in Bacolod, Philippines.Those hazards are vividly described in this book.

He draws on his vast experience as a police-trained driver to offer tips in defensive driving in the hope it will help in surviving the chaos on the roads of the Philippines.

This book also addresses the negative impact of the author's observations about the local road culture by highlighting the many "great things" about Bacolod and the surrounding area.

The book is aimed at expats, Filipinos and tourists alike.

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A five star rating for a few reasons, firstly I read the book in two sittings - a good barometer to how readable a book is. Secondly and I say this as someone living in Bacolod - I recognise everything the author says about the driving here. Thirdly - the humour leaps out of the page at you and the reader can feel how the frustrations of driving here are dealt with a resigned humour. Lots of info' about Bacolod and Negros island that will be of great value to anyone thinking of visiting here or even someone like me wanting to explore more of the area where I now live. The casual reader will also find it entertaining and I have no hesitation in recommending "How to drive like an idiot in Bacolod". - Verified Purchase

Even though I live in the USA I found this book funny but true. seems like we share the same problems no matter where we live. - Amazon Customer

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File Size: 2878 KB
Print Length: 90 pages
Publisher: Bentley Sabrine Books (July 17, 2017)
Publication Date: July 17, 2017
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B073ZY7C6B
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Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #623,098 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
- #67 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Travel > Asia > Philippines
- #106 in Books > Travel > Asia > Philippines
- #338 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Travel > Asia > Southeast

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Buy This Book To Save Your Life - Seriously, I'm not joking, if you want to survive in the Philippines

ByGon March 13, 2016

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

I have lived in the Philippines for almost two years. I've been to Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Manila, Cebu, Bacolod and Valencia City. Steve's book '
How To Drive Like An Idiot In Bacolod' covers about 98% of the Philippines. Steve paints the picture exactly how it is. If you plan on coming to the Philippines buy this book as your guide to driving. Pleased, also heed his warning about driving at night - very dnagerous. My wife and I have a car, but I do not drive, she does - and I have given up attempting to teach her the 'proper way' to drive.

He is also correct about the wonderful people here. The smiles are wonderful, in fact infectious :-) The Filipinos are wonderful to be with - I should know I fell in love with the most wonderful Filipina. Come to the Philippines and enjoy some of the best people on the Earth. You won't be disappointed - but don't drive yourself :-)

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Ashley Pullen

ByAmazon Customeron September 3, 2016

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Even though I live in the USA I can relate to this book. actually everyone can world wide It is funny as can be and truthful as well. I would highly recommend it .

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An eye-opening look at the way Filipinos drive, from a foreigner's perspective

ByLizon April 26, 2016

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I honestly didn't appreciate the title because Filipinos aren't idiots. We just drive a certain way because if we didn't, we'd never get anywhere on time. Or at all. We just have a gung-ho attitude about getting someplace, though we also have a laissez-faire attitude about it as well.

At the same time, I can't fault the author. From an outsider's point of view, it's crazy out there on the streets of Bacolod or any big city in the Philippines. If you're visiting from a country where everyone follows the rules on the road, then you're better off having a driver take you around the city. You're probably better off closing your eyes, too, as your driver runs a red light because he says it's clear.

Still, it was refreshing to read Bentley's apparent shock that there are no rules when it comes to driving in the Philippines, just as there are hardly any road markings visible to the naked eye, or that even though there may be signs that say "Keep Right," no one keeps right.

I appreciated the pictures he included, as well as links to videos that show the reader what he's talking about. His love for the country and its people is evident, and I appreciated that as well. Filipinos' driving habits may stump many a foreign visitor like him, but this book shows that their hospitality and resilience amidst everything else is one reason he still calls it home.

I received this book from the author in return for an honest review.

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