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How to Drive into Accidents - And How Not to Paperback – January 1, 1998

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    472 pages
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    English
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    Pease Pub
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1998
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    7 x 1.25 x 10.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0965564819
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0965564816
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pease Pub (January 1, 1998)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 472 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0965564819
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0965564816
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.9 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 1.25 x 10.25 inches
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Mr. Robert J. Johansen
5.0 out of 5 stars Book arrived in excellent condition
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2024
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William I Russell
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Informative
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2024
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The late Bob Pease provided a very good book on driving. Find a book while the supply lasts and give it to a young driver.
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Biomed Engineer
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent reference for new drivers, old drivers or new pilots
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2014
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Bob was a world-wide legend among Analog circuit designers. For many years I'd admired his pragmatic approach to design and now to driving. In addition to my own copy, signed by Bob when I recently worked with him, I've purchased copies for our grandchildren, both approaching driving age. Do yourself a favor. Buy one for yourself, other family members and especially young drivers. You may save someone's life. Some of the terminology is unique to stick shift VWs (he had several), but all is as practical and priceless as Bob was.
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John Graham
1.0 out of 5 stars Much better books and resources on this topic
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2007
Saying this book is feces would be incorrect. At its hefty weight of 472 pages it's more like massive case of nuclear diarrhea. To put the page count in perspective, I own books on designing power generation systems that are shorter. I could not justify recommending this book instead of others to anyone that is a novice driver that interested in learning techniques to drive better.

While it is true that getting to know your car is important, the author's anecdotal crash course in automobile characteristics is just plain bad. It's too long, too hodgepodge, not focused enough, and just not informative to the person that is going to be climbing behind the drivers seat. In addition there are numerous errors that are outdated or just plain wrong such as the author's stance on ABS and the other ones noted in other reviews.

Also observant readers might question the author's authority of the subject after noting the lengthy section of the twelve car crashes he's been in; it's akin to a book by Custer on military strategy.

If you want to get a book on novice driving get a book like Crashproof Your Kids by Timothy Smith. If you want to avoid accidents (and avoid speeding tickets) by situational awareness get a book like Drive to Survive by Curt Rich. If you want a meandering, steaming pile of rubbish get this book.

I'm just glad I borrowed it from my local public library.
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NickP
2.0 out of 5 stars A sad coda
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2011
It is a sad coda that Bob Pease died in an auto accident this weekend (6-19-2011). Search for "Driver, 70, Dies in Saratoga Crash". No seatbelt, 40 year old car, ill health, winding road. He was an icon in his profession.
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Engineer
3.0 out of 5 stars Gets you thinking about driving - but must be read with care
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2015
Gets you thinking about driving in general - more than just about avoiding accidents.
Self-published; not edited to be more succinct, factual, and on-point. Opinionated, stream-of-consciousness style.
You must keep in mind that it was written in 1998 by a man who was still driving a 1968 VW Beetle - manual transmission, lap belts, no shoulder belts or airbags, all drum brakes, very underpowered, quirky defroster...
Some dangerous misinformation. Some examples... Tells you to get out of the car and approach the patrol car if stopped by an officer. When discussing turning off the engine in a crisis, doesn't mention that this disables the airbags. Recommends picking up road debris on the freeway and carrying a can of gas in the trunk, both of which he admits are very dangerous. Suggests holding up signs or gesturing to other drivers, which can be easily misinterpreted.
On the other hand, many good tips. For example, when you pull off the road due to fog, get as far as possible off the road to avoid being hit by someone who later pulls off the road.
Keeping these limitations in mind, the book does get you thinking about your driving. His discussions about your mindset, attitude, and strategy when driving are very helpful.
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"siliconvalleythinker"
4.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2000
Very helpful. It has been a very good review for me on driving techniques -- sometimes you forget.
I do disagree with him on two points. I would not ever get out of a car to pick up something on the freeway or get involved in dealing with an accident on a busy freeway that I was not a party to. Also, you should not get out of your car and approach the patrol car if an officer pulls you over -- the officer needs time to finish checking your plate on the radio and does NOT want to deal with you yet!
Yes, it does meander off-topic sometimes; yes, it is a very personal style; yes, it is VW-centric. But these aspects do not materially detract from the tremendous amount of thought and collected information in the book. And it is very readable.
Well worth the money. Thank you, Mr. Pease!
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Lawrence Stoskopf
5.0 out of 5 stars Didn't read his own book
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2011
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I really enjoyed the loose, yet engineer approach to this topic. Bob was a famous integrated circuit designer. Was because he was killed recently in a VW Beetle not wearing his seat belt. Take another look at the picture of the cover. Sorry Bob.
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