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Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do (and what it Says about Us) | Tom Vanderbilt
9 posts | 8 read | 1 reading | 2 to read
A best-selling social study analyzes the complex factors that dictate how traffic works, why we drive the way we do, and what our driving reveals about us, discussing the unintended consequences of attempts to engineer safety, why plans to protect pedestrians can lead to more accidents, and more. Reprint.
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Eggbeater
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I liked this book because it was interesting, seemed well researched, and provoked thought. I was not convinced of all the conclusions, like that we don't need traffic signs, but I was intrigued. Apparently people are apt to drive worse when they feel safe and confident. As I am a nervous driver and never feel safe and confident, I must be good. Sometimes just reading about traffic 🚦 gave me a small anxiety attack.

Trashcanman Such valid mysteries. 3y
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kimmypete1
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Lots of interesting information!

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Oryx
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When at a standstill on the motorway for an hour, not much else to do but get an extra chapter in.

valeriegeary Ugh! That's terrible! But yes, at least you had your book with you. 6y
Freespirit You are prepared at least 😁 6y
Cathythoughts Such a Sweet pet 6y
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Whodunit85
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Google says there's traffic in the B&N parking lot. Gee, I wonder why 😂

Readingismyescape 🤣🤣 6y
CrowCAH Nice! 😆 6y
SW-T 😂😂😂 6y
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rabbitprincess
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I quite enjoyed this book. I don't drive, but the psychology of drivers is interesting.
#anditsaugust day 14: drive

RidgewayGirl I thought it was fascinating. How little people on phones notice is horrifying. 7y
rabbitprincess @RidgewayGirl Yes! And the cars themselves are turning into phones on wheels, posing even more distractions. 7y
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Megnogged
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Currently stuck in traffic heading to NYC for #BookCon
Thankfully I brought some #readingmaterial 🚗🚗🚙🚗🚙
Anyone else attending this weekend?!

MrBook Ah! We were both there! 😱 Next time we need to do a #LitsyPhotoOp 😎🙌🏻. 7y
Megnogged That would be awesome, @MrBook 7y
MrBook 👌🏻🤞🏻 7y
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Gleefulreader
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Today's post for planes, (metaphorical) trains and automobiles. Sadly, these are all TBR still, sitting on my shelves waiting for me. #photoadaynov16

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GoneFishing

The way humans hunt for parking and the way animals hunt for food are not as different as you might think.

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Alwayscoolwb
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This book tells you lots on traffic. Some things are obvious but some are not. This book makes you think a lot about your driving skills or lack thereof. Very enjoyable read.