Letters to a Driving Nation: Exploring the Conflict between Drivers and Cyclists By Bruce Butler
BRUCE BUTLER is a member of the Science Fiction Fantasy Writers Association He is a semi retired professional engineer who writes about his passions engineering cycling and science fiction. He has worked in the high technology field for thirty five years in marine navigation autonomous vehicles land underwater vessel surveillance telecommunications mining automation and remote control of construction equipment. Why do some drivers get so annoyed by the mere presence of cyclists on their roads Why do cyclists react to drivers the way they do In Letters to a Driving Nation the author a cyclist explores this ongoing conflict by de constructing real life situations he s experienced in his decades of cycling These stories some amusing some downright scary are intermixed with illuminating and well researched op eds on topics of interest to both drivers and cyclists This book is a must read for both new and experienced drivers as it provides a cyclist s perspective on how drivers should and shouldn t interact with cyclists Cyclists will want their family friends and loved ones who drive to read this so they can better appreciate what it is like to cycle on our roads Letters to a Driving Nation Exploring the Conflict between Drivers and CyclistsWritten by an avid commuter and recreational cyclist engineer and occasional driver from the suburbs this book looks into the physics and psychology of personal transportation While intended to be read by drivers it is also useful for cyclists looking to ride defensively and learn the various reasons why drivers seem to hate us so much If you re interested in learning just why someone is willing to prioritize their comfort and convenience over you life this is the book for you It could also provide drivers with some insight on how it feels to be on the road without the protection of a cocoon of glass and steel Or you know just talk to a cyclist 0994953801
| Letters to a Driving Nation: Exploring the Conflict between Drivers and Cyclists By Bruce Butler |
| 0994953801 |
| English |
| 89 |
| Kindle Edition |
.: He is a bona fide nerd trekkie who also enjoys trail running cycling swimming and doing Ironman triathlons When not writing or exercising he likes to do home renovations, He lives in Penticton British Columbia and is currently working on the second book in his HYDRA Chronicles science fiction series