A New York Times Notable Book

One of the Best Books of the Year

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In this brilliant, lively, and eye-opening investigation, Tom Vanderbilt
examines the perceptual limits and cognitive underpinnings that make us
worse drivers than we think we are. He demonstrates why plans to protect
pedestrians from cars often lead to more accidents. He uncovers who is
more likely to honk at whom, and why. He explains why traffic jams form,
outlines the unintended consequences of our quest for safety, and even
identifies the most common mistake drivers make in parking lots. Traffic
is about more than driving: it's about human nature. It will change the
way we see ourselves and the world around us, and it may even make us
better drivers.

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