{"product_id":"2940046220964","title":"Survive the Drive! How to Beat Freeway Traffic in Southern California","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor the price of less-than a gallon of gas you can gain an edge that will put you ahead of the rest of the motorists vying for space on the highways of Southern California. This advantage extends to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003elocal residents who've lived here for years and are grizzled veterans of the commute;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003enew licensees who are working up the courage to tackle the freeways;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eindividuals recently relocating to Southern California; and\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eout-of-town business travelers and tourists who face the scary prospect of renting a car to get around.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy also providing an understanding of why \"traffic happens,\" this guidebook strives to provide extra confidence to help anyone. More importantly, Survive the Drive! How to Beat Freeway Traffic in Southern California provides valuable insight to avoid traffic jams in the first place by divulging secrets about commuting that only the insiders traffic reporters and law enforcement officers have previously been privy. Learn how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eplan ahead to determine the quickest commute;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eget the most out of radio traffic reports;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003echoose between staying on the freeway or opting for a surface street;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003efind alternate routes around major accidents;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eavoid getting lost;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003egain advance knowledge of freeway-construction bottlenecks;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ecope with commuting stress and avoid being a victim of road rage;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003edeal with traffic conditions unique to Southern California;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eapply some knowledge of traffic engineering to improve your drive; and\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eunderstand the politics and economics of traffic policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn many cases, the source of this information comes from experts in the field such as Caltrans officials, California Highway Patrol officers, transportation engineers, psychologists, doctors, local law enforcement representatives and other experts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, instructional information is supported by true-life stories that provide insightful, if not amusing, glimpses into our lives behind the wheel. Follows just a short sample of commonly-pondered questions by Southern California motorists:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy does traffic inexplicable worsen?\u003cbr\u003eWhy do we gawk at accidents?\u003cbr\u003eJust what is a Sigalert, anyway?\u003cbr\u003eWhy can't back seat drivers shut up?\u003cbr\u003eDo real men ask for directions?\u003cbr\u003eWhy don't I, 'Get the hell out of my way!' suffer from road rage?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wealth of information is provided in an engaging, light narrative style as seen through the eyes of a former traffic reporter. Digested directly from Dr. Roadmap's series of successful newspaper columns and magazine articles, the individual sections and chapters allow for easy stop-and-go reading and ready reference. In fact, if you want to get right to the crux of the matter, feel free to dive in at Section II.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection I. How Bad Is It, Doc? provides a description of the current [sorry] state of affairs on our roads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection II. So What's the Remedy for Beating Traffic? reveals several tools and options for dealing with traffic on a daily basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection III. More Useful Tools to Survive the Drive provides in-depth solutions for problems outside of regular traffic jams. This includes unplanned problems such as adverse weather or even earthquakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection IV. Answers about Life behind the Wheel responds to several most-frequently asked questions about motoring in Southern California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection V. Will We Stay Stuck Forever? attempts to predict the future of gridlock in Southern California. A brief glimpse of our past provides keen insight into what to expect. Projected solutions indicate hope beats eternal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Appendix also includes valuable contact information for local transportation agencies, as well as must-visit Website addresses for those seeking up-to-the-second information on traffic conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombined, the entire contents work to help put you ahead of the less-informed motorist. Read this book and prepare to survive the drive in Southern California. The goal is to get you \"there\" quicker.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Rizzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47078475301104,"sku":"2940046220964","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046220964_p0.jpg?v=1763999593","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046220964","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}