Traffic (Abridged): Why We Drive the Way We Do (and What It Says About Us) Audiobook

" clever writing but i will agree with the other reviewers that said this should be a shorter book and feels a little stuffed with facts that I was interested in the beginning but became monotonous as the book progressed. I read the first 100 or so and skimmed the rest, but it is that kind of book. "

" funny and thought-provoking exploration of human behavior as it applies to driving "

" This book has a lot of really interesting facts on how and why traffic flows, or not. How street design truly affects the way we drive... just so many facinating things that we either take for granted or don't even think about. "

" Loved it! A great, fun, engaging perspective on something we do every day, yet know so little about (in the scheme of things). "

" Listened to this while on a couple of long trips to Michigan. "

" You had to know there was a reason why everyone drives like an asshole at one point or another! "

" This was absolutely fascinating. I started driving more slowly and now am a fan of metered entering of freeways and toll roads. "

" I wouldn't have thought I'd enjoy a book on the study of traffic patterns.... I can't say that I'm a better driver as a result of this book, but I'm certainly more aware of my surroundings. "

" An interesting look at traffic and its relation to our lives on the road. "

" A readable look at driving behavior, traffic and other related matters. You think you are a good driver? After reading this, you may be surprised. Thougtful reading "

" I've always been fascinated by traffic so I thought this would be an interesting read. It wasn't. It would have made a great magazine article, but as a book it just wasn't very well written or organized. "

" Fun, informative, and sometimes surprising book about driving and traffic. Things are not quite as you think they might be. "

" While the subject may seem a bit mundane, I found the book an interesting look at human nature. Similar to a Malcolm Gladwell book, it provides insight into why we do what we do. "

" So interesting and informative, but it left me with even more questions. I would read 200 more pages of this book, if they existed. "

" interesting toughts about the way we drive, build our roads and cities "

" This should, and I am entirely serious, be required reading for everyone who drives. "

" Very interesting. We listened while traveling. Thanks Scott H for the recommendation. "

" This book should have been more interesting than it was - the writing was sort of lackluster, I guess, so even though the subject matter was extremely interesting to me I found myself hurrying through it...too bad - seems like a wasted opportunity "

" Very good. Roundabouts are good, merging is best done late in one location. Great book! "

" It's a nice breezy read. But it's a little bit too Malcom-Gladwellish. You get the sense a lot that the author doesn't quite understand the stuff he's explaining. Lots of quotes from scientists instead of prose from the author. "

" Such a fun book. It takes an ordinary action we all take for granted and explains, in an entertaining way, the ways we are our true selves in traffic. "

" At face value, you expect a book like this to be boring, stuffy, and bog you down with details. Instead, it's a fun read that keeps you hooked as you find out about our collective driving habits. "

" I listened to this book on CD, and when I got to the end (5 discs) I realized that I'd been listening to an abridged version. Bummer - it was always interesting, and I would have liked more of his insights and factoids. The science of figuring out traffic ad risk is fascinating, "

" This book changed the way I drive. It was fascinating on so many levels. I highly recommend it! "

" So interesting and informative, but it left me with even more questions. I would read 200 more pages of this book, if they existed. "

" So interesting and informative, but it left me with even more questions. I would read 200 more pages of this book, if they existed. "

" VERY interesting book. Definately recommend it to anyone and everyone who has a driver's license. Give's insight into the thought process and decision-making that happens while driving/parking/merging and much more. "

" Very interesting book with many facts people are either not aware or ignorant of. Nice comparisons between different countries, their cultures and how it affects traffic. A fun and easy read as well. "

" Interesting read. Fun to read comments from someone that you have thought yourself. "

" A thinker. I find myself reflecting on this or bringing it up in conversations totally unrelated to traffic because it applies. There is a surprising amount to learn about human behavior/psychology from watching traffic patterns. "

" Fascinating and very in depth book. Gets pretty technical and was sometimes challenging to plow through, even for someone who works in this field. But very insightful. "

" If you want to know why you drive the way your drive its a good read. Lots of fun tidbits and an easy read. Anyone who likes books like Blink should enjoy this one as well "

" A fascinating read about how and why we drive. Everybody who has ever been stuck in traffic should read this book. It should be a MUST READ for all traffic engineers, urban planners and city councillors. "