Driving While Blind: Learning to Drive in the Distracted Driving Era

by Bob Hazard, Bob Hazard

Driving While Blind was initially inspired over ten years ago when two young drivers lost their lives in a crash near my home. As we learned after the fact, they were both classmates of my daughter's. This book is meant to be a supplemental reading for new drivers (actually all drivers) because it is NOT a manual, rather, it is some real life scenarios with a fun twist that really focuses on the many distractions we face every time we get behind the wheel. My experience has taken me over a million crash-free miles as a "road warrior" by trade in the automotive industry. Being in this industry, I have had several opportunities to be trained by professional SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) driving instructors. Additionally, I spent a year as a limousine driver in the Boston area; giving me some real life experience behind the wheel, much of which I share here in this book. My personal goal for writing this book is to contribute a better understanding of what we are responsible for when we pass that infamous road test. If I can make a difference in the way new drivers view this privilege, leading to saving just one single life, I will have been successful in my endeavor. A portion of the proceeds from this book will be going to an associated charity (or maybe several) which has not been determined just yet. Additionally, some of the proceeds will be set aside as a "scholarship" fund to several fortunate young drivers who will have the opportunity to attend a professional driving course, which is also yet to be determined.

41 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 27, 2019

Reviews

[Rob Horner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Timely

I'm not sure when drivers education lost its ability to teach our children how to drive safely, but it needs serious updating. Maybe if the Incorporated some of Mr. Hazard's information, they'd make a step in the right direction.

[Angel Medina · Rating 5 out of 5]

At first glance at the cover, I would have thought this was gonna be a comedy based book. However, as I actually read the book I found that this is actually a good guide to defensive driving and driving in general. I feel this might be a good guide to supplement while learning to drive.

[Darnall Eggleston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Informative and entertaining

Just like the title says this book is very entertaining and informative. It’s a great read for young people starting out on the road.