Automobiel-rijden

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Automobiel-rijden

by Tom Schilperoort

NL·~1 hours·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total
1

Opmerkingen van de bewerker

1:06
2

AUTOMOBIEL-RIJDEN.

0:06
3

INHOUD.

0:16
4

AUTOMOBIEL-RIJDEN.

21:32
5

OP DEN WEG.

11:08
6

SIGNALEN EN WEGGEBRUIKEN.

13:44
7

MANOEUVRES.

18:22
8

NACHTRITTEN EN MIST.

5:37
9

SLIPPEN.

5:00
10

SLOTWOORD.

0:53

Description

This compact guide takes you back to the early days of motoring, when the automobile was still a novelty and its mechanics were rapidly improving. Rather than dwelling on technical details, the author treats the vehicle as an extension of the driver, emphasizing that mastery lies in the person behind the wheel. The text reads like a conversation with a seasoned motorist, offering straightforward advice that feels both timeless and surprisingly modern.

Central to the narrative is the idea that a driver must react with the speed of instinct. The author stresses rapid decision‑making, the importance of a calm yet alert mind, and the confidence that comes from practiced reflexes. By treating every obstacle as a test of mental and physical coordination, the book paints safe driving as a disciplined art rather than a mere skill.

Written in an old‑fashioned style, the work preserves the charm of its era while delivering practical lessons that still resonate. Its focus on confidence, nerve, and the harmony between man and machine makes it a valuable listen for anyone curious about the roots of modern driving wisdom.

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Language

nl

Duration

~1 hours (77K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2012-04-02

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Tom Schilperoort

Tom Schilperoort

A Dutch journalist and writer from the early automobile age, he is best remembered for turning new technology and modern life into lively, practical reading. His name also appears in art history thanks to his connection to Pablo Picasso’s 1905 visit to the Netherlands.

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