
Opmerkingen van de bewerker
AUTOMOBIEL-RIJDEN.
INHOUD.
AUTOMOBIEL-RIJDEN.
OP DEN WEG.
SIGNALEN EN WEGGEBRUIKEN.
MANOEUVRES.
NACHTRITTEN EN MIST.
SLIPPEN.
SLOTWOORD.
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.
Language
nl
Duration
~1 hours (75K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
Apr 2, 2012
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

A lively Dutch writer and journalist from the early days of motoring, he is best remembered today for bringing practical driving advice to a new generation of readers and for moving through Paris’s artistic circles with unusual ease.
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