THE WOMAN OWNER DRIVER : THE COMPLETE GUIDE FOR LADY MOTORISTS BRUCE, HON. MRS VICTOR

Woman Owner-Driver (hardback)

`In the case of an accident, or of any kind of clash with the police, silence was never more golden.’

‘Most of the tight-fitting hats of today are quite suitable for motoring, but there is one little point to guard against, and that is too tight a fitting. It is bad for the hair, makes it greasy, and quickly removes the cherished wave, and if worn for long hours at the wheel causes bad headaches.’

‘Courteous driving rests largely upon the ability to see the other fellow’s point of view. How would you like to have a klaxon blown in your ear; would you appreciate having your best Sunday clothes splashed with mud; would you like to have to push a pram across the tram lines at the double to avoid apparent annihilation of the whole family?’

This guide for the woman motorist, first published in 1928, is filled with advice on the art of driving and maintaining one’s car, as well as tips on such crucial topics as what to wear when driving, how to prepare for a picnic stop, and how to cope with erratic drivers in mainland Europe.

About the author

The Hon. Mrs Victor Bruce (1895–1990) was a pioneering motorist who smashed a number of world records for motor-racing in the 1920s; she was also the first woman driver to be prosecuted for speeding.

Reviews

`a reprint of a 1928 classic by a pioneering motorist who was the firts woman ever prosecuted for speeding. her tips today are a s relevant as they ever were: ``In the case of an accident, or any kind of clash with the police, silence was never more golden.`` Forget the Highway Code. This is much more fun and useful. Vroom, vroom.` Sebastian Shakespeare, Tatler

Published Date:March 2014

Publisher:British Library

ISBN:9780712357302

Bibliographic Details: Hardback, 80 pages, 200x130mm plus 10 black and white illustrations

Author: The Hon. Mrs Victor Bruce