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Taschenbuch der Fahrtechnik is a heavily illustrated 120-page Nazi automotive and traffic manual by Wolf A. Doernhoeffer (technical advisor of the NSKK Motor-Standarte M34) with 160 illustrations, published in 1943 by NSKK-Transportgruppe Todt.

This superb 4-7/8 x 6-7/8 inch Third Reich pocket manual explains and illustrates how to operate cars, trucks and motorcycles, how brake systems work, proper seat and saddle adjustment, how to shift a car (including double-clutching) or motorcycle, suspension, tire pressure, how to change a tire, how to be a considerate member of traffic, how to estimate speed, drive through curves and back up, the proper way to drive out of an underground garage, to change lanes, park, and how to drive up hill, rules for driving on the Reichsautobahn, how to drive in a military column, precautions for driving during snow, fog or rain, in mud,etc., etc. There are also several pages covering how to avoid accidents and injury if you drive a motorcycle.

The superb illustrations are by engineer L.H. Pinder and use the unusual but very effective technique of "hollow" gloves and boots! They are very beautifully done and the detail of vehicles, uniforms, parts and accessories, etc. is amazing. Many of the them show members of the Wehrmacht.

This original 1943 example of Taschenbuch der Fahrtechnik is complete and in nice used condition.