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Delay changing gear until the cig is lit.
A motorist would know a gear change is coming up anyway so wait until done before picking up lighter etc. Do you smoke? Ahh, so in the wrong gear.... I am never in the wrong gear. When the situation is predictable you can plan ahead, but what happens if something unexpected happens? I don't smoke, it's very unhealthy and I am no that rich. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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Things I've learnt from this thread:-
-The greatest issue facing circuses is the shortgage of clowns due them constantly driving everywhere. -99% of lung cancer cases must be clowns due to how they all smoke. -I've never taken it in the rear from a smoking clown, which makes me a statistical anomoly and a bit lonely. -Some people can smell tobbaco smoke several car lengths away and it overpowers even diesel exhaust fumes. |
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As nicotine increases concentration, I will campaign for it to be compulsory for all drivers to wear nicotine patches.
http://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessati...icotines-power |
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Things I've learnt from this thread:-
-The greatest issue facing circuses is the shortgage of clowns due them constantly driving everywhere. -99% of lung cancer cases must be clowns due to how they all smoke. -I've never taken it in the rear from a smoking clown, which makes me a statistical anomoly and a bit lonely. -Some people can smell tobbaco smoke several car lengths away and it overpowers even diesel exhaust fumes. . |
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. it's a vicious cycle for them.
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When the situation is predictable you can plan ahead, but what happens if something unexpected happens?
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I like to have a cigg and a drink while driving , I had to give up the drink for a while as the glass kept falling off the dash board when cornering
, I have now sorted this out as my new car is automatic with cruise control ,long journeys are now a pleasure ![]() To the OP , I am glad that I don't live near you as you are a danger to other road users as you always seem to be on the look out for flying dog ends , keep your eyes on the road |
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Ahh, so in the wrong gear....
I am never in the wrong gear. When the situation is predictable you can plan ahead, but what happens if something unexpected happens? I don't smoke, it's very unhealthy and I am no that rich. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Setting aside your utterly condescending views of smokers and what they can and can't afford....
...if a smoker really couldn't afford a new car then they'd buy a second-hand one. You know, an older car, one that comes with an ash tray and cigarette lighter. Duh! ![]() Quote:
Really now, 12 pages and all you've proved is that you have no actual facts to back up any of your ridiculous assertions such as the 99% and your stories have an air of fiction about them that makes this all look too desperate on your part. You've got a weak argument and you're pushing that position without any credible supporting evidence. Isn't is about time you gave this up as a bad job?
Bib is never going to happen! She's been asked by a number of posters now but just continues churning out the same old mantra.
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Now your having a laugh saying most smokers cannot afford new cars, how would know, can you prove this statement
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I've had a fag end fly into my crash helmet once. Luckily it had gone out. All the same, one inconsiderate person doesn't mean that all smokers should suffer. They suffer enough already, lung cancer, heart disease etc.
Here, more evidence from other posters that have suffered at the hands of selfish parasites that put at risk other people by throwing out their fag ends. Never mind risking others with their suspect driving/smoking but then chucking out their fag end with no care in the world, the fag end could easily land in some other car and that car could have a child seat in it with child. Or as this poster stated, the imbecilic threw out his fag end and nearly killed this motorcyclist. If this biker crashed, he could have crashed into other people Cleary evidence why smoking in cars should be banned. |
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Open your eyes next time you are out and about and you will note the vast majority of fag smokers/drivers are in older vehicles and that is a fact!!
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Now your having a laugh saying most smokers cannot afford new cars, how would know, can you prove this statement
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You keep saying fact, but a fact is something you can prove, i see smokers in all kind of cars, jags, mercs bmw. Smokers come from all walks of life
I'm a non-confrontational lady in RL and here, and I don't like arguments, just some banter with topics that interest me. Yes, i agree with you that you will see smokers that are attempting to drive in high end cars, but more often than not these are older versions driven by wana-bes. You get the new German marques, Range Rover, Jaguar, etc, on the whole these people do not smoke as they are usally better educated, have more money and are more aware about the health risks re smoking and the stink that comes with it.
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So you don't smoke but consider yourself expert enough to determine that a smoke driver isn't able to control his/her car at the same time.
Yes. Surely it's obvious to everyone. I think those that don't see the risk are just putting their heads in the sand. Just like drink driving, or mobile phone use while driving, or not wearing a seat belt. Times change and with it, attitudes. I see many changes for uk over next 10 years and a ban on people smoking while driving is one thing I beleive is bound to happen....that said, a lot of people will still do it (as with using a phone while driving or truck drivers watching DVDs while driving on the motorway) because we have very little in the way of enforcement. And in 10 years time, due to cut backs, there will be even less chance of being caught. |
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Dear Tim
I'm a non-confrontational lady in RL and here, and I don't like arguments, just some banter with topics that interest me. Yes, i agree with you that you will see smokers that are attempting to drive in high end cars, but more often than not these are older versions driven by wana-bes. You get the new German marques, Range Rover, Jaguar, etc, on the whole these people do not smoke as they are usally better educated, have more money and are more aware about the health risks re smoking and the stink that comes with it. ![]() http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Chronic...roduction.aspx As a smoker once told me some years ago, he knew the health risks but he enjoyed smoking and so was prepared to take the risk of getting ill. |
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Dear Tim
I'm a non-confrontational lady in RL and here, and I don't like arguments, just some banter with topics that interest me. Yes, i agree with you that you will see smokers that are attempting to drive in high end cars, but more often than not these are older versions driven by wana-bes. You get the new German marques, Range Rover, Jaguar, etc, on the whole these people do not smoke as they are usally better educated, have more money and are more aware about the health risks re smoking and the stink that comes with it. ![]() |
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Not only are your rambling posts overflowing with wild conjecture and completely baseless claims none of which you've ever substantiated despite being asked numerous times, you are also quite a snoot aren't you? You really should let go of your grossly distorted views because it's messing around with your head, unless you want to carry on living such a bitter miserable life.
That was not nice. But I can see why you are so angry, "bitter, miserable" and seriously deluded. It looks as though that I've hit close to home, hence your childish post. Look at like this. Mobile phone users whilst trying to drive, most will say there is nothing wrong, and they law agreed with them until the law was changed. It is only a matter of time before the law is changed re driving/smoking and as I understand it, a 3 point penalty point for throwing out your fag our of the vehicle and another three points for smoking. Personally, I crush the car as well. |
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That was not nice. But I can see why you are so angry, "bitter, miserable" and seriously deluded. It looks as though that I've hit close to home, hence your childish post. Look at like this. Mobile phone users whilst trying to drive, most will say there is nothing wrong, and they law agreed with them until the law was changed. It is only a matter of time before the law is changed re driving/smoking and as I understand it, a 3 point penalty point for throwing out your fag our of the vehicle and another three points for smoking. Personally, I crush the car as well. |
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Mobile phone users whilst trying to drive, most will say there is nothing wrong, and they law agreed with them until the law was changed.
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It is only a matter of time before the law is changed re driving/smoking and as I understand it, a 3 point penalty point for throwing out your fag our of the vehicle and another three points for smoking.
You understand wrong. Littering is an offence be it from a motorist, pedestrian, cyclist or biker. An FPN can be issued and if so, can also be challenged, but in respect of bikers and motorists there are no penalty points.Quote:
Personally, I crush the car as well.
Have you ever considered moving to live under a Totalitarian regime? I think you'd fit in very well.It's time you let go of your obsession over smokers and looked for something else to better occupy yourself with. Everyone got the message from your op, you just hate anyone who smokes. I've no doubt there is something you enjoy which i and many other people would find annoying. |
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Yes. Surely it's obvious to everyone. I think those that don't see the risk are just putting their heads in the sand. Just like drink driving, or mobile phone use while driving, or not wearing a seat belt.
Times change and with it, attitudes. I see many changes for uk over next 10 years and a ban on people smoking while driving is one thing I beleive is bound to happen....that said, a lot of people will still do it (as with using a phone while driving or truck drivers watching DVDs while driving on the motorway) because we have very little in the way of enforcement. And in 10 years time, due to cut backs, there will be even less chance of being caught. |
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Grafenwalder
That was not nice. But I can see why you are so angry, "bitter, miserable" and seriously deluded. It looks as though that I've hit close to home, hence your childish post. You're just not very good at what you think you're very good at. |
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Enough
![]() Every day I see smokers trying to drive, surely this is as risky as trying to use the hand held mobile or texting/etc. I've read stories where cops have fined drivers for drinking water/soft drinks behind the wheel. Surely the smoker is putting at risk other road users . Do we ban them? Maybe. I smoke and have drove for near 40 years so no. |
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No, as you never done it yourself then you wouldn't know but to a smoker lighting a cig comes as natural as changing gear.
I have never been run over by a road roller, but I don't need to experience it to find out it would be painful. Our elected officials make and modify laws all the time without out actually experiencing the result of something, |
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, I have now sorted this out as my new car is automatic with cruise control ,long journeys are now a pleasure 

