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Old 24-12-2016, 15:34
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Everyday I see women and dotery old men trying to drive.
Do we ban them?
Maybe.
I smoke and have drove for near 40 years so no.
your comments are sexist and ageist.

Accept the facts that trying to drive, smoking does not work. Throwing out your fag after you have finished with it is not just antisocial, but breaks the law and very dangerous for others on the road
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Old 24-12-2016, 15:48
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Never mind smoking, it's the people who have sex whilst driving that need stopping.....
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Old 24-12-2016, 16:06
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Car manufactures should modify cars preventing the driver having to remove one hand from the wheel to switch on/off entertainment equipment, a/c etc., etc.,

I actually smoke more when driving than I do outside the car, I guess that's because some of the selfish drivers on our roads frustrate me
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Old 24-12-2016, 16:22
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Accept the facts that trying to drive, smoking does not work.
There are none. You've been asked by numerous posters to substantiate your 99% claim yet continually ignored them so everyone has now accepted the fact you have no facts, just wild conjecture and a rabid hatred for smokers.


Car manufactures should modify cars preventing the driver having to remove one hand from the wheel to switch on/off entertainment equipment, a/c etc., etc.,
Many do, even the cheapest economy cars have controls for radio or phone fitted on the steering wheel. Some cars have paddle shifters to change gear though normally found on top end cars, the type op believes smokers wouldn't own because they can't afford them!
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Old 24-12-2016, 17:25
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There are none. You've been asked by numerous posters to substantiate your 99% claim yet continually ignored them so everyone has now accepted the fact you have no facts, just wild conjecture and a rabid hatred for smokers.


Many do, even the cheapest economy cars have controls for radio or phone fitted on the steering wheel. Some cars have paddle shifters to change gear though normally found on top end cars, the type op believes smokers wouldn't own because they can't afford them!

Just to bring that statement back in a little. Not all cars, and certainly not all "economy cars" new have steering wheel controls for the stereo or phone. My one retails for £15k but the steering wheel stereo/phone controls are optional (I don't have them on my one).
The paddle shifters on the steering wheel for [some] automatic cars are also not standard. Again i can shift up and down gears by nudging the gear shifter forward or back, but I don't have the optional paddles on the steering wheel.
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Old 24-12-2016, 18:34
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I find the organic shape-shifting paddle at the end of my left arm ideal for changing gear in any type or age of car.
It comes with 5 extensions, two of which also prove ideal for operating electrical buttons, switches and levers.

The 5 extensions on my right paddle do the same and can also cope simultaneously and seamlessly with the mechanics of smoking, including locating and preparing the consumables and disposing of the waste responsibly.
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Old 24-12-2016, 18:40
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A good rule for safe driving is to focus on the road; road markings the speed and direction of other vehicles signage and the location of pedestrians.
Distractions such as checking on the habits* or demographics of other drivers is best avoided.

*Although if I see a car doing something edgy or unusual I pay them special attention.
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Old 24-12-2016, 18:43
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Distractions such as checking on the habits or demographics of other drivers is best avoided.
Hardly avoidable when the driver in front is trying to light a fag and not moving along with the normal flow of traffic and weaving.
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Old 24-12-2016, 18:45
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Car manufactures should modify cars preventing the driver having to remove one hand from the wheel to switch on/off entertainment equipment, a/c etc., etc.,

I actually smoke more when driving than I do outside the car, I guess that's because some of the selfish drivers on our roads frustrate me
You have a pont but no excuse skoing a fag and trying to drive.

Those parasitic clowns that don't indicate and then moan about traffic build up. The same clowns are ill educated as if the fools were to indicate they were turning off the roundabout, it gives the driver waiting to enter the roundabout a better chance.
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Old 24-12-2016, 18:47
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Hardly avoidable when the driver in front is trying to light a fag and not moving along with the normal flow of traffic and weaving.
Then it is the weaving that concerns me not the smoking. Indeed if they are in front of me all I need to do is relax and perhaps give them a wider berth in the unlikely event I have to overtake them.
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Old 24-12-2016, 18:49
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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
Really! To be a good driver one has to be very observant all round as when driving, expect the unexpected. These parasites that chuck their fag ash out of the window and then discard their fag end are doing so as hardly anyone gets done. When the law changes, hopefully, 6 points on the license if they have one and a 1k fine may make them think twice before lighting up and spreading their stench.
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Old 24-12-2016, 18:51
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You have a pont but no excuse skoing a fag and trying to drive
Why not? there's an art in being able to multi-task
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Old 24-12-2016, 18:54
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and a 1k fine may make them think twice before lighting up and spreading their stench.
Those who smell of BO including females I may add, should be fined, teaching them soap and water is much cheaper.
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Old 24-12-2016, 21:16
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I find the organic shape-shifting paddle at the end of my left arm ideal for changing gear in any type or age of car.
It comes with 5 extensions, two of which also prove ideal for operating electrical buttons, switches and levers.

The 5 extensions on my right paddle do the same and can also cope simultaneously and seamlessly with the mechanics of smoking, including locating and preparing the consumables and disposing of the waste responsibly.

Changing gear yourself is soooooo last century,

But in fairness, 2 issues with my left foot this year means it's unlikely I will be swapping out my automatic for a manual car - tho that's not the reason for choosing automatics (I have had several over the years). I am at the point now when I see a brand new Audi TT (as this morning, along the road) in very red paint, and am quite suprised the owner chose the stick shift option and not the auto 'dsg or an enormous Volvo SUV with a manual shifter.
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Old 24-12-2016, 21:27
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Real drivers choose Manual transmission (Stick Shift) and Petrol engines.

It's not 'Last Century', it's Retro-Cool now. Like Audio Turntables and Vinyl.

The only legitimate excuse is disability or congested home turf. eg living and commuting in a stop-start city.


I actually had the same discussion with an Italian colleague in Milan (Monza) once, as we were both ascertaining where the Motor Industry was going in various countries and the proliferation of Automatics and all manner of gizmos and expensive optional luxury extras.

We both agreed that they have no 'Soul' and divorce one from the feeling, participation and exhilaration of the road.
One might as well be driving a Blancmange.

Bikers will know what is meant.
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Old 24-12-2016, 21:35
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You have a pont but no excuse skoing a fag and trying to drive.
I see you've hit the bottle early again tonight Princess. Don't call the AA, you need to go and see them.
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Old 24-12-2016, 21:37
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Real drivers choose Manual transmission (Stick Shift) and Petrol engines.

It's not 'Last Century', it's Retro-Cool. Like Audio Turntables and Vinyl.

The only legitimate excuse is disability or congested home turf. eg living and commuting in a stop-start city.


Nice
I do have a petrol engine, so part way ok, and my route to and from work is quite congested now....

I did think and nearly wrote of the vinyl comparison!

But, should I wish to burn some petrol for no good reason, I will get away at the lights faster than an otherwise identical car to mine with a manual transmission, or most other cars in its class. Like for like you will loose everytime against a twin clutch auto. But if I go into Eco, it will be (slightly) more economical like for like with the manual car.
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Old 27-12-2016, 11:07
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http://http://www.standard.co.uk/new...-a3362721.html


About time too!



The more I think about this the more convinced I am that this lot should be taxed/insured/number plated
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Old 28-12-2016, 01:55
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Car manufactures should modify cars preventing the driver having to remove one hand from the wheel to switch on/off entertainment equipment, a/c etc., etc.,

I actually smoke more when driving than I do outside the car, I guess that's because some of the selfish drivers on our roads frustrate me
Point out you still need to release your grip on the steering wheel in order to use the buttons for the radio, gear shift and so on that are on the steering wheel. What about indicating is that dangerous as you have to take your hand of the wheel to do so. Well you do in my car!

OP can I ask is it OK for passengers in a car to throw out cigarette ends as they are not driving?

If you say no then your issue isn't really about smoking and driving because passengers don't drive!
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