bullet1747 Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 not sticking up for this idiot as here deserved to be banned , got me thinking how do the smokers find there fags and light them up , this has always been a pet hate of mine ,my thoughts are they should be in the same category as this incident Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 You get well used to driving with your knees while you roll a smoke. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 (edited) not sticking up for this idiot as here deserved to be banned , got me thinking how do the smokers find there fags and light them up , this has always been a pet hate of mine ,my thoughts are they should be in the same category as this incident Easy. You put them where you know they are and don't have to find them. It only takes one hand to take one out and put it in your mouth, Then using the same hand, get the lighter (also put where you know where it is) and light the cigarette. Only one hand used. Do you drive with one hand resting on the gearstick? Edited January 6, 2014 by DaveK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted January 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Easy. You put them where you know they are and don't have to find them. It only takes one hand to take one out and put it in your mouth, Then using the same hand, get the lighter (also put where you know where it is) and light the cigarette. Only one hand used. Do you drive with one hand resting on the gearstick? it's automatic lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 I know what you mean, but where do you draw the line? Should one be banned for changing a CD whilst driving or tuning the radio etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Never mind one hand on the gear stick which man has never had their hand on a female companion while driving Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 It's a pity they don't get some policemen to stand alongside the queue of cars near each roundabout in Milton Keynes during morning rush hour they'd get plenty of nicks. There's a goodly selection of drivers oblivious of their surroundings as this is what I've seen regularly: People on the phone without hands free, texting, using a laptop propped up on the steering wheel, doing paperwork using the steering wheel as a desk, having breakfast, putting on make up or shaving and of course the nose pickers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 What nose picker now I draw a line it's a mans right when driving like scratching your nads. So how do people with only one arm drive. Break the law constantly? Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootingman Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 I worked on the motorways for 30yrs, & the most dangerous (in my opinion) I every saw was a lady driver in the 3rd lane, looking down at the baby she was breast feeding. Death wish or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88b Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Saw that on the news tonight , I think he got off lightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kent Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Heck there aint much I haven't seen when I was on the road, one of the best was quite recent in the outside lane of the M56 with a little kiddy loose in the front - while texting !!! Finally to just to cut off in front of other drivers onto an exit at last minute (still texting), I still cannot quite credit she made it. No hands on the wheel while traveling forwards at any real speed should be a ban unless you are in a specially adapted car, an object in the road or a blow out and your done for heaven forbid you hurt or kill another but it happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castletyne Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Never mind one hand on the gear stick which man has never had their hand on a female companion while driving Figgy It does get quite difficult when shes sitting in the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 (edited) It does get quite difficult when shes sitting in the back[/quote long arms. Better still get a neck massage of her Figgy Edited January 6, 2014 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 (edited) He deserved the ban for showing off. He didn't just have no hands on the wheel - he was advertising to anyone with a pair of eyes what a clever driver he was. Edited January 6, 2014 by Gordon R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheene7 Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Heck there aint much I haven't seen when I was on the road, one of the best was quite recent in the outside lane of the M56 with a little kiddy loose in the front - while texting !!! Finally to just to cut off in front of other drivers onto an exit at last minute (still texting), I still cannot quite credit she made it. No hands on the wheel while traveling forwards at any real speed should be a ban unless you are in a specially adapted car, an object in the road or a blow out and your done for heaven forbid you hurt or kill another but it happens The M56 seems to attract the clowns , I once saw 2 lads changing a wheel in the outside lane on the M56 during the evening rush hour, don't know if they managed it before somebody ploughed into them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexcernui Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Been driving hgv for quite a few years. the things you see people doing whilst behind the wheel, well you wouldn't believe me. Seen a mother breastfeeding her infant behind the wheel, seen 14 people in a zafira in Bradford and seen so many people watching films with their feet on the dash I have lost count. Get caught then say it was a moment of stupidity and promise never to do it again. Bans should be alot longer and then made to resit extended test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucas Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 This is purely theory but.... Most cars are fitted with power stearing so, if you was travelling in a straight line with no hands on the stearing wheel and you did have a blow out what would happen? The stearing has no input from the user, the only thing what would cause the wheels to changeddirection is the blowout, how much would it effect that? Say you hit a pothole or a bump, at speed would you really notice it? Unless it was a ramp or similar? Pilots fly without full control all the time don't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 This is purely theory but.... Most cars are fitted with power stearing so, if you was travelling in a straight line with no hands on the stearing wheel and you did have a blow out what would happen? The stearing has no input from the user, the only thing what would cause the wheels to changeddirection is the blowout, how much would it effect that? Say you hit a pothole or a bump, at speed would you really notice it? Unless it was a ramp or similar? Pilots fly without full control all the time don't they? next time a pilot hits a pothole in a cloud I will ask him. KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poorpeet Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 A cloud pothole is what got me over Nam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Still not really following this one, heard about it, saw the pic, many do much worse (not defending the guy), seems he got caught though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED BEARD Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 i'm not saying it right or clever,but i used to find filling my pipe up and lighting it with a match really easy whilst driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucas Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 next time a pilot hits a pothole in a cloud I will ask him. KW What about birds, other planes, turbulence, superman etc In my opinion although the driver was a tad silly there are much worse things which aren't punishable. For example people with no breakdown coverage or plan on motorways, people driving when exhausted, people driving with really loud music etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 What about birds, other planes, turbulence, superman etc In my opinion although the driver was a tad silly there are much worse things which aren't punishable. For example people with no breakdown coverage or plan on motorways, people driving when exhausted, people driving with really loud music etc driving whilst listening to music? no breakdown insurance, worse than driving with no hands? are you on pot KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 TBH i feel for the guy, i mean its difficult to balance the cup of coffee(especially those **** cardboard motorway service things that masquerade for cups) while shaving. Now its a good thing that shaving only takes one hand because rolling a fag can be done one handed....... and well its rude not too. Where it gets even more complicated is when you have to balance the mobile against your ear too, whilst not forgetting to let the bacon sarnie not go cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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