51 replies to this topic

[POWER5LAVE]

generally if i need to text ill either pull over or wait till im at traffic lights, if traffic starts moving i just tend to throw my phone on the passenger seat and finish it off later

same here i only text at the lights. and my stero is bluetooth anyway so dont even need to use the phone to talk.


but on a serous note i followed a young lady the other day doing her make up while driving serving all over the place.

now they need a video for that

Edited by POWER5LAVE, 27 March 2010 - 04:02 PM.

[maggies_minder]

im kind of desensitized to those kinds of videos, like im sorry to say the oxfam ones on the tv.
to put people off they need to see that stuff first hand!

i watch those videos and they might aswell be from another planet or foreign language they have so little effect!

[sweetser]

Sorry have to admit that watching that didnt affect me in the slightest.

Yes i strongly disagree with texting whilst driving but unlike most people, i'm able to admit to doing it in the past.

Im with this bloke.

And as for motor bike riders i hate it when they sit up my arse on a straight empty road when i have pulled as far over to the left as phisically possible for them to go past!

[danny2009]

if i get a text while im driving ill wait till i get to where i am going and then read / reply to it, if it was important they would have rang me and i would have then pulled over.

[taffy1967]

I hate texts and texting because I find it really boring. So is surfing on a laptop whilst driving frowned upon too?

Seriously though I can't multitask and driving takes up all my concentration (as it should everyone else) and so I never talk or text whilst driving. I'd be happy to pull over in a safe parking spot to answer my mobile or check my texts though.

But then my mobile phone is only there for emergencies anyway and so it doesn't get used (my Mini is a good one).

Anyway people who text whilst driving should be banned outright and forced to live in a Japanese style boot camp to amend their evil ways.

[Nick '91]

I hate texts and texting because I find it really boring. So is surfing on a laptop whilst driving frowned upon too?

Anyway people who text whilst driving should be banned outright and forced to live in a Japanese style boot camp to amend their evil ways.

Is that because you find it boring? Because there are much worse things I see people doing everyday on the road then sending a quick text at the lights.

[taffy1967]

No, because it's downright irresponsible and dangerous regardless of whether it's at the lights or on the move.

Those who do text should wear signs on their cars to let everyone know that there is 'an irresponsible twut driving'.

[Ipod]

No, because it's downright irresponsible and dangerous regardless of whether it's at the lights or on the move.

Those who do text should wear signs on their cars to let everyone know that there is 'an irresponsible twut driving'.

^^^^^ Totaly agree, or some kind of sharp pointy thing to jab them in the eyes so they cant read the text

[tuktuk]

I have texted while driving, it's a silly thing to do. Even just trying to read a text while driving is hard work.

When I'm away in London on business I'd be happy to knock some of the bikers off as they are just idiots.

[taffy1967]

It's all too easy to stereotype bikers, because not all bikers are idiots. Much the same as not all Mini drivers are idiots.

But people who text whilst driving definitely are.

[adam_93rio]

people should be made to ride a scooter/ bike etc before they are aloud to drive a car ...
but then there are some *melon* bikers out too ...

i can see where your coming from with this but i have heard it from so many bikers aswell, but i cant say ive ever met a biker who is more responsible than me as a driver. not one of them would think twice about doing stupid stuff on a bike and are terrible at controlling cars.
im not saying all are like this but i would never consider riding a bike, or even having a lift on the back of one

[guywithvan]

Sorry have to admit that watching that didnt affect me in the slightest. Although when you've seen someones brains dripping out there nose, after the impact with the oak tree turned it to mush at Mallory Park, things dont tend to affect you.

Yes i strongly disagree with texting whilst driving but unlike most people, i'm able to admit to doing it in the past.



Oh and Ipod, i'll quite happily shunt you into someones front garden with my van if you start vandalising it, like i did with the chav that decided to sit in my nearside blindspot (vans have quite a big one of those), and then went mental because i turned left infront of him. Next time someone cuts you up, just think about whether they can actually see you as you ride on there wing (as most bikers tend to do these days), you never know, it might be your fault in the first place!

Noted, but after 15+ years of riding, I can be sure im seen/heard and read roads and peaples body language..ie head turns to look in mirrors......

As with vans....and other big motors, they always have the right of way (used to drive lorries) so well aware of blindspots and take turns wider.

So if i ever get "shunted into a fence" due to a drivers error, not mine....then say good bye to the drivers face and will happily do the time or get an asbo for thier troubles.

Also biased i know, but i think before folks get a driving licence they should have to sit a CBT....just to be aware of bikers.

As a van driver i take it you take the upmost of care anyway due to blindspots etc.

Sorry it took so long to reply to this as im doing 150mph on my bike texting, and this van wont get out of my way....happy motoring

EDIT

As like car drivers and bike riders, there are good curtious peeps in both

A chav is a chav....cant change them idiots

as a biker and van driver ,i do 150 + miles a day now and used to commute daily into london on various bikes over 5 years i totally agree,and the cbt idea is one many bikers share

[tuktuk]

That's why i said " when I'm in London". They just drive where they want, along pavements, traffic islands just anywhere. Constantly weaving in and out, no signals.

I'd love a bike myself, but I'd be alot more aware of other road users on a bike than sat in my car.

[GTIAlex06]

I like send texts when im at lights sometimes but i dont when im driving...dont want to kill nobody at the end of the day.

I like bikers...my dads one...hes taught me his point of view, now i take extra care



...Alex...

[pauly_boi]

at the end of the day all i wanted to acheive was more awareness, if i see someone texting or holding the phone during a call it makes my blood boil! Exagerrated or not that video is still getting the point across that if your texting you do get distracted from driving(as expected) therefore leading ot lack of judgment and maybe you could end up taking someones life all because you had to text??

Surely its not worth the risk, if you need to text or call using the mobile, then just pull over where its safe. Otherwise buy a handsfree kit you can pick up earpiece things for £15 at least its safer that way