Texting thread

[chrisd]

I used to have a work colleague who swore blind that he was a better driver after 4 or 5 pints than he was sober, if he's still driving I bet he texts too!

 

[bladeplayer]

Good shout - let's see if we get some more honesty. And I have fessed up even although some might say that the very small numbers and minimalist content of texts I have sent 'don't really count' as texting whilst driving - to me it does - let's not split hairs.

Good luck with that mate

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Good shout - let's see if we get some more honesty. And I have fessed up even although some might say that the very small numbers and minimalist content of texts I have sent 'don't really count' as texting whilst driving - to me it does - let's not split hairs.

I don't and I won't. I've done advanced driver training and I appreciate just how dangerous the roads can be. Unlike some people on here.

 

[woody69]

I don't and I won't. I've done advanced driver training and I appreciate just how dangerous the roads can be. Unlike some people on here.

So close!

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

So close!

I don't follow what you mean?

 

[woody69]

I don't follow what you mean?

You were so close to being able to make a good contribution (and very valid one at that) to the thread without finding a way to belittle, insult others, but then you had to put your last sentence in. Twas a shame.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I don't and I won't. I've done advanced driver training and I appreciate just how dangerous the roads can be. Unlike some people on here.

Also done advances driving courses and I won't and haven't text whilst driving - just think it's an act without any thinking of others.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Yes, I have seen that before. It's very well done and hard hitting for sure, but then when I do send a text I don't do it like she is and as I have stated many times before I have never ever even come close to drifting out of my lane and I never do more than glance at the screen for no more than a second at a time, but I feel like I'm just repeating myself here.

Your false confidence is just as dangerous as the act of texting whilst driving - you glance at the screen - in that glance your eyes are off the road - to suggest you are in control whilst not looking at the road is incorrect. It's ok if you are putting your own life at risk - but you're not - you are also putting others at risk

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

You were so close to being able to make a good contribution (and very valid one at that) to the thread without finding a way to belittle, insult others, but then you had to put your last sentence in. Twas a shame.

I wasn't insulting you. I don't need to. You are doing a pretty good job on your own.

I'm sorry but you just don't seem to understand the seriousness of your actions. Maybe you should pop into your local police station and ask to speak to a traffic officer, they have pictures and videos of some of the carnage this sort of thing leads to.

If I was to call you stupid or an idiot I don't think it would be insulting, I think it would be factually correct.

 

[woody69]

Your false confidence is just as dangerous as the act of texting whilst driving - you glance at the screen - in that glance your eyes are off the road - to suggest you are in control whilst not looking at the road is incorrect. It's ok if you are putting your own life at risk - but you're not - you are also putting others at risk

You don't have to keep repeating yourself Phil. I fully understand and appreciate your view on things.

 

[woody69]

I wasn't insulting you. I don't need to. You are doing a pretty good job on your own.

I'm sorry but you just don't seem to understand the seriousness of your actions. Maybe you should pop into your local police station and ask to speak to a traffic officer, they have pictures and videos of some of the carnage this sort of thing leads to.

If I was to call you stupid or an idiot I don't think it would be insulting, I think it would be factually correct.

OK.

 

[triple_bogey]

Your false confidence is just as dangerous as the act of texting whilst driving - you glance at the screen - in that glance your eyes are off the road - to suggest you are in control whilst not looking at the road is incorrect. It's ok if you are putting your own life at risk - but you're not - you are also putting others at risk

Checking you're side mirrors or the rear view can just be as detrimental. I've seen many blokes hit the car in front because they were eyeing up the attractive girl in the rear view.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Checking you're side mirrors or the rear view can just be as detrimental. I've seen many blokes hit the car in front because they were eyeing up the attractive girl in the rear view.

Does that mean it's then acceptable because other drivers also do things that mean they aren't fully focused on the road ?

I can never understand that as a counter argument - no one has said looking at attractive people whilst driving is acceptable if you aren't concentrating on the road.

 

[triple_bogey]

Does that mean it's then acceptable because other drivers also do things that mean they aren't fully focused on the road ?

I can never understand that as a counter argument - no one has said looking at attractive people whilst driving is acceptable if you aren't concentrating on the road.

Because you make out that people that text or used to text whilst driving are pathetic excuses. Anything can cause an accident and just because you have done a advanced driving course does not mean you will not cause an accident yourself through whatever reason.
All humans are flawed, except for you obviously. :thup:

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Because you make out that people that text or used to text whilst driving are pathetic excuses.

I believe they are to be selfish and stupid for their actions whilst driving

Anything can cause an accident and just because you have done a advanced driving course does not mean you will not cause an accident yourself through whatever reason.

Nowhere have I stated that - but I know I'm not stupid enough to deliberately increase the risk Of causing an accident and possibly serious harm to people by carrying out illegal activities whilst driving

All humans are flawed, except for you obviously. :thup:

Not sure there is any need for cheap digs.

 

[CMAC]

Does that mean it's then acceptable because other drivers also do things that mean they aren't fully focused on the road ?

I can never understand that as a counter argument - no one has said looking at attractive people whilst driving is acceptable if you aren't concentrating on the road.

man I've nearly hit the kerb twice the last few days, this heat has short skirts and long legs everywhere, there was so many at one point I had to pull over to *ahem* make a call:rofl:

 

[Deleted member 15344]

man I've nearly hit the kerb twice the last few days, this heat has short skirts and long legs everywhere, there was so many at one point I had to pull over to *ahem* make a call:rofl:

A young lad crashed into a pelican crossing in town last sat when him and his passenger where transfixed on two pretty ladies not wearing much !! Poor kid was devastated .

 

[bladeplayer]

A young lad crashed into a pelican crossing in town last sat when him and his passenger where transfixed on two pretty ladies not wearing much !! Poor kid was devastated .

MAYBE If he had been texting he would not have seen her and the accident could have been avoided

 

[Deleted member 15344]

MAYBE If he had been texting he would not have seen her and the accident could have been avoided

Or hit the other pelican

 

[bladeplayer]

Or hit the other pelican

:thup: :clap:

What are the rules on loose animals anyhow ha