Do you smoke when you drive?
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Absolutely definitely not. When I'm driving, I'm driving and nothing else. The safest wreck is the one you avoid; this is why I'm a big proponent of nimble cars that avoid the wreck, not SUVs that plan on wrecking, but when you hit the car, will hurt the other guy as much as possible. Awareness awareness awareness, and car control. I have the top of the line Miata, and it came with the premium Bose stereo, so I disconnected it to make a point. When I'm driving, I'm doing nothing else; no cell phone, no NAV screen, no looking at the passenger, no fiddling with the radio, always two hands on the wheel, never use cruise control, always know what's around me and have an escape plan, nothing but driving going on in my car. But that's just me; I can't tell anyone what is right and wrong for them.
I am against the government mandating motorbike hats and seat belts; while I wear both, I don't think it's the government's job to enforce common sense, because governments are like fire, that never says enough, and are always wanting more power, that they never give back.
To me, driving is a 100% commitment activity; and shifting and smoking would be difficult, and reduce my ability to avoid the wreck I see coming. But that's just me, your mileage will vary
I am against the government mandating motorbike hats and seat belts; while I wear both, I don't think it's the government's job to enforce common sense, because governments are like fire, that never says enough, and are always wanting more power, that they never give back.
To me, driving is a 100% commitment activity; and shifting and smoking would be difficult, and reduce my ability to avoid the wreck I see coming. But that's just me, your mileage will vary
I love to smoke in my van, but don't like (read that as majorly suck at it) to when I'm actually driving it. Some of my best smokes are in the van on a night thats too nasty to sit on the patio, or when I can squeeze an extra hour to leave early and sit in the community college parking lot while I wait to pick up my wife.
I light up while waiting for the truck to warm up. and smoke till it goes out, then I put it down until I stop next. about the only thing I have to worry about colliding with on my road trips are moose, so I dont think any one minds.
I responded earlier in this thread, but I just want to add that I'm with simnettpratt on this one.
I simply can't find any safe way to walk and chew gum at the same time.
Smoking, fiddling with your stereo, making calls, fixing your make-up, they're all taking your eyes off from where they should be: on the road. I've had to use the infamous jaws of life on quite a few vehicles whose drivers were momentarily distracted. When you drive a 2-ton piece of steel around at 50 miles an hour or more, you should be paying attention. For your own sake, and for those using the same the stretch of road.
I guess never having been in a place where there are moose out walking around, I can only imagine that hitting one of those things would do some insane damage. They probably don't get out of your way on their own. Which would be even more embarrassing if the reason for "moose vs. car" is that you were filling your pipe. Nasty.
I smoke and drink Tim Horton's coffee when I drive, not a good habit I know but it is mostly country roads here. Oh yea, I manage to do it all while shifting a 5-speed.
*raises hand* I'm one of the suburban avenger moms simnettpratt is talking about. I drive a huge black Durango with a 5.3L Hemi and a chromed out grill. When it's clean, everyone gets the f*ck out of my way! I OWN the road and I like it that way. I've always been that way though - I love huge muscle cars that run like "sleepers." I like them large, quiet, and powerful. The smallest car I've ever owned was a Grand Am and while that was tons of fun, I ended up with kids and car seats. Yeah - you try to put two car seats in a Grand Am!
Anyways, I tend to smoke while waiting in line at the schools - I have 3 kids in 2 different schools - so I spend about 2 hours a day sitting in the car, smoking a pipe, and putzing around with my iPad. If my pipe is still lit once I actually have the kid then it stays in my mouth. Relights and tamping are done at red lights. It's actually less distracting than the kids... I'm having to alter my habits though. Since we moved, I do a lot more highway driving when before I was always on back, country roads.
Anyways, I tend to smoke while waiting in line at the schools - I have 3 kids in 2 different schools - so I spend about 2 hours a day sitting in the car, smoking a pipe, and putzing around with my iPad. If my pipe is still lit once I actually have the kid then it stays in my mouth. Relights and tamping are done at red lights. It's actually less distracting than the kids... I'm having to alter my habits though. Since we moved, I do a lot more highway driving when before I was always on back, country roads.
I smoke while drive never had any issues. That being said I load up the pipe before I leave and re-fill at red lights or pull over if need be. I dont speed, but I drive the speed limit. If you are in front of me I suggest you do the same. Also LOVE that song Cyndi.
What I like best about smoking and driving is that I rarely need to relight. holding the bit end up to the cracked window near the driver's side mirror for a couple seconds sets up a huge suction that keeps the ember burning nicely. I only smoke on longer trips and if I'm by myself.
On a long road trip, I would consider it - never around town. In my 20's, I had the reflexes for it. Now, around town, too many distracted drivers as it is. Although I think I'd still do better than those with a cell phone growing out of their ear!
Jeez, I'm starting to sound like a real old geezer.
Jeez, I'm starting to sound like a real old geezer.
Yep.
I drive about 3-4 hrs a day when I am in the field visiting plants, and that's about 3 days a week.
Usually only smoke on the way home tho.
I drive about 3-4 hrs a day when I am in the field visiting plants, and that's about 3 days a week.
Usually only smoke on the way home tho.
I smoke while driving here in Alaska unless :
- Momma and baby are in the car
- I'm driving in a snow storm or whiteout conditions
- I'm driving in remote areas at night ( which I avoid as much as possible since I have very poor night vision )
When behind the wheel, I also tend to smoke only blends that burn well and pack a huge bowl. Tamp at red lights or if the road is straight and clear. For anything that requires a lot of fiddling with the pipe/tamper/baccy pouch or tin, I wait until I can pull over.
Also, since we only have one vehicle, I was told NO LAT BOMBS in the car
- Momma and baby are in the car
- I'm driving in a snow storm or whiteout conditions
- I'm driving in remote areas at night ( which I avoid as much as possible since I have very poor night vision )
When behind the wheel, I also tend to smoke only blends that burn well and pack a huge bowl. Tamp at red lights or if the road is straight and clear. For anything that requires a lot of fiddling with the pipe/tamper/baccy pouch or tin, I wait until I can pull over.
Also, since we only have one vehicle, I was told NO LAT BOMBS in the car
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