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Post by scootergirl63 on Oct 14, 2011 16:35:27 GMT -5
So, I'm at a red light the other day. The near by high school had just let out. I looked in my mirror and saw the young girl behind me texting. Then I looked toward the cars next to me and realized that those drivers were doing the same. I wouldn't be surprised if the person in front was too. Good god people! Here I was on my little Honda Met...I felt like a guppy surrounded by hungry bigger fish. The chick behind me made me especially nervous. Grrrr! I took the next turn and went down a different street, just in case.
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Post by inuyasha on Oct 14, 2011 16:48:17 GMT -5
Hi
So very happy and relieved to see that nothing bad happened
Always assume that you are invisible to others while on the road
I was in the same scenario as you stopped at a red light blinker on to take a right turn when the lady behind me struck the back of my scoot
She saw me at the last minute and braked but the impact was still strong enough to send me through the intersection
luckily nothing was coming so i got off relatively easy
No damage to the scoot but i have nerve muscle and bone damage that im still going to therapy for
Not to scare you but always drive as if they are out to get you or just plain dont see you
Take care and drive safely dear friend
Yours Hank
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Post by scootergirl63 on Oct 14, 2011 17:00:56 GMT -5
S.I.P.D.E. !!!!
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Post by inuyasha on Oct 14, 2011 17:11:39 GMT -5
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Post by chaz12 on Oct 14, 2011 19:39:49 GMT -5
Missouri passed a law against texting and driving.. But that does not stop all kids.. They really need to leave their cell phones at home and away from driving. Causes to many accidents..
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Post by ♣Luke♣ on Oct 14, 2011 23:36:54 GMT -5
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Post by scootergirl63 on Oct 16, 2011 16:36:12 GMT -5
I couldn't open the first link but watched the second. One word for this guy: DUMBASS! |
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Post by Diesel Discordian on Oct 17, 2011 11:25:26 GMT -5
There is nothing like a steel toed engineers boot leaving a soccerball sized dent in your door to remind you not to text and drift into the lane with a pissed off diesel tech student riding a scooter.
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Post by orehor on Oct 18, 2011 1:37:04 GMT -5
this summer I saw a kid riding a bicycle, no hands and texting! I call that talent...
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Post by skuttadawg on Oct 18, 2011 13:23:59 GMT -5
I can text easily with old flip style phone without looking at it but not with a qwerty style . I tried on scooter was too much hassle since a simple stop and text then roll on . I can talk on phone while in transit by holding with shoulder if in a slow paced area . I have seen several talking while at WOT and I only thought I was nutty but they went above my point of risk attempts . I usally wear a helmet and use speakerphone with helmet on at a traffic light . Im not into bluetooths , I went to Radio Shack when they were the new thing . I told the the salesman " I do not watch Star Trek and I have been laid " hahaha . He was at a loss of words
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Post by jimh on Oct 18, 2011 18:02:04 GMT -5
Death to all those who text and drive; totally serious!
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Post by TERRA NUVO on Oct 18, 2011 18:29:02 GMT -5
jimh
tho against capital punishment as so many innocents got it, 20 mis DNA's released from Texas last year alone, , i must say texting should be placed with drunk driving.
2nd offense a felony.
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Post by jimh on Oct 19, 2011 14:16:21 GMT -5
Totally agree Terra, I came off a bit strong but you came through with reason...good on ya!
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Post by inuyasha on Oct 19, 2011 15:43:37 GMT -5
Hi
Any thing that takes your mind off of the task at hand "Operating the vehicle safely and with great regard for others" should be illegal
Ive seen people reading the paper, eating, putting on makeup kissing there mate etc all while driving at a breakneck pace
Its a wonder there are not even more injuries and fatality's
Take care and drive safely dear friends
Yours Hank
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Post by yoshidawg on Oct 24, 2011 18:56:36 GMT -5
They passed the "hands free" law here in NV. but it hasn't changed anything yet, people just don't care. You know Mercedes Benz didn't put cup holders in their cars until the 90's, Their reasoning was...Your driving a car not having a damn coffee break!
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Post by TERRA NUVO on Oct 24, 2011 22:20:41 GMT -5
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Post by yoshidawg on Oct 25, 2011 8:27:23 GMT -5
"Never argue with an idiot - they will drag you down to their level and then once there beat you with experience"
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Post by scootnwinn on Oct 26, 2011 20:48:13 GMT -5
I read somewhere that texting while driving is the same as drinking a pint of whiskey and then driving. It should be treated the same as dwi for sure.
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Post by TERRA NUVO on Oct 26, 2011 22:36:52 GMT -5
NOT MY USUAL FARE
but this cuts the butter.WARNING ANYONE WHO HAS EVER BEEN IN A LIFE THREATENING CAR ACCIDENT SHOULD NOT WATCH THIS VIDEO
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Post by inuyasha on Oct 26, 2011 22:51:31 GMT -5
NOT MY USUAL FARE
but this cuts the butter.WARNING ANYONE WHO HAS EVER BEEN IN A LIFE THREATENING CAR ACCIDENT SHOULD NOT WATCH THIS VIDEO Hi Very sobering reminder Take care and drive safely dearest friend Yours Hank |
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Post by tortoise on Apr 10, 2012 14:08:01 GMT -5
They passed the "hands free" law here in NV. but it hasn't changed anything yet, people just don't care. Related report: "with our new hands-free law, drivers are starting to hide their phones in their laps, taking their eyes off the road completely" |
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Post by Stash on Apr 18, 2012 12:44:14 GMT -5
okay so im totally guilty of texting and scooting but only on back roads, i swear.
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Post by skuttadawg on Apr 18, 2012 14:16:50 GMT -5
I can text , drive , smoke , chew gum , adjust my mirrors and not even come close to wrecking . I laugh at weenies who can not text and drive in a car that has an automatic trans . Its not that hard you just have to give driving more focus than the text
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Post by shalomdawg on Apr 18, 2012 19:07:31 GMT -5
howdy, i don't laugh at weenies that can't drive and text cause they are the ones causing and being in accidents which potentially kill and maim and damage property---no laughing matter and i see it every day as a truck driver trying to avoid killing the weenies.
lotsa miles and smiles to ya
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Post by skuttadawg on Apr 18, 2012 19:11:50 GMT -5
Im just saying if you cant do it then wait till a redlight or pull over . More so on those who can not talk and drive
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Post by timber on Apr 18, 2012 19:26:36 GMT -5
Laws dont stop people from texting, it just fines them AFTER they have their accident that kills or maims someone, and the STATE gets that money not the injured party, so in a way the state makes money off your accident.
When you see a car behind you keep and eye on the mirror, especially as they approach or if you stop- so you can tell if they even see you
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Post by WarrenS on Apr 19, 2012 8:32:35 GMT -5
I saw a car in my rear view mirror that had front end damage and rear window damage. I could just envision him rear ending a scooter that flew over and hit the rear window. I was careful not to let him get too close.
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Post by tortoise on Nov 19, 2012 21:26:34 GMT -5
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Post by prodigit on Nov 20, 2012 16:34:41 GMT -5
I like the last part! The 'execute' part! /me ProDigit scans the area, Identifies the suspect, Predicts her move, Decides to take out his magnum, and executes her on the spot!  |
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