when i drove 18 wheelers for a living i sure as hell used the phone while driving and studied a rand mcnally road atlas while writing down directions shifting gears and whatnot.
well over 1 million logged miles... zero accidents
when i drove 18 wheelers for a living i sure as hell used the phone while driving and studied a rand mcnally road atlas while writing down directions shifting gears and whatnot.
well over 1 million logged miles... zero accidents
yes and you were probably very serious and responsible about your driving. Most truck drivers are awesomely so. Unfortunately thats not often the case with your average driver out there these days which you probably know and have seen from driving for a living. So often you see somebody doing something stupid like not judging how fast someone is going and cutting out in front of them. Running lights or not maintaining lane and sure enough you pass them and there's the phone in their hand and they seem oblivious to the danger. Thats really the kicker they don't even realize how badly they are driving.
I talk, text and surf the internet while driving. No wrecks yet.
I talk, text, pour coffee, drink coffee, light cigarettes, smoke cigarettes, change gears, and steer with my elbows....
All while driving an 18 wheeler....
Have not had a moving violation in 20 years.......
Could you make me an omelette while you're at it? Onions, peppers, tomatoes & mozzarella. And some bacon on the side. Thanks.
Here's what I do when I'm driving: LISTEN TO PEARL JAM REALLY LOUD
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Tres Mtns - TLA 3/23/11; EV - Tower Theatre 6/25/11; Temple of the Dog - Tower Theatre 11/5/16
I text while driving but I know the keys on the front of the phone and it resolves the words for me. My eyes don't leave the road. This has resulted in some really funny messages sent when the numbers punched actually can result in multiple words and I wasn't proof reading before hitting send. This "not looking" approach has worked fine for me but I also realize the brain is already so overwhelmed that even though I'm staring at the road my brain is still being distracted by the phone. Small arguing children in the back seat are even more distracting while driving
I just quit smoking a month ago to live so I guess I can give up texting too.
I text while driving but I know the keys on the front of the phone and it resolves the words for me. My eyes don't leave the road. This has resulted in some really funny messages sent when the numbers punched actually can result in multiple words and I wasn't proof reading before hitting send. This "not looking" approach has worked fine for me but I also realize the brain is already so overwhelmed that even though I'm staring at the road my brain is still being distracted by the phone. Small arguing children in the back seat are even more distracting while driving
I just quit smoking a month ago to live so I guess I can give up texting too.
its still dangerous, even just talking on the phone is
u should def try to give it up
I saw that episode, that was pretty intense. The Association I work for has a program to warn teenagers about the danger of texting and driving. But it's not just teenagers. I have so many friends who do it and Im constantly yelling at them. People just can't comprehend why it's so dangerous. :?
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I am always surprised that texting while driving is that big a problem. Then again I don't understand what anyone over the age of 14 would be doing sending a text message.
I am always surprised that texting while driving is that big a problem. Then again I don't understand what anyone over the age of 14 would be doing sending a text message.
so you don't have any friends that use technology... that makes it a immature thing to do?
but here's the thing... i'm smart enough to multitask all these things
some people can't handle driving and thinking at the same time ... nevermind working an electronic gadget
oh and when i see people weaving because they're on the phone or texting... i always blast my horn obnoxiously
yeah but everyone thinks that until they get in an accident, that they can do this but other people cant. thats why you gotta stop before someone gets hurt
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well over 1 million logged miles... zero accidents
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I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
ahh i hope u are kidding
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All while driving an 18 wheeler....
Have not had a moving violation in 20 years.......
Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
you got skills! haha
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I don't do it as often since you told me that Oprah is watching me!
Because she is too busy eating buckets of chicken, while she drives..........
And then having a couple of Big Macs for dessert........
Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
Her fingers are too busy opening up those twinkie wrappers....
Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
One on One...
Winner take all.....
Roller Derby match.......
SPEEDY Vs. Oprah..........................
Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
everybody knows Oprah doesn't open her own Twinkie wrappers
that's Stedman's job
just so long as you dont spill my squishee.
take a good look
this could be the day
hold my hand
lie beside me
i just need to say
Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
No rules
One hour time limit
Winner takes all.............
Are you kidding me???
This would be bigger than the Superbowl!!!!!!!
Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
At least it would be better than the Who halftime show.
Could you make me an omelette while you're at it? Onions, peppers, tomatoes & mozzarella. And some bacon on the side. Thanks.
Here's what I do when I'm driving:
LISTEN TO PEARL JAM REALLY LOUD
WF Center 4/28/16; WF Center 4/29/16; Fenway Park 8/7/16; Fenway Park 9/2/18; Asbury Park 9/18/21; Camden 9/14/22;
Las Vegas 5/16/24; Las Vegas 5/18/24; WF Center 9/7/24; WF Center 9/9/24; Baltimore Arena 9/12/24
Tres Mtns - TLA 3/23/11; EV - Tower Theatre 6/25/11; Temple of the Dog - Tower Theatre 11/5/16
I just quit smoking a month ago to live so I guess I can give up texting too.
You can do it we know you can
its still dangerous, even just talking on the phone is
u should def try to give it up
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funny shit
i used to drive truck for a living too.
i remember one time i was driving while eating a salad with a credit card. i didn't have a fork at the time.
i can't say i have not had a moving violation... i've had many.
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
I'd pay to see that.
The whole world will be different soon the whole world will be RELIEVED
#resistgezi #resistturkey #resisttaksim #direnturkiye #direngezi
#standingman #duranadam
but here's the thing... i'm smart enough to multitask all these things
some people can't handle driving and thinking at the same time ... nevermind working an electronic gadget
oh and when i see people weaving because they're on the phone or texting... i always blast my horn obnoxiously
I'm guessing this guy thought the same thing: http://www.ugotbrains.com/bianj-tootrue-texting.htm
but it wasn't the texting that killed him... it was the driving on the wrong side of the road
so you don't have any friends that use technology... that makes it a immature thing to do?
lol...okay...but why the hell did he end up on the wrong side of the road?! :roll:
yeah but everyone thinks that until they get in an accident, that they can do this but other people cant. thats why you gotta stop before someone gets hurt
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