Texting while driving

GS1200 · 05-24-2012, 07:33 PM

Is a bad idea. Show this to your wife and kids, it could save their lives.

Jalharad · 05-24-2012, 07:34 PM

survivors?

I think I can see an arm sticking out?

helitack32f1 · 05-24-2012, 07:39 PM

Saw a girl on the freeway today, steering with her knees, in the fast lane while using both hands to text. I shoulda hit her with the air horn just to leave an impression and scare her out of being stupid.

R6Roller · 05-24-2012, 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by helitack32f1

Saw a girl on the freeway today, steering with her knees, in the fast lane while using both hands to text. I shoulda hit her with the air horn just to leave an impression and scare her out of being stupid.

Thats EXACTLY when I hit the horn!

mjn · 05-24-2012, 08:00 PM

iphone 4s ftw! Siri works great.

GS1200 · 05-24-2012, 08:19 PM

While were thinking about it.

Transported · 05-24-2012, 08:20 PM

I really hate when my driving interferes with my texting.

Exile04 · 05-24-2012, 08:24 PM

done it on my bike... no big deal

Michael of Burien · 05-24-2012, 08:28 PM

A friend of mine got pulled over by SPD for honking at some bitch who was texting while driving. What bullshit. Not cited, warned by the cop to reserve the horn for emergencies? AYFKM?

Nice going Seattle. Way to get your enforcement arm on board with the new distracted driver initiative. Pussys.

tims007 · 05-24-2012, 11:26 PM

Originally Posted by Jalharad

survivors?

I think I can see an arm sticking out?

oh yeah thats an arm

i see his head smooshed ...... look at the second handle on the back door from the left on the trailer .. see that flesh colored thingy with blood dripping down from it hels yeah

Bmwridr05 · 05-25-2012, 12:22 AM

I saw a similar wreck on the Lewiston grade in the mid 90's, not from texting though. Someone blew by us in a little Accord like we were standing still. Halfway down, at the big bend, we rolled up on the accident. Absolutely horrific. I'm guessing it was over quick, but man what a violent way to go.

pjd · 05-25-2012, 06:48 AM

Originally Posted by Exile04

done it on my bike... no big deal

Originally Posted by Bmwridr05

man what a violent way to go.

Hoping part of my eulogy includes these words. Better than wasting away in some hospital bed somewhere.

wwahl · 05-25-2012, 09:04 PM

I was next to a text-er today at a traffic signal while on my Ducati. I rolled over next to her and knocked on her window. Once I got her attention I gave her the no-no sign. She rolls her window down and I took the opportunity to tell her that is because of people like you that people like me get killed. She went ballistic. It was like her right to text despite the laws. When the light changed she shot ahead and made tow lane changes without signaling and of course we ended up exactly next to each other at the next signal. We travel among jerk drivers.

Furious Coder · 05-25-2012, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by wwahl

I was next to a text-er today at a traffic signal while on my Ducati. I rolled over next to her and knocked on her window. Once I got her attention I gave her the no-no sign. She rolls her window down and I took the opportunity to tell her that is because of people like you that people like me get killed. She went ballistic. It was like her right to text despite the laws. When the light changed she shot ahead and made tow lane changes without signaling and of course we ended up exactly next to each other at the next signal. We travel among jerk drivers.

Riding motorcycles has made me hate drivers.

Andy Capp · 05-25-2012, 10:16 PM

One of my favourite PSAs from the UK TV I like to repost because it hits pretty hard.

Not for the faint of heart!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0LCm...e_gdata_player

Suzuki Stevo · 05-25-2012, 11:09 PM

I don't see any problem here?

Jalharad · 05-26-2012, 05:50 AM

Originally Posted by Andy Capp

One of my favourite PSAs from the UK TV I like to repost because it hits pretty hard.

Not for the faint of heart!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0LCm...e_gdata_player

wow, incredibly powerful. Really got me after I heard the little kid (that just happen to sound a lot like my daughter) saying "Mommy Daddy wake up!".

RedWinter · 05-26-2012, 08:52 AM

Is texting while driving any different than eating hard shell tacos while driving? Texting doesn't kill people, dumbshits kill people. Doing anything that distracting while driving puts you, your passengers, and anyone around you in danger. I've been dangrously rear ended by distracted drivers. Maybe we should have a distracted driving law rather than anti-texting? Just sayin'.

Locutus · 05-26-2012, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by RedWinter

Is texting while driving any different than eating hard shell tacos while driving? Texting doesn't kill people, dumbshits kill people. Doing anything that distracting while driving puts you, your passengers, and anyone around you in danger. I've been dangrously rear ended by distracted drivers. Maybe we should have a distracted driving law rather than anti-texting? Just sayin'.

I've seen people reading books, fixing their make-up/hair, turned completely around fussing with something in the back seat, fucking with their cell phone, eating and on and on. Do you, or anyone else, really think a law can be written that will force people to take driving/riding seriously?

memerson3996 · 05-26-2012, 11:27 AM

Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear UK has the right idea. He said the reason people text while driving is because the speeds are too slow, which leads to people getting bored and allows them to focus on other things. If all of the speed limits were 185 MPH, then no one would be able to do anything else but focus on driving. <--- Agreed.


05-24-2012, 07:33 PM	#1
GS1200 Peg Dragger Joined: Sep 2009 From: Zillah WA, The Dalles OR I Ride: 2010 BMW 1200GS, 2010 Ducati Monster 1100S, 2011 Yamaha WR250R	Texting while driving Is a bad idea. Show this to your wife and kids, it could save their lives. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-24-2012, 07:34 PM	#2
Jalharad Shredder Joined: Jul 2007 From: Bellingham, Washington I Ride: like its the last chance ever!	survivors? I think I can see an arm sticking out? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-24-2012, 07:39 PM	#3
helitack32f1 Newbie Joined: May 2012 From: Lynden I Ride: 2000 Suzuki SV 650n	Saw a girl on the freeway today, steering with her knees, in the fast lane while using both hands to text. I shoulda hit her with the air horn just to leave an impression and scare her out of being stupid. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-24-2012, 08:00 PM	#5
mjn Joined: Jul 2005 From: Tri-Cities Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: '05 Busa, '03 KLR 650, '81 Seca 550, '78 Hawk, '71 SL 350, '69 Z50A	iphone 4s ftw! Siri works great. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-24-2012, 08:19 PM	#6
GS1200 Peg Dragger Joined: Sep 2009 From: Zillah WA, The Dalles OR I Ride: 2010 BMW 1200GS, 2010 Ducati Monster 1100S, 2011 Yamaha WR250R	While were thinking about it. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-24-2012, 08:20 PM	#7
Transported Moto2 Contender Joined: Dec 2006 From: Portland, Oregon Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: '06 FZ1, '99 R1, '80 Suz GS450S	I really hate when my driving interferes with my texting. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-24-2012, 08:24 PM	#8
Exile04 Peg Dragger Joined: May 2010 From: Renton, Federal way, Enumclaw, WA Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: 08' SV650s	done it on my bike... no big deal __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-24-2012, 08:28 PM	#9
Michael of Burien Chicken Strips Joined: Jun 2010 From: Burien, WA I Ride: 2002 VFR800, 1990 VFR750F (SOLD), 2003 CBR 600 F4i (SOLD), 2007 Buell Blast, 98 DR650SE (Project)	A friend of mine got pulled over by SPD for honking at some bitch who was texting while driving. What bullshit. Not cited, warned by the cop to reserve the horn for emergencies? AYFKM? Nice going Seattle. Way to get your enforcement arm on board with the new distracted driver initiative. Pussys. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by Michael of Burien; 05-24-2012 at 08:29 PM.. Reason: Because Seattle is full of pussys.


05-25-2012, 12:22 AM	#11
Bmwridr05 Peg Dragger Joined: Mar 2006 From: Chewelah,WA I Ride: 1985 R80, and others	I saw a similar wreck on the Lewiston grade in the mid 90's, not from texting though. Someone blew by us in a little Accord like we were standing still. Halfway down, at the big bend, we rolled up on the accident. Absolutely horrific. I'm guessing it was over quick, but man what a violent way to go. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-25-2012, 09:04 PM	#13
wwahl Training Wheels Joined: Sep 2005 From: Bellevue WA I Ride: Ducati ST-4s	I was next to a text-er today at a traffic signal while on my Ducati. I rolled over next to her and knocked on her window. Once I got her attention I gave her the no-no sign. She rolls her window down and I took the opportunity to tell her that is because of people like you that people like me get killed. She went ballistic. It was like her right to text despite the laws. When the light changed she shot ahead and made tow lane changes without signaling and of course we ended up exactly next to each other at the next signal. We travel among jerk drivers. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-25-2012, 11:09 PM	#16
Suzuki Stevo Railer Joined: May 2008 From: Seattle, Wa I Ride: at a speed that allows me to ride again tomorrow GSX650FK8, DL650K5, SH150i, AN400K7, 2013 WR250R	I don't see any problem here? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-26-2012, 08:52 AM	#18
RedWinter Endorsed Joined: Apr 2010 From: Granite Fools I Ride: honda	Is texting while driving any different than eating hard shell tacos while driving? Texting doesn't kill people, dumbshits kill people. Doing anything that distracting while driving puts you, your passengers, and anyone around you in danger. I've been dangrously rear ended by distracted drivers. Maybe we should have a distracted driving law rather than anti-texting? Just sayin'. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-26-2012, 11:27 AM	#20
memerson3996 Permit Joined: Feb 2012 From: Corvallis, OR	Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear UK has the right idea. He said the reason people text while driving is because the speeds are too slow, which leads to people getting bored and allows them to focus on other things. If all of the speed limits were 185 MPH, then no one would be able to do anything else but focus on driving. <--- Agreed. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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