Drinking coffee while driving

PaddyWilliams

Isn't it about time anyway that these bloody car manufacturers thought about adding a hands free cup to the list of extras??

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PaddyWilliams wrote: »

Isn't it about time anyway that these bloody car manufacturers thought about adding a hands free cup to the list of extras??

PaddyWilliams

Brilliant!

Rolllo

I've actually thought about hanging a hydration pack off the back of the seat but probably trying to find the hose would be more distracting than reaching for a cup

Henry Ford III

Rolllo wrote: »

I've actually thought about hanging a hydration pack off the back of the seat but probably trying to find the hose would be more distracting than reaching for a cup

uck51js9zml2yt

Rolllo wrote: »

I've actually thought about hanging a hydration pack off the back of the seat but probably trying to find the hose would be more distracting than reaching for a cup

But coffee dehydrates you!

GM228

Harlan Bald Stinker wrote: »

But coffee dehydrates you!

An urban myth dating from 1928 which has been proven to be simply that - a myth.

gucci

OP were you driving like this, was that the problem?

https://digestivebiscuits.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/img_7119.jpg

bmwguy

Mellor wrote: »

Maybe it landed in the micra and caused it to explode down the road.

Maybe! But I think the 2 scumbags driving it had a lot to do with it

ironclaw

Rolllo wrote: »

I've actually thought about hanging a hydration pack off the back of the seat but probably trying to find the hose would be more distracting than reaching for a cup

WRC and Dakar make use of these. I fitted one when I was driving across America with the exotic rallys. Actually really handy.

ofcork

Am i the only one who has never drank or eaten anything while driving?

_Kaiser_

ofcork wrote: »

Am i the only one who has never drank or eaten anything while driving?

Well... *takes a sip of coffee* I'd have to say that it's unusual alright *opens a packet of crisps, changes lanes*

Posted from my S6 Edge+ , live from the M50

I'm kidding btw!!

But in all seriousness... if you do long runs or are out on the road a lot you very quickly start eating/drinking on the go. When I used to do IT support between multiple sites I lived out of garages and the car some days.

Nowadays I have a very early start at weekends and a very late return so I'd regularly grab a coffee on the way out first before I hit the 160km motorway trip.

Alun

ofcork wrote: »

Am i the only one who has never drank or eaten anything while driving?

Nope, I don't either. At least I can sell my car with a guarantee the cup holders have never been used

Truckermal

I gave up buying coffee as it was costing a fortune and adding time to my day plus spilling it was a pain too. I know the UK cops took a HGV driver to court for eating and apple while driving. They also took another driver to court for sneezing as he covered his mouth but that got thrown out!!!!!

mgbgt1978

tuxy wrote: »

I think we all know about the driving lane / overtaking lane by now. Took decades to get peoples head around this. But is this the correct term for the lane to the right of a climbing lane?

So the Left Lane is always a Climbing Lane ? :rolleyes:

Might take a few more decades for some people to figure out this multi-lane system.

GM228

mgbgt1978 wrote: »

tuxy wrote:

I think we all know about the driving lane / overtaking lane by now. Took decades to get peoples head around this. But is this the correct term for the lane to the right of a climbing lane?

So the Left Lane is always a Climbing Lane ? :rolleyes:

Might take a few more decades for some people to figure out this multi-lane system.

I believe tuxy is referring to locations where a climbing lane is provided as opposed to all left lanes, and in answer to his question the DTTAS refer to the lane/s next to a climbing lane as "passing lanes".

mgbgt1978

...and I believe he is (wrongly) calling all left-hand lanes "The Climbing Lane" . This is simply because nobody mentioned an uphill section or climbing lane prior to his post.

edit; if not then he is waayyy off topic.

Arcade_Tryer

I used to pour cans of coke into a whiskey glass I had in the car and drink from it. The reactions were priceless. And the coke tasted great.

GM228

mgbgt1978 wrote: »

...and I believe he is (wrongly) calling all right-hand lanes "The Climbing Lane" . Simply because nobody mentioned an uphill section or climbing lane prior to his post.

Did he mention all right-hand lanes were climbing lanes?

He asked in the post quoted was the lane to the right of a climbing lane an overtaking lane suggesting he knows a climbing lane is on the left.

I took his post as a simple question regarding the name of a lane next to a climbing lane rather than suggesting anything.

mgbgt1978

Sorry GM. a quick edit changed that.

mgbgt1978

Arcade_Tryer wrote: »

I used to pour cans of coke into a whiskey glass I had in the car and drink from it. The reactions were priceless. And the coke tasted great.

Years ago knew a guy who did exactly the opposite.
Only affected his reactions though

tuxy

GM228 wrote: »

Did he mention all right-hand lanes were climbing lanes?

He asked in the post quoted was the lane to the right of a climbing lane an overtaking lane suggesting he knows a climbing lane is on the left.

I took his post as a simple question regarding the name of a lane next to a climbing lane rather than suggesting anything.

Thanks GM228 that's exactly what I was asking. I was trying to figure out the lane setup from the OPs post as he said the Garda was in the fast lane. I know the naming convention for multi carriage roads (driving and overtaking) so I know that's not the type of road he was on.
I was unfamiliar with the naming conventions of a climbing lane so was inquiring could this be the fast lane the OP refereed to.

Mellor

tuxy wrote: »

I know the naming convention for multi carriage roads (driving and overtaking) so I know that's not the type of road he was on.

People often use "fast lane" to refer to the overtaking lane. even though its not the technically correct name, it's a bit pompous to assume somebody doing so couldn't possibly be referring to a regular driving and overtaking lane set-up.

FYI a third lane in a dual carriageway isn't always a climbing lane. And the driving and overtaking nomenclature is obsolete in a lot of situations.

chillin117

He pulled me in just after the Coachmans roundabout at the Ulster bank hidden atm just before the Airport.

tuxy

Mellor wrote: »

People often use "fast lane" to refer to the overtaking lane. even though its not the technically correct name, it's a bit pompous to assume somebody doing so couldn't possibly be referring to a regular driving and overtaking lane set-up.

Yes but it's generally only people who think driving the majority of their trip in the right lane will get them there faster that make this mistake. I think it's a bit rude to assume the OP is one of these people. And I wouldn't say people make the mistake often anymore, thankfully lane discipline in Ireland has improved drastically.

Mellor wrote: »

FYI a third lane in a dual carriageway isn't always a climbing lane. And the driving and overtaking nomenclature is obsolete in a lot of situations.

Who said anything about a dual carriageway? I was trying to figure out if the incident may have occurred on a single carriageway road with a climbing lane. I did not know the correct names for the lanes in that layout but thanks to some kind posters I now do.

Mellor

tuxy wrote: »

Yes but it's generally only people who think driving the majority of their trip in the right lane will get them there faster that make this mistake. I think it's a bit rude to assume the OP is one of these people.

I disagree, I'd say it comes up all the time in vernacular language. Again you are assuming that everyone who uses the technically incorrect name doesn't know how to actually use the lanes. That's a bit arrogant tbh.


I assumed he was refer to standard two lane road. And made no assumptions about anything else.

Who said anything about a dual carriageway? I was trying to figure out if the incident may have occurred on a single carriageway road with a climbing lane. I did not know the correct names for the lanes in that layout but thanks to some kind posters I now do.

You did.
Or to be specific you mentioned multi-carriageways. Obviously triple and quad carraigeways are possible, but not sure if any exist in ireland outside of roads merging and diverging.

You said that the OP couldn't possibly be referring to a driving/overtaking lanes.
The OP has confirmed the location now, and it appears to be a two lane dual carriageway. So your assertion that it's wasn't an arrangement like that was evidently wrong.

nice_guy80

only a matter of time before it is a penalty point offence

EVERYTHING now seems to be a penalty point offence

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nice_guy80 wrote: »

only a matter of time before it is a penalty point offence

EVERYTHING now seems to be a penalty point offence

Driving ten year old cars without special dispensation to be a penalty point offence in 5 years if insurance companies get their way.

the.red.baron

I like to dig in deep, root out a massive snot and wolf it down.

Is that illegal? Sometimes I need to use both hands

Chuchote

the.red.baron wrote: »

I like to dig in deep, root out a massive snot and wolf it down.

Is that illegal? Sometimes I need to use both hands

Fine if you keep it in the car.

McGixxer

I get the feeling that everyone who thinks drinking coffee whilst driving is OK, also believes it's OK to use a mobile phone whilst driving? And it's OK to update your bookface status whilst driving, to "Just ran over a pedestrian... srsly, lol".

I've no idea whether it's illegal or it isn't, but it certainly should be illegal. It should be classed the same as using a mobile phone whilst driving, which should be treated as seriously as drinking and driving.

When the country has attitudes like this, and most people don't see a problem with driving without consideration for the safety of others, is it any wonder people get away scot-free when they use their car to kill someone, and the judge says "Ah poor Sarah really needed that coffee. Sure it was only a biker anyway."

It's unbelievable that people think this is acceptable behaviour whilst driving.

GerryDerpy

McGixxer wrote: »

I get the feeling that everyone who thinks drinking coffee whilst driving is OK, also believes it's OK to use a mobile phone whilst driving? And it's OK to update your bookface status whilst driving, to "Just ran over a pedestrian... srsly, lol".

I've no idea whether it's illegal or it isn't, but it certainly should be illegal. It should be classed the same as using a mobile phone whilst driving, which should be treated as seriously as drinking and driving.

When the country has attitudes like this, and most people don't see a problem with driving without consideration for the safety of others, is it any wonder people get away scot-free when they use their car to kill someone, and the judge says "Ah poor Sarah really needed that coffee. Sure it was only a biker anyway."

It's unbelievable that people think this is acceptable behaviour whilst driving.

Maybe it's possible that you are not a confident driver and therefore feel it unsafe to swig from a coffee while driving? Does the same go for water? Would you actually feel the need to pull over to take a drink?

I think people lacking such confidence in their driving shouldn't project their own limitations on competent drivers. It is a bit like the eejit that does something stupid while on drugs and gets them banned for the rest of us :-D

McGixxer

GerryDerpy wrote: »

Maybe it's possible that you are not a confident driver and therefore feel it unsafe to swig from a coffee while driving? Does the same go for water? Would you actually feel the need to pull over to take a drink?

I think people lacking such confidence in their driving shouldn't project their own limitations on competent drivers. It is a bit like the eejit that does something stupid while on drugs and gets them banned for the rest of us :-D

No lack of confidence here. I've been driving for 40 years, and raced cars on track for many of those years.

If you're one of those people who doesn't care whether or not you kill someone, then work away, but don't try to twist my concerns into something else.

No, what I am is observant. I regularly see how taking 'a swig' of coffee can affect someone's driving.

Nice to see the good old "f*ck you Jack, I'm OK" attitude is still alive and well.

Chuchote

People have lost the ability to wait.

It would be a nice pause to buy your coffee and sit in the car and drink it, and when you're finished, get out and throw the takeaway cup into a bin, and set off driving, refreshed and thirst-quenched.

PaddyWilliams

McGixxer wrote: »

I get the feeling that everyone who thinks drinking coffee whilst driving is OK, also believes it's OK to use a mobile phone whilst driving? And it's OK to update your bookface status whilst driving, to "Just ran over a pedestrian... srsly, lol".

I've no idea whether it's illegal or it isn't, but it certainly should be illegal. It should be classed the same as using a mobile phone whilst driving, which should be treated as seriously as drinking and driving.

When the country has attitudes like this, and most people don't see a problem with driving without consideration for the safety of others, is it any wonder people get away scot-free when they use their car to kill someone, and the judge says "Ah poor Sarah really needed that coffee. Sure it was only a biker anyway."

It's unbelievable that people think this is acceptable behaviour whilst driving.

McGixxer wrote: »

No lack of confidence here. I've been driving for 40 years, and raced cars on track for many of those years.

If you're one of those people who doesn't care whether or not you kill someone, then work away, but don't try to twist my concerns into something else.

No, what I am is observant. I regularly see how taking 'a swig' of coffee can affect someone's driving.

Nice to see the good old "f*ck you Jack, I'm OK" attitude is still alive and well.

Holy crap. So now, drinking a coffee is now being equated to intentionally going out to kill or harm someone. Will you get real!! I drink coffee while driving, I never take my eyes off the road. Nor do I go out intending to get in a crash or, God forbid, hurt anyone. That's slightly overboard of you!

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Chuchote wrote: »

People have lost the ability to wait.

It would be a nice pause to buy your coffee and sit in the car and drink it, and when you're finished, get out and throw the takeaway cup into a bin, and set off driving, refreshed and thirst-quenched.

Ideally somebody would bring you the cup and take it away again, minimise the risk to yourself of doing anything other than sitting while drinking like. Seat belt on of course. IR thermometer just in case. :cool:

McGixxer

PaddyWilliams wrote: »

Holy crap. So now, drinking a coffee is now being equated to intentionally going out to kill or harm someone. Will you get real!! I drink coffee while driving, I never take my eyes off the road. Nor do I go out intending to get in a crash or, God forbid, hurt anyone. That's slightly overboard of you!

Intentionally? Where did I say intentionally?
I think what you need to do is read a thesaurus whilst drinking your coffee and keeping your eyes on the road.

PaddyWilliams

McGixxer wrote: »

Intentionally? Where did I say intentionally?
I think what you need to do is read a thesaurus whilst drinking your coffee and keeping your eyes on the road.

Intentionally was my wording, not yours, so don't be getting carried away. You say stuff like 'when people use their car to kill someone' or 'you're one of those people who doesn't care whether or not you kill someone', to me it sounds like these people intentionally go out to harm people in their cars. My interpretation of it, not yours.

And while I'm reading my thesaurus, perhaps you'd like to get down off your high horse?

ThisRegard

The dangers of drinking anything in a car is greatly exaggerated.

McGixxer

PaddyWilliams wrote: »

Intentionally was my wording, not yours, so don't be getting carried away. You say stuff like 'when people use their car to kill someone' or 'you're one of those people who doesn't care whether or not you kill someone', to me it sounds like these people intentionally go out to harm people in their cars. My interpretation of it, not yours.

Then perhaps, as suggested, you should read a thesaurus, and if it's interfering with your having your breakfast whilst driving, just skip straight to 'intentionally'.

Brian Scan

Posters basically seem to be saying one of two things:

1) I'm a great driver, I do this and anyone who thinks I shouldn't is an idiot.

2) I'm a great driver, I don't do this and anyone who does is an idiot.

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ThisRegard wrote: »

The dangers of drinking anything in a car is greatly exaggerated.

I wouldn't try drinking some big mad cocktail with sparklers and stuff, but yeah.

Anybody fit to be driving in the first place is capable of the spacial awareness to grasp a cup, lift it from cup holder and bring to mouth for sip without taking their eye off the road.

Comparing it to typing out a whatsapp on a modern smartphone is nanny state codology.

PaddyWilliams

McGixxer wrote: »

Then perhaps, as suggested, you should read a thesaurus, and if it's interfering with your having your breakfast whilst driving, just skip straight to 'intentionally'.

I will thanks.. I'll check out closed minded on the way to that too, just for you !

Why would I be eating breakfast at 4 p.m., silly?!

McGixxer

PaddyWilliams wrote: »

I will thanks.. I'll check out closed minded on the way to that too, just for you !

Why would I be eating breakfast at 4 p.m., silly?!

Look up 'inconsiderate' and 'reckless' while you're there

PaddyWilliams

McGixxer wrote: »

Look up 'inconsiderate' and 'reckless' while you're there

Ah now, you're not that bad!

Chuchote

And don't forget 'confabulation'.

_Kaiser_

GerryDerpy wrote: »

Maybe it's possible that you are not a confident driver and therefore feel it unsafe to swig from a coffee while driving? Does the same go for water? Would you actually feel the need to pull over to take a drink?

I think people lacking such confidence in their driving shouldn't project their own limitations on competent drivers.

I think you're on to something here. It's the same argument used by people who complain about people "speeding" on motorways when in fact it's them who are doing 10-30 km/h below the limit because they're not capable/comfortable doing anything more.

If you can't drink from a cup of coffee AND drive safely at the same time then you shouldn't be on the road.. FFS driving is all about the ability to multitask! Watch and anticipate the traffic, watch out for pedestrians or cyclists, keep an eye on your mirrors, judge when safe to change lanes, watch your speed and adjust appropriately for the conditions etc - all of these (should!) happen every few seconds while you still maintain control over the car.

But the amount of people who can't do these things is astounding.

Chuchote

_Kaiser_ wrote: »

But the amount of people who can't do these things is astounding.

Soooo… should adding another and unnecessary task be sensible?

_Kaiser_

Chuchote wrote: »

Soooo… should adding another and unnecessary task be sensible?

If someone isn't capable of drinking from a cup while driving a car then they just shouldn't have a drink - but don't assume that everyone else is bound by the same limitations.

McGixxer

_Kaiser_ wrote: »

If someone isn't capable of drinking from a cup while driving a car then they just shouldn't have a drink - but don't assume that everyone else is bound by the same limitations.

And updating your bookface status. Surely anyone who can drive can type 'hashtag grrrr traffic jam frowney face" whilst driving, right? :rolleyes: