Traffic Ethics – To Stop or Not?

 

oh no !!..had written such a long post ....all gone !!!!

 

naahh not again !

 

Yes, it’s an addiction for sure – I not only accept it but admit it.  I didn’t mean to shy away by saying that I love to smoke.  Rather, I love to smoke because it’s an addiction & for the fact, as rightly pointed out by you, the nicotine is in control of me.

 

By saying that I take care not to offend family members & others, I mean I don’t smoke when we are together in a room or in my department/office – I make it a point to leave the place & smoke elsewhere.  But yes, that doesn’t justify my smoking.

 

Even while driving in city, with or without family, I don’t smoke.  But while driving long distances, as it’s not feasible to have stops/breaks just for my smokes every half an hour or so, I smoke in the car (with all the window glasses open; while AC continues to be on).  Again, it doesn’t justify my smoking.

 

I, of course, am not tendering any clarification.  All this is a shame that I’m aware of but haven’t done anything about it until now – and that’s a bigger shame, I know.

 

I admitted about smoking (while driving) in response to your post #58 (it wasn’t off-topic).  I did so, as my conscience didn’t permit me to shy away by not responding or by responding wrongly/dishonestly.

 

Your words aren’t rude – it’s because of your concern for me. Thanks.  Like I have said before, I will surely try quitting it soon

Honesty is not a Spare Wheel that you pull out when in trouble. It's a Steering Wheel that keeps you on the right path throughout the life's journey.

@Karan, as you would appreciate, further discussion on my personal habit would surely be off-track (please don’t misunderstand that I’m trying to avoid it – in that case, I wouldn’t have admitted in the first place itself).

 

We may, however, continue to discuss in general as to why smoking is not advisable while driving.

Honesty is not a Spare Wheel that you pull out when in trouble. It's a Steering Wheel that keeps you on the right path throughout the life's journey.

@ Pankaj, so nice of you! But I would like to say the day what really require is Will power! my father was a chain smoker (10 packers per day), but my father's will power is too good.... if No than No!

 

My partner Devesh (one who is using Ikon Flari) was also a chain smoker but he quits all of sudden after marriage (he is only 24 yrs old). But my cousin Ravi ..... well he is not quitting and also a chain smoker.... but he is not like you.. he use to Smoke while driving his car. Also, he use to justify smoking that so many non-smoker are suffering from diseases than why u guys are blaming cigarette?

People dont change when you tell them that there is a Better option... They change when they realise that there is No Other Option..

 

Yes ...dats absolutely rite Pankaj....it wud go off track n incase we plan to go ne further abt personal advices n suggestions regarding smoking....we shud open a new thread for smoking n other habits.

 

okay....my point----Smoking not advisable while driving........--its simply because one hand is busy with d ciggy.... which is NOT safe at any point of time while driving !

 

alrite...d needy has been done !!...no escape Pankaj...u'll hav to answer more questions now...lol....(kidding....u may not answer them if u dnt wish to ....)

but... from now on ..its HERE.... n i m copying and pasting Rajiv's last post.....which is where we can continue .....

cheers....

 

@Rajiv, thanks for your concern.  I sincerely understand - will definitely trying using my will power sometime

 

Anyway, coming back to the topic... smoking or using mobile while driving are both dangerous for obvious reasons - all of us should desist from doing so & be sensible/responsible citizens.

Honesty is not a Spare Wheel that you pull out when in trouble. It's a Steering Wheel that keeps you on the right path throughout the life's journey.

n abt mobiles.....a very strange thing in India.....

use of Handsfree devices including bluetooth is allowed in all countries except for India !!!........... Mobile usage in ne form is Strictly Prohibited....!!!!so even if u r wearing ur BLuetooth headset...n get caught......u r entitled for d "award".lol

i dotn think the Handfree and Bluetooth has been banned in India either , only thing is u shud niot keept e mobile in ur ear and taalk , i use a bluetooth headset! moreover i myself have seen many people drivign in one hand andphone in one hand , mind in road and the person whom he is talking , especcialy in city tis really difficult , one has to change gears now and then and above that they talk in phone , i dint see anyone  being caught by driving and talking on the Phone! and u know Karana , once i visted Delhi 3 - 4 years back! and there it was really strict at that time itself of wearing a seat Bel , even passengers! but here even a person who drives will not put seat belts ( NO FINE nor any police will catch u)  but i myself put the seatbelt for my safety and also seen some fellows who have the habbit of putting the seat belts on even though they dotn catch you , thats really nice! but withou wearing a Helmet here will lead you to pay a FINE!

Sri

 

Karan, I suggest read through these discussions from post #21 to 26 (another thread) - on the same subject matter; interesting & meaningful you will find, and will also give answer to your query. Thanks.

Honesty is not a Spare Wheel that you pull out when in trouble. It's a Steering Wheel that keeps you on the right path throughout the life's journey.