Sighting; most dangerous Cager distraction yet...

[MrMung]

Yesterday, taking a short ride to run an errand in town...

Stopped at a light, glanced over at the driver stopped also, to my left.

What I saw actually made me shiver.

Here was this 20 something, sitting in the drivers seat, with a LAPTOP on his legs, screen against the wheel...........

Holy Great Mother of God !!!

Needless to say, we allowed him to wonder down the road on his merry way.....way ahead...

I've seen the paper readers, the phone talkers, the eyeliner chicks, but never seen the PC make its way into the Cage...

WTF ????

Be careful out there !!!! You just may get T-boned by some ***** surfing for Brittany news !! :assassin:

 

[Capt. Bob]

Never see that in FLA. Geezers don't know what a laptop is.

Besides most of them let their poodles drive while they nap.

 

[Old Michael]

Besides most of them let their poodles drive while they nap.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[drew231506]

Yea I do that occasionally...

Trying to get some work done on the laptop, headphone in for the cell phone, while eating a sandwich on my way to my next appt.

You have to learn to multitask if theres going to be any time later to ride.

 

[rickysnickers]

Yesterday, taking a short ride to run an errand in town...
Stopped at a light, glanced over at the driver stopped also, to my left.

What I saw actually made me shiver.

Here was this 20 something, sitting in the drivers seat, with a LAPTOP on his legs, screen against the wheel...........

Holy Great Mother of God !!!

Needless to say, we allowed him to wonder down the road on his merry way.....way ahead...

I've seen the paper readers, the phone talkers, the eyeliner chicks, but never seen the PC make its way into the Cage...

WTF ????

Be careful out there !!!! You just may get T-boned by some ***** surfing for Brittany news !! :assassin:

I have one almost as good. There was some guy next to me a at light. He was "driving" a manual transmission car, talking on the cell phone, and eating a hamburger. I guess actually driving the car doesn't really take top priority anymore. Oh, and yes he was eating with both hands as he took off from the light.

Rick

 

[Toecutter]

Saw one once, eating a rice bowl, with chopsticks, as he steered with his knee. Skilz!

Can't remember how many times I've seen somebody reading something against the wheel, while talking on the phone.

Just think of all the cool stuff Californians will find to do with their spare hand when the cell phone earpiece law goes into effect July 1st....

And, once again, I'll be the one getting pulled over, or crunched, while trying to get through the logjam. :angry03:

 

[Old Michael]

Are these really a good idea?

https://www.arkon.com/laptop.php

even WITH the warning...

 

[Dr. Rich]

A new religious sign to assist those that need to multi-task when driving....

 

[Old Michael]

A new religious sign to assist those that need to multi-task when driving....

(genuflecting, ...while watching Tiger "struggle" to hit fairways.)

 

[RsvlFeej]

Here was this 20 something, sitting in the drivers seat, with a LAPTOP on his legs, screen against the wheel...........
the paper readers, the phone talkers, the eyeliner chicks, but never seen the PC make its way into the Cage...

About 2-3 months ago, I saw a guy typing on his laptop on the bench seat in a company pickup - PLUS cell phone to ear, ON Hwy 80E at about 65 mph. I slapped his passenger side mirror to get his attention as I rode by 'cause the ****** was driving so poorly. Pretty sure it made him look up.

In his defense, he was doing a much better job of driving than the 20-something girl I saw using the friggen' lane markers as braille to 'feel' her way down the highway while she was texting on her cell phone (also on 80E between Sacramento and Roseville).

Highway speed in her case was apparently dictated by how emotional her text was - I'd bet she had a 20 mph change in velocity in the 30 seconds I used trying to figure out how to get around her (8-lane freeway and I couldn't think of a safe way to avoid the little twit) or whether I would actually be safer behind her -- where I could keep both eyes on her -- but risk being rear-ended at sub-speed limit speeds by dawdling in the furthest left passing lane. Finally decided a fast pass in the furthest lane and a boatload of distance quickly acquired were my best bets - then I wouldn't have to worry about becoming collateral damage when other cars tried to dodge whatever wreck she was bound to cause...

 

[Checkswrecks]

Seen that! From my post of Sept 12, 07:

After commuting for most of 30 years, you start to think you've seen it all. Cagers on phones is totally normal, as are eating, coffee, reading (newspapers, books, magazines, whatever), writing, typing one-handed on a laptop, make-up applications, and guys tying ties. Every now & then see a little finger play on the commuting partner and even a head-bob or two. But this morning was a double-take.

Coming down the Clara Barton Parkway/Canal Road into DC, I'm slowly coming up on a gent in a better Benz. From the back, the guy's head caught my attention, because he looks like he's bopping to the radio, despite looking all bankerish in his gray hair, pricey ride, and the collar of a suit jacket. Something else was out of place that I couldn't pick up on till I was almost next to him. Oh his hands. Every now and then I'd see one with lots of finger movement.

When I finally got next to him, it hit me. This guy is propping the wheel on his knees (2-lanes of traffic) and wailing on a little gold coronet! I actually slowed to ride next to him for a bit and sure enough, the fingers were flying and he was getting in an extra practice session! I guess there are some things besides smoking that the spouse won't let in the house? Sounded like he knew what he was doing, but

Bob

 

[FJRandy]

When I finally got next to him, it hit me. This guy is propping the wheel on his knees (2-lanes of traffic) and wailing on a little gold coronet!

You sure it wasn't a skin flute?

 

[uctofeej]

Saw one once, eating a rice bowl, with chopsticks, as he steered with his knee. Skilz!

Now that's just showin' off. I can barely eat a rice bowl with chop sticks while sitting at a table.

 

[stellarsteve]

Never see that in FLA. Geezers don't know what a laptop is.Besides most of them let their poodles drive while they nap.

Oh contraire, I once saw a guy with a laptop on the passenger seat and a webcam on the dash. Morning rush hour traffic, he is weaving all over the place trying to "get the perfect shot". *******

 

[otrfjr]

Yesterday on the way home from work, 3-lanes moving at and above 70 mph, moderate traffic I spotted a car coming up from behind in the left lane doing at least 15, maybe 20 mph faster than everyone else. I'm in the center lane, slow semi on the right, somewhat faster semi in front of me, and a 3rd semi in the left lane passing the other two trucks. The car flies up behind the semi in the left lane, slams on its brakes, and then I notice slight swerving. I look in and seen a young kid texting with his Blackberry/phone, eyes down, 20 feet from the back of the semi moving 75+ mph.

 

[HotRodZilla]

If you were close enuff to see the computer in the *****'s lap, u were close enuff to put a boot print on one of the doors. Gets their attention every time. FYI...I once pulled a lady over for breast-feeding her infant while driving at speed on the freeway. She thought it was ok cuz she had her cruise control on. WTF???

 

[Bustanut joker]

If you were close enuff to see the computer in the *****'s lap, u were close enuff to put a boot print on one of the doors.

Not a good idea . You're at a distinct disadvantage dood.

I, as well as the others here who've spent time behind the wheel of "large cars" could tell ya stories all night. The xxx things we've seen could make a best seller

:jester:

 

[krashdragon]

Are these really a good idea?https://www.arkon.com/laptop.php

even WITH the warning...

Maybe someone had some sense...

"Previously: $49.95

Sale: $39.95

Discontinued Item"

mary

 

[HotRodZilla]

Not a good idea . You're at a distinct disadvantage dood.

I, as well as the others here who've spent time behind the wheel of "large cars" could tell ya stories all night. The xxx things we've seen could make a best seller

:jester:

OK...I was kidding........well...half-kidding.