Fiat Coupe Forum
- Founded by Kayjey & James Northam
- Funded by the Club for the benefit of all owners
Fiat Coupe Club UK
join the club
Fiat Coupe Forum
 
» Announced
    Posting images


» Related sites
    Main club site
    fiatcoupe.net


» External data
    owners listed
 
Who's Online Now
0 registered members (), 197 guests, and 5 spiders.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Forum Statistics
Forums69
Topics113,628
Posts1,341,373
Members1,807
Most Online731
Jan 14th, 2020
Top Posters(All Time)
barnacle 33,568
stan 32,122
Theresa 23,303
PeteP 21,522
bockers 21,071
JimO 17,917
Nigel 17,367
Edinburgh 16,835
RSS Feeds
Club Events
Club Information
Track Events
Rolling Road/RWYB
Social Events
Non-UK Events
Coupé Related Chat
Coupé Spotting
Coupé News/Press
Buying/Selling Advice
Insuring a Coupé
Basic FAQ's
How to Guides
Forum Issues
Technical Problems
General Maintenance
Styling
Tuning
Handling
ICE and Alarm
Coupés for Sale
Coupés Wanted
Parts for Sale
Parts Wanted
Group Buys
Business Forum
Other Vehicles for Sale/Wanted
Other Items for Sale/Wanted
Haggling/Offers
Ebay links
Other Cars
Other Websites
General Chat
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Don't text whilst driving.......... #894040
04/09/2009 20:53
04/09/2009 20:53

J
Jef_uk
Unregistered
Jef_uk
Unregistered
J



There's a message here....
edit :: Sorry cut and pasted title blush

Last edited by Jef_uk; 04/09/2009 21:05.
Re: Don't text whilst driving.......... [Re: ] #894594
06/09/2009 16:12
06/09/2009 16:12
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,477
Birmingham City Centre!
MattyB Offline
My job on the forum
MattyB  Offline
My job on the forum

Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,477
Birmingham City Centre!
Ooh my that really shocked me. Its very disturbing but the thing that really got me the most was seeing that baby frown


Ex Coupe Owner - Unfortunate Peugeot driver!
Re: Don't text whilst driving.......... [Re: MattyB] #894600
06/09/2009 16:52
06/09/2009 16:52

T
Truffle
Unregistered
Truffle
Unregistered
T



The Tom Jones adverts are a little out of place.

Indeed a shocking video, let down by the dodgy squelching sound effects.

Re: Don't text whilst driving.......... [Re: ] #894776
06/09/2009 20:20
06/09/2009 20:20

E
Enforcer
Unregistered
Enforcer
Unregistered
E



Let's hope it works for some. Unfortunately, a large part of the target audience is too stupid to get the message.

Re: Don't text whilst driving.......... [Re: ] #894860
06/09/2009 22:19
06/09/2009 22:19
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 2,084
Pontypool
mr_tickle Offline
Club member 1455
mr_tickle  Offline
Club member 1455
Competition Level

Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 2,084
Pontypool
Most days while commuting I see someone texting and driving teacher

Very rarely is it anyone other that a teenage girl ?


[Linked Image]
Re: Don't text whilst driving.......... [Re: mr_tickle] #895090
07/09/2009 13:49
07/09/2009 13:49
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 6,568
Northampton England
Sedicivalvole Offline
Club member 2092
Sedicivalvole  Offline
Club member 2092
Forum is my life

Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 6,568
Northampton England
Agree the baby was the shocking part.


Vinci Grey LE
Alfa 147 GTA 3.2 V6
BMW E92 M3 4.0 V8
Fiat Tipo Sedicivalvole 2.0 16v ABS
Re: Don't text whilst driving.......... [Re: Sedicivalvole] #897990
11/09/2009 18:43
11/09/2009 18:43
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,694
Midlands
MCMike Offline
Club member 2095
MCMike  Offline
Club member 2095
Forum is my job

Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,694
Midlands
I saw a woman texting with one hand and holding a fag in the other hand recently whilst 'driving'

unbelievable...


1972 Triumph Stag
1984 Alfasud TI
1999 Fiat Coupe Turbo LE
2005 350Z




Re: Don't text whilst driving.......... [Re: MCMike] #898133
11/09/2009 21:35
11/09/2009 21:35
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 21,071
Chertsey in the Thames
bockers Offline
Hon Club Member 007
bockers  Offline
Hon Club Member 007
Forum Fossil

Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 21,071
Chertsey in the Thames
You're telling me. How does anyone text one handed laugh

Re: Don't text whilst driving.......... [Re: MCMike] #898252
12/09/2009 01:44
12/09/2009 01:44
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 23,303
North Wales
Theresa Offline
Former Presidentessa Club member 58
Theresa  Offline
Former Presidentessa Club member 58
Forum Fossil

Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 23,303
North Wales
Originally Posted By: MCMike
I saw a woman texting with one hand and holding a fag in the other hand recently whilst 'driving'

unbelievable...


Wasn't me laugh

Re: Don't text whilst driving.......... [Re: MCMike] #898484
12/09/2009 15:47
12/09/2009 15:47

B
belfastjohn
Unregistered
belfastjohn
Unregistered
B



Originally Posted By: MCMike
I saw a woman texting with one hand and holding a fag in the other hand


My sex life in a nutshell laugh

Re: Don't text whilst driving.......... [Re: ] #898503
12/09/2009 16:52
12/09/2009 16:52

M
MrB
Unregistered
MrB
Unregistered
M



That kind of thing should be played to every single teenage driver on the day they take their test!

The amount of kids that kill or are killed, especially around here, is shocking, hopefully something like this might make them stop and think. Mind, losing their 'mates' for real up here doesn't seem to make much difference to their terrible driving.

I'd go further still with major restrictions on what they can drive, when they can drive, who they can have in the car with them, maximum speeds they can drive at and every car should be fitted with a device that kills mobile signals.

Re: Don't text whilst driving.......... [Re: ] #898523
12/09/2009 18:11
12/09/2009 18:11
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 32,122
Cumbria
stan Offline
Dr. Frankenstan
stan  Offline
Dr. Frankenstan
Forum Demigod

Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 32,122
Cumbria
Originally Posted By: MrB
......and every car should be fitted with a device that kills mobile signals.



Ah, slight snag there, although I fully agree with your sentiments, the Airwave radio system used by all the emergency services uses the mobile network.


[Linked Image]
Re: Don't text whilst driving.......... [Re: ] #898732
13/09/2009 09:24
13/09/2009 09:24
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,477
Birmingham City Centre!
MattyB Offline
My job on the forum
MattyB  Offline
My job on the forum

Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,477
Birmingham City Centre!
Originally Posted By: MrB


I'd go further still with major restrictions on what they can drive, when they can drive, who they can have in the car with them, maximum speeds they can drive at and every car should be fitted with a device that kills mobile signals.



I kinda agree/disagree with this. Could be good to go down the same route at having to be 21 to own a bigger bike....


But to be honest that said i wouldnt of had a Coop & would still be in my 1.2 Punto untill May next year! And i've never had a crash neither do i ever drive recklessly in it.

So, its kinda some individuals spoil it for everyone!


Ex Coupe Owner - Unfortunate Peugeot driver!
Re: Don't text whilst driving.......... [Re: MattyB] #898763
13/09/2009 11:13
13/09/2009 11:13
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 33,568
Berlin
barnacle Offline
Club Member 18 - ex-Minister without Portfolio
barnacle  Offline
Club Member 18 - ex-Minister without Portfolio
Forum Demigod

Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 33,568
Berlin
Rather, some individuals are capable of avoiding the group insanity.


[Linked Image]
Don't get no respect! Coupe Fiat 1994-2000 - an owner's guide <-- clicky!
Re: Don't text whilst driving.......... [Re: barnacle] #898893
13/09/2009 14:51
13/09/2009 14:51

S
splateagle
Unregistered
splateagle
Unregistered
S



Funnily enough I almost posted this link to the NY Times earlier in the week with the same heading, far less graphic but being interactive it's a pretty good demonstration to anyone who thinks they can concentrate on driving while texting, of just how deluded they are.

(link goes to a flash game that tests your ability to change lanes accurately and respond to text messages at the same time. It's on the NY Times website so you may need to register to see the content, I'm not sure if they still do that)

Last edited by splateagle; 13/09/2009 15:06. Reason: just ran it again on my home computer (slower than my work machine) seems a slow computer results in a slower drive making the game easier - shame as on a fast machine you "travel" at a reasonable speed and it's impossible not to hit the gates)
Re: Don't text whilst driving.......... [Re: ] #899143
13/09/2009 21:12
13/09/2009 21:12

E
Enforcer
Unregistered
Enforcer
Unregistered
E



Now THAT is more like it! Brilliant.

Re: Don't text whilst driving.......... [Re: ] #899401
14/09/2009 13:07
14/09/2009 13:07
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 6,568
Northampton England
Sedicivalvole Offline
Club member 2092
Sedicivalvole  Offline
Club member 2092
Forum is my life

Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 6,568
Northampton England
.1 seconds slower missing no gates...


Vinci Grey LE
Alfa 147 GTA 3.2 V6
BMW E92 M3 4.0 V8
Fiat Tipo Sedicivalvole 2.0 16v ABS
Re: Don't text whilst driving.......... [Re: Sedicivalvole] #899688
14/09/2009 22:00
14/09/2009 22:00

C
CoupeNewbie
Unregistered
CoupeNewbie
Unregistered
C



My machine must be too fast ! Couldn't even read the text at the speed the gates were flying past.


Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.1
(Release build 20190129)
PHP: 7.3.33 Page Time: 0.018s Queries: 15 (0.007s) Memory: 0.8150 MB (Peak: 0.9509 MB) Data Comp: Off Server Time: 2024-05-13 05:47:36 UTC