What distracts you more while driving/riding?

**Big Dan** · 6th September 2009, 19:41

This thread has been in my head for a while but only till now i thought i'd share.

After as of the 1st Nov there will be a cell ban, got me thinking(yes it hurt) what is it that distracts most drivers.

I've often found myself trying to open a drink or pie while driving and spilling some pie or losing the lid of the drink i find doing this more distracting than talking on the phone

I know this mainly applies to cage drivers but i've seen a few riders doing some really crazy things while riding from texting to putting on make up to even talking on the phone

Poll to follow

**YellowDog** · 6th September 2009, 19:44

Talking to another person, whether they are in the car or on the phone is a serious distraction.

**mattian** · 6th September 2009, 19:45

the eye candy factor has to be one of the most underestimated hazards of the rider.... particularly common in the Spring/Summer months. I know I should have my eyes on the road but, I just can't help myself.... and, when they make eye contact back at you, well then its all over rover.

**Maha** · 6th September 2009, 19:45

Voting on polls distracts me the most from my otherwise intellectual online persona...

**Big Dave** · 6th September 2009, 19:47

Boobs.

**CookMySock** · 6th September 2009, 19:51

Passengers doing stupid shit in the car, like throwing things or popping balloons. A fast way to become an ex-passenger. First time, one annoyed but polite warning given, second time I pull over and explain it again in excruciating detail, third time they walk. Very distracting indeed.

Not much distracts me on my bike.

Steve

**Little Miss Trouble** · 6th September 2009, 19:53

Originally Posted by mattian

the eye candy factor has to be one of the most underestimated hazards of the rider.... particularly common in the Spring/Summer months. I know I should have my eyes on the road but, I just can't help myself.... and, when they make eye contact back at you, well then its all over rover.

They aren't making eye contact, they're checking out the bike

nothing to do with you whatsoever

**Mom** · 6th September 2009, 19:55

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Boobs.

I am more of an arse man myself

**Leyton** · 6th September 2009, 20:00

... had a moment today where all riding dutys were abandoned for a very distracting eye candy moment...

**mattian** · 6th September 2009, 20:00

Originally Posted by Miss.L

They aren't making eye contact, they're checking out the bike

nothing to do with you whatsoever

Is that really true? in my experience I have found most chicks.... opps, sorry I mean, women, quite indiferrent about bikes. If they are checking me out then, its definately me on the bike they are checking out...... in other words, the whole package

I have never seen a chick/lady/woman checking out my bike when its parked on the side of the road.

**Little Miss Trouble** · 6th September 2009, 20:09

Originally Posted by mattian

Is that really true? in my experience I have found most chicks.... opps, sorry I mean, women, quite indiferrent about bikes. If they are checking me out then, its definately me on the bike they are checking out...... in other words, the whole package

I have never seen a chick/lady/woman checking out my bike when its parked on the side of the road.

Nope, sorry to burst your bubble, most women do secretly love bikes, or at least the 'idea' of bikes.

I've been known to stop conversation mid sentence when a sexy bike goes past, most of the time I couldn't give a rats who the rider is though.

**Voltaire** · 6th September 2009, 20:10

Today I was driving,
Distractions included:
A Vincent Comet from the early 50's overtaking cars!!!
A Triumph Trident ( real one not the Hinkley replica)
A guy sitting out the window of a car on the Motorway, near the Meremere drags.
The guy on the bike who could not wait for 10 seconds in his lane to turn right, swerved in front of me without indicating and held me up while he turned right.
A load of free range chickens on the side of the motorway near Takanini.
The kids fighting in the back...
Greenday blaring on the stereo...
The Mach One Mustang with a supercharger..
Some nutters on Harleys with their ladies on the back cutting in and out of the lanes.
...far too much to try and text it all whist driving...

**Leyton** · 6th September 2009, 20:17

Originally Posted by voltaire

...far too much to try and text it all whist driving...

lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**mattian** · 6th September 2009, 20:19

Originally Posted by Miss.L

Nope, sorry to burst your bubble, most women do secretly love bikes, or at least the 'idea' of bikes.

I've been known to stop conversation mid sentence when a sexy bike goes past, most of the time I couldn't give a rats who the rider is though.

ok well.... this conversation could go round and round in circles. You may be right but, I prefer to believe that they are checking me out instead. It helps me to compensate for my average sized penis thankyou very much