Integrity check: what's the most distracted you've been while driving?

CH (MAJ) William Beaver — Sun, 31 May 2015 21:17:37 -0400

Integrity check: what's the worst example of distracted driving you have ever done - off duty, before your military career or down-range? I will admit that before cell phones back in 1987, I could steer my Ford Pinto station wagon with my knees, eat a burger and fries with my left hand, shift gears with my right elbow and hold a drink in my right hand. I should have been a circus clown. I'm very lucky to be alive today. Considering I drove a Ford Pinto wagon! What about you?

Response by SGT Anthony Bussing made May 31 at 2015 9:20 PM

SGT Anthony Bussing — Sun, 31 May 2015 21:20:48 -0400

damn, sir...driving a ford pinto was risky enough without eating and whatnot...lol...its a miracle you lived this long...lol....

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2015 9:21 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 31 May 2015 21:21:27 -0400

I truly concentrate on driving while behind the wheel.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 31 at 2015 10:20 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sun, 31 May 2015 22:20:37 -0400

Against my religion to use my cell phone while I'm driving. I have been known to be slurping a drink or sticking a fry in my face though.

Response by SrA Matthew Knight made Jun 1 at 2015 5:22 AM

SrA Matthew Knight — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 05:22:54 -0400

I have driven with the knees before, though never long. It's usually when I am opening a bottle or something else. The worst I have done would probably be texting and driving. I only ever did in when I was in driving out in the country and I knew no one was coming. Best one was me texting a cop while driving after he blared his siren at me as I passed him moments before (he and I are friends). What's even better (or worse) is the fact that I was under 18 at the time which in the state of ND is a huge no no while driving. People under 18 can't so much as talk on the phone while driving in North Dakota. It was stupid but I chuckle when I think about it.

Response by CH (MAJ) William Beaver made Jun 1 at 2015 6:09 AM

CH (MAJ) William Beaver — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 06:09:26 -0400

I have long since given up my foolhardy driving habits of my youth.

Response by PO3 David Fries made Jun 1 at 2015 6:15 AM

PO3 David Fries — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 06:15:01 -0400

I have been known to eat while I drive. I don't text and drive, and I'll use hands free if I talk on the phone. None of those are the most distracted I've been while driving though. Getting um...how to put this in as good a term as I can. Well we'll just leave it as, my girlfriend at the time was just as distracted.

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Jun 1 at 2015 6:18 AM

SCPO David Lockwood — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 06:18:43 -0400

Sight seeing! Not proud.

Response by Sgt Drea Garcia made Jun 2 at 2015 6:14 PM

Sgt Drea Garcia — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 18:14:43 -0400

I am a habitual offender of looking at houses for sale while driving, I also tend to admire people's landscaping... I just can't help it some people have awesome yards