Reina Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 It is illegal to programme it on the move, I believe. But otherwise, you don't have any evidence and you're making it up. Thought so. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugster Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 The thing is, with most folk it isn't just a quick glance. Theres folk who will stare at the thing for literally miles and barely looking at the road. A friend of mine had his car written off when some idiot ploughed into the back of him while using sat nav. When my mate asked the guy what he was playing at he came out with "I never saw you, I'm lost and was programming my satnav". The police didn't seem to give a f**k At the end of the day its an unnecessary distraction from the road. Its only a matter of time until there is evidence about the dangers posed. i.e. you have no evidence. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud2beabuddy Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 It is illegal to programme it on the move, I believe.But otherwise, you don't have any evidence and you're making it up. Thought so. In my opinion its an unnecessary distraction and thats why I will never use one. Just like I'd never use my mobile at the wheel. At the end of the day, if you have an ounce of common sense then you would just buy a £5 map rather than waste hundreds of pounds on a sat nav. P.S. I admit theres no evidence to back up my opinion but I'm not making anything up so theres no need so snooty. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reina Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I'm not being snooty, I'm just stating the facts. I'll be snooty if you like, though. I'm good at that. But I usually reserve it for work. As for buying a map...that's all well and good when you have your journey planned before you set off, and that's what I usually do. The sat nav is just a back up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugster Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 In my opinion its an unnecessary distraction and thats why I will never use one. Just like I'd never use my mobile at the wheel.At the end of the day, if you have an ounce of common sense then you would just buy a £5 map rather than waste hundreds of pounds on a sat nav. P.S. I admit theres no evidence to back up my opinion but I'm not making anything up so theres no need so snooty. Yeah, because reading a map at the wheel is SOOOO much safer! :lol: :lol: And you can get a Sat Nav for less than £50 these days - hardly hundreds of pounds 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud2beabuddy Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I'm not being snooty, I'm just stating the facts. I'll be snooty if you like, though. I'm good at that. But I usually reserve it for work.As for buying a map...that's all well and good when you have your journey planned before you set off, and that's what I usually do. The sat nav is just a back up. Fair play if you can afford hundreds of pounds for a "back-up" option. I wasn't suggesting that you personally were one of the dafties who constantly watches the screen, I was just stating that they certainly are out there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbl Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 At the end of the day, if you have an ounce of common sense then you would just buy a £5 map rather than waste hundreds of pounds on a sat nav. So having a sat nav giv you verbal commands is dangerous...but scrutinising a cheap and very, very small map on the move is perfectly okay? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugster Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Fair play if you can afford hundreds of pounds for a "back-up" option. I wasn't suggesting that you personally were one of the dafties who constantly watches the screen, I was just stating that they certainly are out there. Honestly, where are you getting this "hundreds" of pounds pish from? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud2beabuddy Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Yeah, because reading a map at the wheel is SOOOO much safer! And you can get a Sat Nav for less than £50 these days - hardly hundreds of pounds Where did I suggest that anyone should read a map at the wheel? Buy a map, if you are unsure of the journey plan it before you leave. If its a particularly long journey then you'll be making stops anyway so when you stop you can plan the next part. Simple and cheap. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Sounds to me that you're gibbering shite. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud2beabuddy Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I'm very sorry for having an opinion folks. Sorry to have badmouthed your precious sat navs. Humblest apologies. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I'm very sorry for having an opinion folks. Sorry to have badmouthed your precious sat navs.Humblest apologies. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbl Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I'm very sorry for having an opinion folks. Sorry to have badmouthed your precious sat navs.Humblest apologies. For the record, I don't have a sat nav. Furthermore, your attempt to guilt trip the forum will come to naught! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Phoenix Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 For the record, I don't have a sat nav. Furthermore, your attempt to guilt trip the forum will come to naught! Be honest, you don't have a car never mind a Sat Nav. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud2beabuddy Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 For the record, I don't have a sat nav. Furthermore, your attempt to guilt trip the forum will come to naught! I aint trying to guilt trip anyone. We'll just have to agree to disagree. I'm happy with my map and sense of direction and they're happy with their sat navs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrgirl Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Be honest, you don't have a car never mind a Sat Nav. The sat nav would be worth more than his car 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbl Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Be honest, you don't have a car never mind a Sat Nav. for the record I do have a car. It may be SORN, but its still my car! And my nag, that bloody cheese on toast thread, I want to go to bed, but its one of the most entertaining threads in ages! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Phoenix Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Reina is spoiling everyone's fun tonight. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reina Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 It's because I'm a hormonal boot, don't you know? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Phoenix Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 It's because I'm a hormonal boot, don't you know? I'm glad you said that and not oddjob. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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