Are smoking drivers are a safety issue?

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  1. Lepton1

    Lepton1 Road Train Member

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    I quit smoking 20 times a day.
     
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  3. BillStep

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    maybe. Here's my question. Do you think it would be unprofessional if I told a driver at the shipper he can have some of my pilot points to take a shower and wash his clothes? Asking for a friend.
     
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  4. SteerTire

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    Only if you instruct him NOT to park on the fuel islands
     
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  5. buddyd157

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    perfectly fine to go about telling him, he stinks.

    i don't feel the least bit offended, you want to do this.

    i am answering for a friend.
     
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  6. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    Yeah, smokers aren't going to smell it on thier clothes.

    If it's that noticable then I would want to know, wouldn't anyone?

    Don't just tell them they stink. That could mean anything. Tell them what the smell is with some couth at least. No problem with that.
     
  7. SteerTire

    SteerTire Road Train Member

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    You wouldn’t last 5 minutes in my moms car lol

    And it’s a great car ;) We’re shooting for a listing in world records. Worlds largest ashtray.
     
  8. BillStep

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    I wish it was just smoke that hit me. I would have taken that. It was something far worse. It lingered in the shipping office for several minutes. It almost initiated my gag reflex. I know parking in the fuel island is taboo for showers however can we just make this one exception. Please.
     
  9. Rideandrepair

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    Most Smokers know they stink. More so now as most don’t smoke.25 yrs ago, I worked with an ####### who loved to tell Me I stink from smoke and would soon be dead from it. He never smoked, but died of lung cancer 15 yrs ago. Karma? I don’t know. I’m smoking now as usual, however days of nicotine are numbered for Me. Time to cut them loose. To each his own, I’m going enjoy a few more ( packs ) this week, but I’m Committed ( and cornered by loved ones ).
     
  10. WesternPlains

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    There is the theory that Stress is the biggest cause of cancer. That guy was stressed. Definitely.
     
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  11. Rideandrepair

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    I’m convinced of it. Theory has been proven, stress increases free radicals in blood system. More you have bouncing around aimlessly the greater chance of connecting. ( something like that)
     
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