Contained Road Rage: Driving Stories

[Nydex]

Most likely all of us are more in agreement, than this thread trying to show.

We most likely are, I'm just a bit shit at expressing myself sometimes

 

[Varallo]

I completely agree with @Nydex. It’s honestly strange that we still need to debate whether it’s acceptable to drive while high. In my country, the risk of being involved in an accident after using cannabis is estimated to be two to three times higher. On top of that, when you look at fatal accidents, depending upon the study the data show that around 30% to 40% of those drivers had active quantities of thc in their blood, and beyond that it’s truly terrible sad that they died, these where not only single sided accidents.

To argue about what would be a “safe” amount to take before driving is strange, since there simply isn’t one. Laws and culture may differ from country to country, but putting other people’s lives in danger just because you want to drive and be high is indefensible.

Anyway I don’t have much else to say about this, because it’s so obvious. I really hope anyone reading who is still debating themselves if they should get a little high before getting into their car really thinks about this. The amount of suffering that comes from accidents is staggering, to at least minimize the risks factors is an act of care, and one of the simplest and most human things we can do for one another.

 

[The Kraken]

Who am I to judge, after all? F

Great question.

Exfuckinactly. This is a humor thread. One person admitted to driving stoned (i didn't notice them endorse it, just shared their experience). This thread is for everyone to enjoy, so let's be nice, otherwise I'll be mean.

 

[northape]

To turn the tide, who noticed a subtle humor in the upper right corner of the GIF?

Edit: This thread represents road rage very well. Posts are cars, and we all want to get home asap.

 

[The Kraken]

Anyway I don’t have much else to say about this, because it’s so obvio

argue about what would be a “safe” amount to take before driving is strange,

There are acceptable limits for driving on alcohol...
Guess it's not that strange a discussion afterall. Not that obvious afterall.

 

[Varallo]

There are acceptable limits for driving on alcohol...
Guess it's not that strange a discussion afterall. Not that obvious afterall.

I understand that octopuses that usually devour ships are less informed on the effects of alcohol in traffic

So even when humans drink below the legal limit they significantly increase (like 4 times as likely) the risk of being in an accident. So legality is, like in the war on drugs, is not an very good metric.

 

[fink]

All debate aside, there is one fact that Nydex mentioned that is undeniable. If you kill someone with your car while intoxicated in any way, you will never find peace on the question 'what if I was sober?'

The loved ones of the victim will have the same dilemma.

The courtroom will definitely consider it a pertinent factor.

Full honesty, I've driven under the influence in one way or another many times in 25 years of driving. I also used to lean towards being a bit stoned makes me more cautious.

But as a parent now and sadly having witnessed a number of nasty accidents, one involving children swiped off the curb by a drunk nurse, I cannot live with myself at even the thought of my actions causing such misery.

At least when I'm stone cold sober and following the driving laws the term 'accident' is applicable. If under the influence how could I lie to myself that it was no one's fault?

 

[The Kraken]

To everyone: the point is, no one is in a position to insult anyone else's intelligence here. What is seen be obvious is based off cultural norms and what information is had.

I also don't like how this is Europeans vs Americans right now. There are many states in the US where cannabis is legal. Extend understanding before you wanna judge.

Ima clean this thread up. Don't mess it up again.

 

[fink]

Hey Kraken, one thing I love about nexus threads is the organic way topics can get de-railed but still end in worthwhile discussion.

Please excuse my late input, I have a habit of making brain noises and not always at the most appropriate moments.

 

[The Kraken]

Hey Kraken, one thing I love about nexus threads is the organic way topics can get de-railed but still end in worthwhile discussion.

Please excuse my late input, I have a habit of making brain noises and not always at the most appropriate moments.

*scratches head with tentacle.

I will consider leaving it as is.

 

[Voidmatrix]

I was today year's old when I learned I'm apparently an idiot. Oh well

One love

 

[fink]

*kneels down and makes the symbol of the all-seeing tentacle in acquiescence*

 

[northape]

This one went off the rails for sure. My comment about Europeans vs Americans was a joke, but somehow everything here got very serious.
Sure, there are lots of differences even locally, and nothing is black and white in the world. I don't know what this discussion is about at this point

 

[fink]

Well, it's about our combined brain noises, well timed or not. Like every other thread.

 

[The Kraken]

This is absolutely ridiculous, driving while under influence is extremely dangerous, illegal, and irresponsible. Putting you and everyone on the road at risk, stop doing this!

Varallo - driving while under the influence of any substances is one of the stupidest and most irresponsible things one can do, and thousands of people lose their lives on the roads every single day because of certain individuals that don't think DUI is a problem and that they're "fine".

Vivacious responses like this derailed the thread.

 

[northape]

Vivacious responses like this detailed the thread.

We should have moved that discussion to some other section at that point. But yeah, stuff happens. That's life.

 

[Nydex]

I'm sorry for derailing the discussion. And I understand why some people drive under the influence, and that it's not as black or white as it might seem at first. But I still think driving under the influence of a sedating substance in particular (even though any intoxicating substance counts as well) is an irresponsible thing to do. Of course, you are free to do that if you want to, nobody can stop you, especially when it's legal where you live. But I will stand by my point that when a critical moment of lightning-fast reaction and/or perfect precision is needed, I would much rather trust my life in the hands of someone that is sober than someone that is "functionally" high. That's just me though, so you can ignore me and move on with this thread.

 

[The Kraken]

So, I'm driving today, and this truck is in the left lane, going slower than I'd like, so I rode up on that ass. I gave him opportunity to get in the right lane, to which he never did. When he saw i got in that lane to pass him, he decided to speed up. Oh yeah?! You wanna be a child like that? Okay, I got you. I popped over to yet another right lane and then sped up and still ended up on front of him.

That is one of the goofiest things to me. Let me pass, we ain't in elementary school.

 

[windyshaman]

I understand why you feel that way, but disclaimer I am a functional stoner. I can recall the first time I ever got high, my friends wanted to take me out and asked if I wanted to drive, but I could barely even walk to the car! I absolutely did not drive but I'll never forget the offer because it struck me as totally insane.

15 years later, it has long stopped having disorienting effects on me. It's basically just a mood enhancer / stabilizer for me. I think it's pretty unfair to put it on the same level as alcohol, but to each their own.

You shoulda ignored that one...

I would take a "functional stoner" driving like a normal human being over an absolutely sober, clinical idiot driving like the road belongs to him/her - on any given day. Not everyone is of the same opinion.

 

[ommani]

It's a wild west there in America. How can we fathom their mindset?

It’s true… in the land of the free, anything goes… unless, of course, it contradicts the policies of Uncle Sam, but we don’t need to talk about that… anyway, cheeseburgers (with American cheese) literally grown on trees around here… instead of water, Budweiser brand beer flows in the rivers and streams… in effect, all the fish are in a perpetual state of intoxication, which makes them easier to catch (for sport)… we don’t eat fish around here, American beef only… you got a problem with that, let’s settle it in the octagon… don’t let your mouth write a check that your a$$ can’t cash… that is unless, you want your country to become the 51st state of the greatest nation on earth