The "Do Not Ride With List"

Retired Navy,
You can nicely tell the driver at the end of the ride that you felt his driving was unsafe but I doubt you will get a good reception. We all want to get where we are going safely but the reality is that you chose to get in the car with him. That's one of the only drawbacks of slugging. The best advice I can give you is to do what you did and alert other slugs to his bad driving practices. You now also know that he is an unsafe driver and you have the right not to ride with him again. I am constantly making mental notes as to which drivers I will and will/not ride with again.

I may have put this in the wrong area first. I apologize if it is a double entry, but it's important.

When previously stationed here I was a driver for a couple years. Not that I'm back, retired, I am a slug. After three months of slugging, I have to bring to every one's attention a relatively new driver that is beyond dangerous.

He drives a 91 Black Nissan Pathfinder, NC Plates on the back 91BLKBTY, and a red Mid-eastern style front place. This man is an African-American Navy Supply Corps Commander. The entire ride he was on the phone with the cable company or talking with friends of his. The real problem is his vehicle is a stick shift. so when shifting he had one hand on the cell phone and the other on the stick shift, and nothing on the wheel.

Since I haven't encountered this before, what is the proper way to tell a driver his driver is inappropriate?

Thank you.

KNLNGUS is only inappropriate if it isn't dirty-LOL.

Live Long and Prosper
-That's Hilarious, can I get that on my license plate?

So when are the Do Not Ride flyers going to start being distributed in the parking lots? Maybe a code of slug driver conduct? Slug issued tickets for poor conduct? Take picture of the drivers and thier cars and post them on the net?

Arguing on the internet is like the special olympics, no matter who wins, you're still retarded

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Originally posted by SlugBuddy
[br]You guys are again ranting on this forum when the purpose of this forum is to inform other slugs/drivers about the "DO NOT RIDE LIST". If you want to rant and rave, start another forum (it's quite easy to do) and do your ranting there. The sole purpose of this one is to warn people about unsafe/unsanitary conditions. There is nothing wrong with posting as much information about an unsafe driver because that is the only way the other slugs will know who to steer clear of. KNLNGUS, you stated that if you have an unsafe or uncomfortable ride home that you make a mental note of it and don't ride with that person again. Don't you think that if someone is an unsafe driver that others should benefit from that knowledge, not just yourself? Had you known about that particular driver due to this forum, you maybe wouldn't have ridden with them in the first place? Don't forget that we are a team and we need to look out for one another and not just be selfish and only think about yourself!! Now let's move this conversation to another thread and stick to the "DO NOT RIDE LIST" (and yes, please include the plate numbers whenever possible).

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SlugBuddy. Yes Daddy. BUT... Uhm. Well. Doah. You obviously did not read my 1st post on page 7. I specifically wrote: "I agree with posting comments about situations which can make someone feel uncomfortable."

and went on further to say...

"No one can prevent anyone from posting information concerning someone's vehicle description or tag number AND perhaps this may be the best way to get the information out. I think an accurate description of the person, make & model, offense, and destination is enough. BUT, I'm willing to bet that there is a whole lot of embellishing in posts. Embellishing everything from speed, to smell, to cleanliness, you name it. Why, because we are all perfect here at Slug-Lines.com! We all drive an immaculate 47k 2004 Lexus and our own driving behavior is so impeccable that we are afforded the opportunity to complain about a good thing and when we complain we always find a way to put the nicest twist or spin on our post that reflects truth with such tact and diplomacy."

So get off your pedestal SlugBuddy. If you haven't gotten the gist of what I was saying then you won't get it. In addition to many members saying that they are less apt to remember a specific license plate number - I AM SAYING I THINK POSTING SOMEONE'S LICENSE PLATE IS A BIT EXCESSIVE. Do you hear me now. Whether no one will remember a license plate (which does have truth to it) OR that others feel posting a license plate might be a bit excessive is great. It shows us that other people do not think EXACTLY like you do. As if. Doah.

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Originally posted by Uhura
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Originally posted by getmehome pweeze
[br]KNLNGUS- what exactly does that stand for, because, phonetically, it sounds a little dirty and innapropriate to me. Just wondering.


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KNLNGUS is only inappropriate if it isn't dirty-LOL.

Live Long and Prosper

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Uhura, I meant to thank you for commenting on the Handle. Thanks! And your response to getmehome pweeze is hilarious.

The purpose of this thread was to report drivers who were unsafe drivers or the vehicle was a garbage can.

Any other gripe like the music being too loud or not the right station is a vent.

I just want everyone to be safe/clean and aware. [;)]

Dina