1.  Chatting away on your mobile
2.  Texting away on your mobile
3.  Watching a DVD on your in-dash player
4.  Watching a DVD on your overhead screen that's mounted in the back

uk.rec.lorry-driving
Obviously lorry drivers weren't smart enough to think of it, so I'm giving
them my idea for free, as it is my understanding that all recreational and
fun activities deserve a group of their own!

Two people have told me they push the button when APPLYING the handbrake.  I've never done this.
A quick web search tells me that not pushing it can wear the cogs.  I've never known the cogs to wear, only the cable, and using the button would make no difference to the cable.

im getting a bit worried about this scooby character. His constant tirade
upon Conor (whether worthy or not) is giving me cause for concern. Im
worried about conors safety.
McKev

Oh look, I wonder what this is:
http://tinyurl.com/56szd7
It appears to be me in my car going up Santa Pod. I'm just launching
from the start line so I'm already doing more than the top speed of

They certainly have been quiet for some time now and I bet they are
scratching their bald heads wondering what to do next.
Has nobody heard of 'Not feeding while driving a lorry'?

They have certainly responded to equally stupid ones already so I bet
some of them just won't be able to resist responding to this one.
Has nobody heard of 'Don't feed the troll'?

http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_2284034.html?menu=
"A German lorry driver set fire to his cab after deciding to cook himself
some sausages while driving.
Walter Reckling, 46, kept the small gas cooker for roadside use but decided

As per subject, what is the URL of the site where you can type in a
registration number and it checks whether there is a valid MOT on the
vehicle?

http://tinyurl.com/55nlfs
This little gem's from last year, but still would leave you with your jaws
on the floor!!
Surely an intelligent being was not behind that wheel?

Given that lorries have so many blindspots why is it then not advisable
to have cameras fitted that they could monitor when they can't see.
Can't be that difficult and would save everyone the grief.

It's my understanding that lorry drivers have the above for breakfast, lunch
& dinner.
Now that's what I call 'sound nutrition'!

Just thought I'd share this clip with the group. Apologies to anyone who has
already seen it, but I hadn't before and found it very thought provoking....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny-_wn9mSfI