dangsi
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went out with mates go kartin and managed to break 2 ribs and trap a nerve in my back and sprain both my arms ad rist not a good week
my qusetion is other then pain killers i was given and gels and stuff they now said i cant drive my car for 6 to 8 weeks because of drugs and healing etc
what would happen if i drive my car as 6 to 8 weeks is ages not to drive a car ??
any help would be great 
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K2 GTi
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I wouldn't drive mate you don't sound in a safe way to drive...
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Haimsey
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Dont know for sure, but would insurance cover you still?
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dannymccann
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Should say:
The painkillers will make you drowsy and you wont be able to stay awake for a boring constant activity like driving, no matter how hard you try
The trapped nerve in your back will probably mean you cant look both ways as you should do when exiting junctions etc, plus it may do extra damage
The sprained arms and *wrists* will mean you are not in constant complete control of your steering wheel, and thus putting extra unneeded pressure on these joints will mean they take longer to heal / dont heal at all / get made worse
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Gareth
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would guess at insurance being invalid, maybe 6 points 
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MarkM
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What could happen?
You may die TBH.
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dangsi
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quote:
Originally posted by dannymccann
Should say:
The painkillers will make you drowsy and you wont be able to stay awake for a boring constant activity like driving, no matter how hard you try
The trapped nerve in your back will probably mean you cant look both ways as you should do when exiting junctions etc, plus it may do extra damage
The sprained arms and *wrists* will mean you are not in constant complete control of your steering wheel, and thus putting extra unneeded pressure on these joints will mean they take longer to heal / dont heal at all / get made worse
yea see your point just have to put up with it and not drive till it heals as like you say will take longer to heal and its very painfull as it is so il leave the car in the garage and get lifts every where if needs be
cheers
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Ian W
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I'd guess at being told your not medically fit to drive would end up with the same punishment as having no license if you had a crash.
Ever thought your being told not to drive for a good reason 
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dangsi
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Originally posted by Ian W
I'd guess at being told your not medically fit to drive would end up with the same punishment as having no license if you had a crash.
Ever thought your being told not to drive for a good reason
yea i see there point in not drivein just its a long time but i think its best that i dont drive till every think is sorted out
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dangsi
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oh well i better dust the xbox off and use it as gonna get really bored doin sod all
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richc
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How hard was you driving? Ive come back with bruises before thats about it 
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dangsi
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the karts do 60 mph my mate put me in to a tire wall at 50ish
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Butler
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What painkillers are you on? Dont think your meant to drive on codeine. Hospital gave me them last week, made me soo drowsy.
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Andrew
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quote:
Originally posted by dangsi
the karts do 60 mph my mate put me in to a tire wall at 50ish
I did that, fuckin hurts
Got off lucky and bruised my ribs.
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dangsi
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Originally posted by Andrew
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Originally posted by dangsi
the karts do 60 mph my mate put me in to a tire wall at 50ish
I did that, fuckin hurts
Got off lucky and bruised my ribs.
yea really bloody hurts , bein bored dont help either
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sand-eel
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I've got a big scar on my back from go-karting 
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Andrew
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Originally posted by dangsi
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Originally posted by Andrew
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Originally posted by dangsi
the karts do 60 mph my mate put me in to a tire wall at 50ish
I did that, fuckin hurts
Got off lucky and bruised my ribs.
yea really bloody hurts , bein bored dont help either
Did you have the correct kit on? The padded Jacket saved me!
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dangsi
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Originally posted by Andrew
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Originally posted by dangsi
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Originally posted by Andrew
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Originally posted by dangsi
the karts do 60 mph my mate put me in to a tire wall at 50ish
I did that, fuckin hurts
Got off lucky and bruised my ribs.
yea really bloody hurts , bein bored dont help either
Did you have the correct kit on? The padded Jacket saved me!
all we had was a light race suit no protection at all really and gloves and helmet no paded jackets there
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Andrew
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Probably worth sorting out better kit next time
Can be good fun 
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dangsi
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Originally posted by Andrew
Probably worth sorting out better kit next time
Can be good fun
they supplied the kit i just paid for the time on the track , we had to sign a disclaimer as well oter wise we couldnt have a go
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Anty
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Same as drink and drive = dangerous..
druged up = dangerous poss kill some one or your self
STAY OF THE ROAD !!
ITS FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD.
[Edited on 03-04-2009 by Anty]
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dangermouse2503
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I've just been given the all clear to drive again from the hospital after breaking my foot pal and been through same legal discrepencies.
From a law point of view, you would not be insured in the event of an accident.
Also, if you've been given advice not to work due to your injuries and you go into work and have/cause an accident as a result ofthem, you'd be liable and your employers liability insurance would not cover you.
Hope it helps pal and hope your injuries heal soon, know what its like having your car there and not being able to drive it
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Just drive you'll be fine mate. 
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