The Driving Trigger

Smoking a cigarette while driving can be a common routine. But quitting smoking means dealing with those smoking triggers. Here’s how to re-learn how to drive without a cigarette. It will help you when quit day rolls around and you actually quit smoking.

1. Don’t Light Up Right Away
Break your normal routine. Put the keys in the ignition but don’t automatically start smoking. Just take a deep breath. Drive away and wait five minutes, THEN you can have a cigarette.

2. Wait Until The End
The next time you’re behind the wheel, try waiting until the END of your drive to have a cigarette. If you’re gonna turn on the radio, change that routine as well. Put on a new station for a few days.

3. Clean Up
 Try putting an air freshener in your car or have the car cleaned. Maybe having that nice new-car smell will make driving less of a smoking trigger.

4. Keep Your Hands Occupied
 If you’re stuck in traffic, do something else with your hands. Dashboard drumming, anyone? Okay, park your car and get out. NOW you can smoke a cigarette. Wow. It is actually possible to drive without smoking. Who knew?