I was going to suggest sugar free lollipops!!
I found it hard to be a passenger for a short while as you do get a bit bored in the car.Also my husband smokes whilst driving so that tempted me even more.
Now I just chew gum and savor the fresh minty taste,knowing i don't smell anymore!Also,crank the volume up on the radio and sing your little heart out - it works for me (even though you do get some funny looks!)
After a few drives it'll get easier,i promise.It's just another little habit that once broken a few times,doesn't seem so hard to avoid xx

I can totally relate I always smoked while in the car and this is my hardest time and I'm in my car alot. I don't have any advice I have just been struggling through, My car smells much better and I just tell myself I don't smoke anymore so I don't!!

cinnamin toothpiks

I can relate to this one. I used to love smoking while driving. I agree with Kelly, it's just another one of those activities that we have to do as a non-smoker a few times to get used to it. We literally have to re-learn how to drive without cigarettes. I have found it helpful to carry a bottle of water with me in the car. Take a little sip now and then. It keeps your mouth fresh and gives you a little hand-to-mouth activity as well.

Yep me too....I crank up the tunes and sing my heart out! Always carry along some water and the cinnamon sticks sound like a really good idea. Hang in there!

I also had that problem exspecially that I drive for a living, but what I found after some time is that driving became less stressfull! nows theres a plus to look forward to

I eat tootsie pops when I drive...

I was going to say SF candy.....but, sometimes I pretend I am smoking a straw....I am sure neighboring vehicles think I am nuts.

The car was the first place I had to break, I am really lucky I don't spend alot of time in the car. But I lit up as soon as I got in. Singing and looking around alot. I also have a squishy ball I play with. Good luck!

Hi BF,
Most smokers will identify driving a car and smoking a cig. They justseem to go together.You need to change your concept of driving/smoking.I chewed on, sucked on,breathed thru cut straws. I felt great.Helped me greatly with driving tension.
Other people also have great ideas. Look in past posts. Good Luck
Deb

In preparation for my quit I stopped smoking in the car about 6 weeks before my quit date, because I always had such a strong 'habit' of smoking there. I replaced the smoking with sugar free chewing gum... I always made sure I had a lot of packets in the car. In a way it is similar... the unwrapping, the putting it in your mouth, and the continued use of your mouth. I did however find I needed to chew two or three pieces at once for it to remove the craving... I don't know why, but the more pieces I chewed on the better it worked.

LIke others, I have found that a lollypop and singing or humming even if I don't know the words helps tons! Try it -- you might feel silly, but singing really works!

Hi BF - I used lollipops also but found that after about only 2 weeks I didn't need them anymore! What a result!! I was quite shocked at how soon I dropped the car smoking habit! It might not last very long for you either! (fingers crossed!)

I don't drive my husband does,it won't matter here soon,as they are banning smoking when driving in the near future.It is being considered as dangerous as being on a mobile phone,which is banned here.
Smoking is rapidly becoming so anti-social that you cannot even smoke in your own home ,if some official of some sort is coming to your home.You have to have not smoked,I think it is for 20mins before hand and aired your home out.All good for us non-smokers.
I do feel for those still smoking though.Not envy just sorry that they are getting so isolated now.