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No, as it promotes driver distraction
Smoking while driving may distract you when finding, lighting or extinguishing a cigarette, remove a hand from the controls and reduce attention to the road. Opening the window does not remove those risks. Article 18 requires freedom of movement, visibility and continuous attention; avoid smoking while driving.
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Yes, provided that the driver's window is open
Yes, because it relaxes the driver and prevents stiffness
No, as it promotes driver distraction
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