Hop on the cliche expressway.

Anytime a character in a TV show or movie lights a cigarette while behind the wheel of a car, even whilst church sober, will act as though it is the first time they have ever laid hands on a cigarette, a lighter, or even a motor vehicle. Furthermore, against all realistic expectations, they will never crash while doing their best excited muppet impression and the worst repercussions they'll have to deal with is a couple honks (in quieter towns) or maybe a "Watch where you're goin' lady!" in L.A. or New York.