When driving along and wishing to use a hand-held mobile phone; what should a driver do?

  1. Stop at a safe location before using the phone.
  2. Secure the phone between head and shoulders while steering with both hands.
  3. Steer with one hand.
  4. Move the phone as needed and keep the call to just a few minutes.

Correct Answer

Stop at a safe location before using the phone.

Explanation: It is an offence and very unsafe to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving a vehicle or riding a motorbike as it prevents you from concentrating fully on your driving. While using a hands-free phone kit is not illegal; in some circumstances it could be a dangerous distraction; and you could be prosecuted for dangerous driving; careless driving or driving without due care and attention. If a driver needs to make a call they should pull in and stop in a place where it is safe to do so.

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