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

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.