Whats wrong with using a mobile phone while driving?
It is dangerous because a telephone conversation (or texting) distracts from the mental concentration needed to drive safely. You put yourself and other road users in danger. Research has shown that driver’s reaction times are up to 50% slower that normal when driving and using a mobile phone. It also shows that your reaction times are 30% worse than when driving under the influence of alcohol. Other research suggests that if you are using a mobile phone while driving you are four times more likely to have a crash. 3) Is a driver allowed to use any other equipment like a hands-free mobile phone? Why don’t you just make it illegal to use all mobiles when driving? The use of a hands-free phone or other equipment is not specifically prohibited because it is difficult for police to see it in use. But if you drive poorly because you are distracted by a phone conversation for example, then the Police can prosecute for failing to have proper control of the vehicle. The same penalty applies as
