A whole lot of law breaking!

Yep, it looks like most of us are prepared to break the law. A recent study reveals that 93% of road users are aware of updated driving legislation concerning the use of mobile phones.

Nomophobes.

The fear of being without your mobile. Statistics show that 13 million of us scared to be without our mobile phone. Joking aside, the reality of this is that drivers are unlikely to leave their mobile phones at home. But Government messaging is getting through. A Jabra survey shows that drivers know that using a mobile phone at the wheel is dangerous and is illegal if not used in the correct manner. Oddly engouh, 68%
of GB motorists think that this penalty should be tougher! (I suppose it comes down the age old view of ‘they haven’t caught me yet so I’ll carry on). Interestingly, 17% of respondents have actually stopped using their phone as a result of the new law.

Here’s five simple steps to keep you legal:

1.    Don’t talk unless it’s hands-free! How much does a handsfree set really cost? Not a lot.

2.    Think ahead! - prepare for every journey by ensuring that your
mobile phone is in its cradle and you are wearing a headset (if you have one) before you start driving.

3.    Keep it simple! - don’t argue or try to take notes whilst you are driving - bit of a no-brainer!

4.    The driving comes first, not the call! - don’t let the call distract you.

5.    Adapt your phone! - activate the voicemail. Don’t like your hands-free kit? Buy one that are happy with. Voice-activated and Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones would be the most suitable for in-car use.

There you have it. Some pearls of ‘wisdom’. One final point: consider other road users and the effects an accident can have on them and their families.

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