Mobile Phones & Driving

You are 400% more likely to be involved in an accident if you are using a mobile phone, that includes texting.
In 2007 driving while on the phone in the UK was made illegal. Anyone caught driving and talking on a mobile handset will Recieve 3 points on their license and a fine.
Using a mobile phone has a serious impact on your concentration levels. Your reaction speed is cut by 50% when using a mobile phone. Even a few moments looking away from the road can result in a deadly collision.

Never use a mobile phone while driving, instead pull over and take the call or check your phone.

If you are speaking with someone while they are driving, hang up and call them back later.

Get a handsfree phone, although it is still distracting using a handsfree phone in a car is not illegal and much less dangerous than using a handset

You could lose your license and get fined up to £1000 for using a mobile phone and driving.