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tweetiepooh · 03-03-2017, 10:31

You can be "done" doing anything while driving that distracts you from driving, that could include using a hand free. My old satnav had a safe mode so you could play while in motion, the new TomTom doesn't - a bad design.

There is one case you can drive and dial and that's to call emergency when it would be unsafe to stop. That likely means you aren't on some bendy road though.

The issue with new drivers losing license is that they are only allowed 6 points compared to the 12 for more experienced (though not necessarily better).

Personally I keep my mobile in my laptop bag on back seat or in boot if I have that with me. It can pair with satnav for calls but I'll ignore unless I think I need to reply and then I'll keep it short and tell caller I can't talk. Quality would likely put them off anyway.

03-03-2017, 10:31	#14
tweetiepooh Virgin Media Employee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Winchester Services: Staff MyRates BB: VM XXL TV: VM XL Phone : VM XL Posts: 3,115	Re: New drivers caught using phones to lose licence You can be "done" doing anything while driving that distracts you from driving, that could include using a hand free. My old satnav had a safe mode so you could play while in motion, the new TomTom doesn't - a bad design. There is one case you can drive and dial and that's to call emergency when it would be unsafe to stop. That likely means you aren't on some bendy road though. The issue with new drivers losing license is that they are only allowed 6 points compared to the 12 for more experienced (though not necessarily better). Personally I keep my mobile in my laptop bag on back seat or in boot if I have that with me. It can pair with satnav for calls but I'll ignore unless I think I need to reply and then I'll keep it short and tell caller I can't talk. Quality would likely put them off anyway. __________________ I work for VMO2 but reply here in my own right. Any help or advice is made on a best-effort basis. No comments construe any obligation on VMO2 or its employees.