Question 619 · Car theory test
What should a driver do when they want to use a mobile phone?
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Correct answer
Pull in and stop in a safe place.
Official explanation
It is illegal to use or handle a mobile phone while driving. Driving requires all of your attention all of the time, so you should never use or handle a mobile phone while driving. If you want to use a mobile phone, the only safe thing to do is to find a safe place to stop.
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