Choose an answer to see straight away whether it is right, and why. Read the rule first if you need to.
May you use a hand-held mobile phone while driving?
Regulation 37 bans hand-held phones and communication devices while driving. Section 184 counts it as dangerous driving.
Driving Regulations, reg. 37
Answer B. Regulation 37 bans hand-held phones and communication devices while driving. Section 184 counts it as dangerous driving.
Under Section 184, using a hand-held phone while driving is treated as:
Section 184's Explanation lists use of handheld communications devices as dangerous driving: 6 months to 1 year and/or ₹1,000 to ₹5,000.
MV Act s.184
Answer A. Section 184's Explanation lists use of handheld communications devices as dangerous driving: 6 months to 1 year and/or ₹1,000 to ₹5,000.
You are stopped at a red light. May you check your messages on your hand-held phone?
Being stopped in traffic is still driving, and the light can change while you are looking down.
Answer B. Being stopped in traffic is still driving, and the light can change while you are looking down.
What is the safest way to use phone navigation while driving?
Fix the phone in a holder, set the destination before moving and use voice directions. Navigation is allowed only if it does not distract you.
Driving Regulations, reg. 5
Answer C. Fix the phone in a holder, set the destination before moving and use voice directions. Navigation is allowed only if it does not distract you.
Why should riders not use earphones while riding?
Earphones cut out the sounds that warn you of danger. Do not use them while riding.
Good practice
Answer C. Earphones cut out the sounds that warn you of danger. Do not use them while riding.
You need to reply urgently to a message while driving. What should you do?
Stop somewhere safe and legal before you use the phone.
Answer D. Stop somewhere safe and legal before you use the phone.
You pass a crash on the other side of the road. What should you do?
Looking at crashes (rubbernecking) causes second crashes. Keep your eyes ahead.
Answer B. Looking at crashes (rubbernecking) causes second crashes. Keep your eyes ahead.