Mobile phones and distraction: what counts as an offence

Using a hand-held phone while driving diverts eyes, hands, and mind from the road. South African learner theory summarises when use is prohibited and narrow exceptions (such as genuine emergencies where stopping is unsafe).

Study Road Rules sections on communication devices and distractions, then drill Review Questions.

Sample questions (exam-style wording)

The correct choice is highlighted in each list and repeated under Correct answer. Sample wording is illustrative—not copied from the encrypted exam bank.

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