{"id":970,"date":"2021-07-14T08:34:32","date_gmt":"2021-07-14T08:34:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/demowebsite.pw\/driving_school\/perth\/?p=970"},"modified":"2026-10-18T03:08:28","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T03:08:28","slug":"why-using-a-mobile-phone-when-driving-is-dangerous","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/defensivedriving.com.au\/perth\/why-using-a-mobile-phone-when-driving-is-dangerous\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Using a Mobile Phone When Driving Is Dangerous"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Why Using a Mobile Phone When Driving Is Dangerous<\/h1>\n<p>Using a mobile phone while driving takes your attention away from the road. Even a brief distraction can prevent you from noticing a pedestrian, changing traffic conditions or a vehicle stopping ahead.<\/p>\n<h2>Mobile Phones Create Several Distractions<\/h2>\n<p>Mobile-phone use can affect a driver in several ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Visual distraction:<\/strong> taking your eyes off the road<\/li>\n<li><strong>Manual distraction:<\/strong> removing a hand from the steering wheel<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mental distraction:<\/strong> thinking about a conversation or message instead of driving<\/li>\n<li><strong>Auditory distraction:<\/strong> concentrating on sounds from the phone rather than surrounding traffic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Texting is particularly dangerous because it combines several of these distractions.<\/p>\n<h2>How Phone Use Affects Driving<\/h2>\n<p>Using a phone can reduce your ability to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>React quickly to hazards<\/li>\n<li>Maintain a safe speed and road position<\/li>\n<li>Judge distances between vehicles<\/li>\n<li>Notice pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists<\/li>\n<li>Read signs and traffic signals<\/li>\n<li>Make safe decisions at intersections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hands-free calls can also be distracting because the conversation may take your concentration away from driving.<\/p>\n<h2>Mobile-Phone Rules in Western Australia<\/h2>\n<p>Western Australia has strict rules governing mobile-phone use while driving. The exact restrictions depend on how the phone is being used and, in some circumstances, the type of licence held.<\/p>\n<p>Because road rules and penalties can change, drivers should check the current requirements on an official Western Australian government website.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Avoid Mobile-Phone Distractions<\/h2>\n<p>Before beginning your journey:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Set your destination in the navigation system<\/li>\n<li>Place the phone somewhere you cannot easily reach it<\/li>\n<li>Activate \u201cDo Not Disturb While Driving\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Tell family and friends that you will respond after arriving<\/li>\n<li>Ask a passenger to handle calls or navigation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you must use your phone, pull over and park legally in a safe place before touching it. Stopping at traffic lights does not necessarily mean you are legally parked.<\/p>\n<p>No call, message or notification is worth risking a collision. 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