GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Using a mobile phone, whether hand-held or hands-free, is distracting and dangerous to any driver. Keep your focus on the road-turn your mobile phone off. Although using a hand-held mobile phone is now generally illegal in many developed countries, hands-free use is not.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to the law, any form of cell phone use is forbidden including talking on a Bluetooth hands-free device. Section 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 states that whoever drives a vehicle in a manner that is dangerous to the public shall be held liable for such act of recklessness.

Detailed explanation-3: -The provisions of Section 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 specifically prohibits driving in a manner that is dangerous to public safety. The use of cell phones, in any way, either as a handset or hands-free cell, is dangerous to public safety, and many studies have proved this.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to Section 177 of the Motor Vehicles Act and 230A of Karnataka’s Motor Vehicles Act, mobile phones need to be switched off while riding or driving around the city. However, since it is impossible to get people to switch off their phones completely, usage of it in any way will be considered a rule violation.