148. Safe driving and riding needs concentration.  Avoid distractions when driving or riding such as 

● loud music (this may mask other sounds) 

● trying to read maps 

● inserting a cassette or CD or tuning a radio 

● arguing with your passengers or other road users 

● eating and drinking 

● smoking 

You MUST NOT  smoke in public transport vehicles or in vehicles used for work purposes in certain prescribed circumstances. Separate regulations apply to England, Wales and Scotland. In England and Wales, the driver MUST NOT  smoke or allow anyone to smoke in an enclosed private vehicle carrying someone under 18, including motor caravans. 

Laws TSf(EV)R regs, TSfP(W)R regs, TPSCP(S)R regs, S-f(PV)R regs & S-f(W)R regs 

## Mobile phones and in-vehicle technology 

149. You MUST exercise proper control of your vehicle at all times. You MUST NOT  use a hand-held mobile phone, or similar device, when driving or when supervising a learner driver, except to call 999 or 112 in a genuine emergency when it is unsafe or impractical to stop. Never use a hand-held microphone when driving. Using hands-free equipment is also likely to distract your attention from 

