What is forbidden when driving a passenger car?

Description

Art. 45 para. 2 pt. 1) of the Act of 20 June 1997, the Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137 as amended).

Explanation

Correct answer: Using a phone which requires holding a mouthpiece in a hand.

According to Art. 45 para. 2 pt. 1) of the Road Traffic Act, it is forbidden for a driver to use a phone while driving that requires holding the handset or microphone in their hand. This action distracts attention and limits the ability to operate the steering wheel correctly.

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