If you must use a cellphone while driving, you should

• A. Pull off the roadway
• B. Keep hands on wheel and continue driving
• C. Hold it at knee level
• D. Turn on loud speaker and keep driving

Answer: (A)

Using a cellphone while driving distracts you from the road, which slows your reaction time and increases the chance of an crash. The safest choice is to pull off the roadway and stop in a safe area before using the phone. That removes the distraction from driving, letting you deal with the call or message without compromising control of the vehicle.

Continuing to drive with your hands on the wheel still splits your attention and isn’t truly safe. Holding the phone at knee level is dangerous because you can’t see well or react quickly. Turning on loud speaker and keeping driving keeps you distracted as well, which heightens risk and is not a safe driving practice. If you must use a phone, the best habit is to find a safe place to stop first, and only use hands-free options if permitted and appropriate.