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Follow on WhatsAppMobile phones have transformed communication, but using them while driving can turn a useful device into a deadly distraction.
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Read E-PaperReading messages, making calls or checking social media takes a driver’s attention away from the road. Combined with speeding, failure to wear a seatbelt or driving under the influence of alcohol, this behaviour puts drivers, passengers and other road users at risk.
Motorists should activate “Do Not Disturb While Driving,” place phones out of reach and stop safely before responding to urgent messages.
Technology should make life safer, not place it in danger. Slow down, buckle up, put the phone away and drive sober—your family needs you home.
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