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When may you use a hand-held phone while driving to make an emergency call?

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When you're satisfied that no other traffic is near

When you're able to drive one-handed

When you need to call 999 or 112 in a genuine emergency and it is unsafe or impractical to stop

When you have a passenger who can steer for you

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When you need to call 999 or 112 in a genuine emergency and it is unsafe or impractical to stopThis was the right answer

The emergency-call exception is limited to calling 999 or 112 in a genuine emergency when stopping is unsafe or impractical. Otherwise, do not hold and use a phone while driving or while supervising a learner, including while stationary in traffic. Hands-free use can still distract, so stop safely before making an ordinary call.

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Rule 149Highway Code rule · The corrected emergency exception requires a 999 or 112 call when stopping is unsafe or impractical; ordinary calls wait until safely parked and hands-free can still distract.

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