Thousands of young drivers are risking lives by making video calls at the wheel, the RAC has warned. Thousands of young drivers are risking lives by making video calls at the wheel, the RAC has warned (stock image)Those aged 17-24 are more than twice as likely to make or receive a video call behind the wheel, the RAC's poll of 3,000 drivers found. Ministers announced last October that police forces could begin imposing a blanket ban on holdinga mobile phone while driving. It came after campaigners said using phones for streaming videos or browsing social media was just as distracting as making a call. A Department for Transport spokesman said: 'Using a handheld mobile phone – especially for video calls – while driving is not just illegal, it's selfish and puts lives at risk.

Source: Daily Mail October 06, 2020 23:51 UTC