Ways you can reduce distractions while driving:
- Use the 'Do Not Disturb' While Driving function on your phone. Alternatively, put your phone on silent or keep it out of reach when driving.
- Set your GPS or music playlist prior to starting your car and ensure the device is in an approved holder.
- If you do need to use your phone, pull over safely or wait until your journey has finished.
- Unplug your headphones so you can hear approaching traffic – especially if you're a bike rider or pedestrian.
- Let calls go to voicemail and don't respond to any message you receive.
If you’re using Bluetooth while driving (handsfree does not mean risk free):
- Use it on a handsfree device/mounting – while this is practical it still carries risk
- Use it only for navigation (enter the destination before you drive) or as a music source (set it up before you drive).
When you contact someone who is driving, you can help keep them safe.
Consider the following:
- If you are know someone is driving, it is safest not to call or text them.
- Try to avoid long phone conversations with someone while they're driving. Ask them to call you back or offer to call them back when they're free to speak.
- If you do talk to someone who is driving, keep it brief.
How to switch your phone to 'Do Not Disturb' when driving

Three simple steps
- Click on settings.
- Scroll down to 'Do Not Disturb' and switch it on.
- Get to where you’re going safely.

Three simple steps
- Click on settings.
- Scroll down to 'Do Not Disturb' and switch it on.
- Get to where you’re going safely.
Turn your phone on 'Do Not Disturb' when driving and turn off the temptation.
Activate 'Do Not Disturb' when driving so when people try and reach you, you can let them know you’re driving. Then get back to them as soon as you arrive safely. Personalise your do not disturb message and set it up so that calls can still come through from favourites, in case there’s an emergency.
Apple devices
The iPhone 'Do Not Disturb' feature has a range of unique capabilities. It can be activated when your iPhone senses driving motion, through in-car Bluetooth, or Siri. You can even personalise your 'Do not Disturb' message and set it up so that calls can still come through from favourites, in case there’s an emergency.

Apple devices
The iPhone 'Do Not Disturb' feature has a range of unique capabilities. It can be activated when your iPhone senses driving motion, through in-car Bluetooth, or Siri. You can even personalise your 'Do not Disturb' message and set it up so that calls can still come through from favourites, in case there’s an emergency.
Android devices
Android phones allow users to turn on 'Do Not Disturb' on via your phone’s notification shade. You can also use the Google Play store to download a third-party app. You can even set your phone up so that calls can still come through from favourites, in case there’s an emergency.
