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I have a radio/CD player, ordered by the first owner, that is so low down and far forward that I can't see it, let alone operate it, and so it will never be a distraction as it is never used. Radio/CD player?? You'll be telling me that you have exterior door handles next!  . 
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Where does it stand on the mobile being secured into a dash holder adjacent to the wheel or screen based suction mount.
There has to be some justification for accepting this. I can drive an iPhone with my eyes closed (not while driving) better than the inbuilt MMI in the Audi as I use it more and the options and number of clicks required are less.
If this is more adjacent to my line of site than the MMI screen this would seem better.
Also Apple Car Play on modern cars is pushed through the onboard screen.
1. Without a touchscreen on the car (eg use from the cars tumbler) as in my loan A3 right now it is harder than a screen mount.
2. This is managing a mobile device which could be almost anywhere in the car. But the CarPlay menu is highly restricted by apple to compensate for this.
Any guidance other than don't try and use any of them where it respresents a distraction ?
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If they're going to ban anything mobile that's distracting whilst driving....does that include SWMBOs?  Obviously my SWMBO doesn't read TM 
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"hand held" device is probably the key to this. But I agree with Howard, one should only simple dashes, showing junt engine RPM (analog display) with possibly a digital number showing if we're upshifting to 7th gear or downshifting to 6th EDIT - Something like this, maybe  Funny you should suggest that!  But you have to admit that it looks good! Howard I'm not going to bite on that one. You know as well as I do it only takes a split second to check your speed or you can set the cruise control  What cruise control?
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Modern cars have increasingly complex information screens.
Yes, I wonder if there will be legislation to ensure that such screens are only permitted to display limited information when the car is moving? Perhaps it will mean side screens can no longer be used, mind you, I thought they were a distraction and took them off.
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What is the story of a police driver single handed in a vehicle. To me similar to a mobile are they allowed to use their radio kit when driving?
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"hand held" device is probably the key to this. But I agree with Howard, one should only simple dashes, showing junt engine RPM (analog display) with possibly a digital number showing if we're upshifting to 7th gear or downshifting to 6th EDIT - Something like this, maybe Funny you should suggest that! But you have to admit that it looks good! Howard I'm not going to bite on that one. You know as well as I do it only takes a split second to check your speed or you can set the cruise control What cruise control? Right foot 
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Where does it stand on the mobile being secured into a dash holder adjacent to the wheel or screen based suction mount.
There has to be some justification for accepting this. I can drive an iPhone with my eyes closed (not while driving) better than the inbuilt MMI in the Audi as I use it more and the options and number of clicks required are less.
If this is more adjacent to my line of site than the MMI screen this would seem better.
Also Apple Car Play on modern cars is pushed through the onboard screen.
1. Without a touchscreen on the car (eg use from the cars tumbler) as in my loan A3 right now it is harder than a screen mount.
2. This is managing a mobile device which could be almost anywhere in the car. But the CarPlay menu is highly restricted by apple to compensate for this.
Any guidance other than don't try and use any of them where it respresents a distraction ? Basically if it's not held in your hand  it's ok, but bear in mind if you are distracted while accessing it or simply distracted by making the call and it affects your driving you could be committing other offences. TBH it's better to stop and make your call or re-program your satnav, much safer. I stopped someone last week, he was drifting from lane 2 to lane 3 and lane 1. He was re-programming the satnav and had no idea that he was wandering from lane to lane 
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What is the story of a police driver single handed in a vehicle. To me similar to a mobile are they allowed to use their radio kit when driving? the act only applies to phones and hand held interactive devices not radio, so 2 way radio and CB radio are OK
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If they're going to ban anything mobile that's distracting whilst driving....does that include SWMBOs? Obviously my SWMBO doesn't read TM There is a kit on the market for this..............it's called a gag
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