If you must absolutely use a mobile phone while driving, get a hands-free kit. Hands-free kit provides less distraction when you use your mobile phone while driving so that you can keep both hands on the steering wheel. Nevertheless, there is still a need to be cautious that the intensity of your conversation may take your concentration off the road. Below are some tips to keep roads a lot safer for you and other road users.

Keep your calls simple
Make your calls quick and try not to get into very long conversations. Be sure that you are not so wrapped up in a conversation until you drift into the other lane. Make it clear to the other party that you are driving while talking on the mobile phone and hence, may need to interrupt the call. Also, avoid conversations that require note taking or complex thought while driving.

Avoid unnecessary calls
Only use a mobile phone while driving if it's an emergency. Try to avoid unnecessary calls and always make driving your top priority. If you missed the call, let it be and don't be distracted as you rush to catch the call. Mobile phones have caller IDs, so you can call them back when you pull over at a safe place. Also, when you're on a call, turn up the speaker volume so you don't have to concentrate on hearing the caller's voice.

Avoid dialing
If you're in the car with other passengers, let your passenger make or answer a call while you concentrate driving on the road. Alternatively, use a mobile phone with speakerphone feature that will leave your hands free. To enable easy dialing, use the memory dialing features or use a voice-activated dialing feature if available. When approaching low coverage area, terminate the call, as you will be distracted by having to concentrate on hearing the caller's voice.

Make sure your mobile phone is easily accessible
Put your mobile phone close to your line of vision and within comfortable reach. By doing do, you can see who's calling you and not have to look for it desperately when it rings.

Familiarise yourself with your mobile phone
Learn how to operate your mobile phone. Nowadays, innovative mobile phones have been designed to allow easy and comfortable usage. Familiarise yourself with every features and functions of your mobile phone, especially making and receiving calls. If possible, memorise the location of the phone controls, so you can easily control the phone without taking your eyes off the road.

Be cautious while driving
When you use a mobile phone while driving you should behave as responsibly as possible. Pull over to a parking lot or anywhere safe to make or answer a call. Let the other party know when you need to concentrate in making difficult driving maneuvers such as heading an intersection or entering a highway. Be prepared for unsafe actions and poor driving conditions of other motorists on the road.