{"id":34487,"date":"2022-08-19T15:51:19","date_gmt":"2022-08-19T07:51:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/?p=34487"},"modified":"2025-11-05T17:00:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T09:00:08","slug":"phone-use-while-driving-makes-an-accident-23-times-more-likely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/info\/phone-use-while-driving-makes-an-accident-23-times-more-likely","title":{"rendered":"Phone Use While Driving Makes An Accident 23 Times More Likely!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mobile phone use while driving is a dangerous offence due to its potential for causing distracted driving and crashes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t turn a blind eye to this! Don&#8217;t use a mobile phone while driving. Doing so not only endangers yourself but other road users as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To your knowledge, <strong>an individual who uses a mobile phone is 23 times more likely to have an accident <\/strong>than someone who does not use it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents =<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69d8b576bfe0a\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69d8b576bfe0a\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/info\/phone-use-while-driving-makes-an-accident-23-times-more-likely\/#Concern_from_JPJ_Wilayah_Persekutuan\" title=\"Concern from JPJ Wilayah Persekutuan\">Concern from JPJ Wilayah Persekutuan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/info\/phone-use-while-driving-makes-an-accident-23-times-more-likely\/#Penalty_for_the_offense_of_using_a_mobile_phone_while_driving\" title=\"Penalty for the offense of using a mobile phone while driving\">Penalty for the offense of using a mobile phone while driving<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/info\/phone-use-while-driving-makes-an-accident-23-times-more-likely\/#Why_is_it_dangerous_to_use_a_mobile_phone_while_driving\" title=\"Why is it dangerous to use a mobile phone while driving?\">Why is it dangerous to use a mobile phone while driving?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/info\/phone-use-while-driving-makes-an-accident-23-times-more-likely\/#What_can_you_do_to_stay_safe_on_the_road\" title=\"What can you do to stay safe on the road?\">What can you do to stay safe on the road?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/info\/phone-use-while-driving-makes-an-accident-23-times-more-likely\/#Obey_the_traffic_rules\" title=\"Obey the traffic rules\">Obey the traffic rules<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Concern_from_JPJ_Wilayah_Persekutuan\"><\/span>Concern from JPJ Wilayah Persekutuan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is following a recent statement issued by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/JPJWPKL\">Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory Road Transport Department (JPJ)<\/a> regarding the danger of using a mobile phone while driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>JPJ has raised its concern that such a habit is influential to increase accident risk by up to 2300% among young and elderly drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, it is also 6 times more likely to participate in an accident than a drunk driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/ZW-Ee47pjlSiesr5WYRJwS3NPfa2HR9s6rbz1RbPz-WCxML9qL2LzYjhwJL0HM5qeajrLm-w0lrHlkH9wya88xfmtZFRmI5Wg9zvx5Ygeojl029Egjt_5ZrnN1iTTgO-Mfrtw64WjXtve2bDb7FdweQ\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penalty_for_the_offense_of_using_a_mobile_phone_while_driving\"><\/span>Penalty for the offense of using a mobile phone while driving<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To your knowledge, using a mobile phone while driving is an offence under method 17A, LN166\/59. The offence is a non-compoundable summon and will require a court settlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If convicted, you are liable for a fine of up to RM1,000 or imprisonment of not more than three months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a second conviction, the convicted are liable for a fine of up to RM2,000 or imprisonment not exceeding six months or both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_it_dangerous_to_use_a_mobile_phone_while_driving\"><\/span>Why is it dangerous to use a mobile phone while driving?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-attachment-id=\"12810\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/info\/7-kesalahan-utama-penyebab-kemalangan-jalan-raya\/attachment\/51958\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/51958.jpg?fit=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"51958\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/51958.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/51958.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/51958.jpg?resize=854%2C854&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Menggunakan telefon bimbit semasa memandu\" class=\"wp-image-12810\" title=\"Menggunakan telefon bimbit semasa memandu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/51958.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/51958.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/51958.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/51958.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/51958.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this may still seem trivial to some people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cell phones are distracting,&nbsp;pulling our attention away from our focus on the road. Beware! This distraction can further harm not only you but other motorists as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Such distraction can be deadly. The following distractions can increase the likelihood of a car accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Lose focus while driving<\/li><li>Unable to control steering wheel<\/li><li>Emotional disturbance<\/li><li>Interruption of response during an accident<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_you_do_to_stay_safe_on_the_road\"><\/span>What can you do to stay safe on the road?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are some practical safety tips that you can follow to reduce accident tendencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/how-to-keep-a-safe-following-distance-on-the-road\/#Safe_following_distance_3-seconds_rule\">three-second rule<\/a> to keep safe distance between vehicles<\/li><li>Use turn signal when <a href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/when-can-you-overtake-safely\/\">overtaking<\/a> or making u-turn<\/li><li>Do not cross over double white lines&nbsp;<\/li><li>Don&#8217;t drive in the wrong direction<\/li><li>Don&#8217;t <a href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/7-major-offences-causing-road-accidents\/#Driving_against_the_traffic\">drive under drugs influence<\/a><\/li><li>Stop at the red light<\/li><li>Be aware of motorcycles and your <a href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/blind-spots-when-driving\/\">vehicle blind spot<\/a><\/li><li>Drive within speed<\/li><li>Practice good driver behaviour , <a href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/when-should-you-use-your-car-horn\/\">use car horns when necessary<\/a><\/li><li>Ensure your vehicle brake, <a href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/how-to-make-car-wipers-last-longer\/\">windscreen wiper<\/a> and turn signals work properly<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Obey_the_traffic_rules\"><\/span>Obey the traffic rules<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When people think about where car&nbsp;accidents occur,&nbsp;highways&nbsp;and interstates often&nbsp;come to mind. Therefore, as a prudent road user, please practice safe driving for mutual safety on the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep&nbsp;your focus on the road &#8211; turn your mobile phone off. Using a mobile phone, whether hand-held or hands-free, is distracting and dangerous to any driver. Your safety comes first!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><em>Bjak is one of Malaysia\u2019s largest car insurance comparison sites. Get&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/en?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ad&amp;utm_campaign=blogen\">free quotes<\/a>&nbsp;at Bjak and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/how-to-renew-car-insurance\/#Renew_car_insurance_online_through_insurance_comparison_sites\">renew car insurance<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/how-to-renew-roadtax-bjak-myeg-mysikap-jpj\/#Renew_roadtax_online_at_Bjak\">road tax<\/a>&nbsp;online in just 5 minutes.<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also read:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/7-major-offences-causing-road-accidents\/\">7 Major Offences Causing Road Accidents<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/recording-video-while-driving-fines-up-to-rm1000-or-3-months-in-prison\/\">Recording Video While Driving: Fines Up To RM1,000 or 3 Months in Prison<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People who use their mobile phones while driving are 23 times more likely to be in a crash (or what they call a near-crash event) than non-distracted drivers.<\/p>\n<p>Your safety comes first, don&#8217;t be such a careless driver!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":34519,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","spay_email":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[59,1893,1547],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v18.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Phone Use While Driving Makes An Accident 23 Times More Likely! 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