Phones and Sat-Navs in the Car: The Law and Using Them Safely

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About Course

The law on using phones and sat-navs while driving was tightened in 2022, and many drivers are unsure exactly what is allowed. This course explains in plain English what GOV.UK and the Highway Code say: the ban on holding devices, the few exceptions, hands-free use, the penalties, and practical ways to use a sat-nav or map app without distraction.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course gives general information based on GOV.UK and The Highway Code. It is not legal advice. Always follow the current law.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.

What Will You Learn?

  • Know exactly when it is illegal to hold and use a phone or sat-nav
  • Understand the limited exceptions, including emergency 999 calls
  • Set up hands-free and sat-nav use safely
  • Know the penalties, including for new drivers

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • What the law says
  • Hands-free and sat-navs
  • Penalties and good habits

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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