Responsible driving means driving with the safety and convenience of all road users in mind. A driver must operate a vehicle in a condition or manner that avoids:

1. Injury to any person or animal
2. Annoyance to any person
3. Damage to any property
4. Distraction to the driver

To enable this, the driver of a vehicle must have a clear view of the road ahead and always ensure the vehicle is safely controlled. The driver must be positioned in his/her seat as to enable this.

Anything that takes a driver's attention away from the road can be a potential hazard. You should avoid or minimise the following distractions when you are driving:

1. Looking at things on the roadside
2. Looking at scenery
3. Talking on a hands free cellphone
4. Talking to passengers
5. Noisy children
6. Pets
7. Eating food
8. Lighting a cigarette
9. Adjusting radio or climate controls
10. Daydreaming
11. Tiredness
12. Reading maps
13. Objects moving in the vehicle
14. Electronic gadgets
15. Reaching for items in the glovebox
16. Cleaning the inside of the windscreen.

Following the information in this section will help you to become a safe and responsible road user.