Is it permissible to make phone calls while driving in case of emergencies?
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It is not permissible to make phone calls while driving in case of emergencies. The following are relevant regulations and prohibited behaviors when operating a motor vehicle. Behaviors that compromise driving safety: After the newly revised "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" was promulgated, it came into effect on January 1, 2013, stipulating that: behaviors such as making or answering handheld phone calls while driving that compromise safety will incur a 2-point penalty. Additionally, making phone calls while driving also endangers personal safety. The following behaviors are prohibited when driving a motor vehicle: Driving when the doors or compartments are not properly closed; hanging or placing items within the front and rear windows of the motor vehicle's cab that obstruct the driver's view; making or answering handheld phone calls, watching television, or engaging in other activities that compromise driving safety.