The best way to avoid such a major violation is not to use any device while driving. Imagine what driving was like before the invention of smartphones. People usually made it just fine to their destination. If a car broke down on a highway, a payphone was nearby, or someone was willing to get help. That’s when a portable phone today would be handy. At least you stopped and can’t harm yourself or others because of talking or texting while driving.

The best way to not get a distracted driving ticket is to use a hands-free device. Most new cars have Bluetooth technology built into them, allowing you to talk out loud to a hidden microphone and listen to the caller through the stereo speakers. Answering and hanging up on a call is as simple as pressing a button somewhere on your steering wheel or giving a voice command.