{"id":6687,"date":"2021-05-20T17:05:36","date_gmt":"2021-05-20T16:05:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.ingenie.com\/young-drivers-guide\/?p=7365"},"modified":"2021-06-21T12:14:19","modified_gmt":"2021-06-21T11:14:19","slug":"facts-and-stats-find-out-if-your-driving-habits-are-illegal-or-not","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ingenie.com\/young-drivers-guide\/facts-and-stats-find-out-if-your-driving-habits-are-illegal-or-not","title":{"rendered":"Facts and Stats &#8211; find out if your driving habits are illegal or not!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ok, so, we all know there are a lot of driving rules and regulations to keep up with. But I had no idea some habits are actually illegal, did you? <\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>That\u2019s why we asked you lovely lot what you thought, and this is what we found out:<\/strong> <\/p>\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"numbered-large\">\r\n\t<li><h3>Is it illegal to drive with your pet on your lap?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row row-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-10-12\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p><strong>NO\u2026 but not a good idea!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p>You answered: <strong>YES<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p><strong>51% YES, 40% NO, 9% NOT SURE<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t<p>Driving around with your pooch on the loose isn\u2019t illegal but is against the Highway Code. If the police think you\u2019re being distracted by your doggo it can mean a \u00a32,500 fine and 9 points. Best to just keep your fur baby safe in a seat belt, harness or carrier. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row row-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-10-12\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/cJfY82h8ijUFQEmDKa\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"Hit the books\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" >\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<li><h3>Is it illegal to drive through a puddle to splash a pedestrian?<\/h3>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row row-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-10-12\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p><strong>Ummm... YEAH!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p>You answered: <strong>A smug YES<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p><strong>64% YES, 29% NO, 7% NOT SURE<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t<p>Driving through puddles to splash pedestrians is illegal (and it\u2019s just mean). It comes under driving without reasonable consideration for others and can get you 3 points, plus a \u00a3100 - \u00a35,000 fine if it goes to court. Remember - pedestrians have feelings too. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row row-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-10-12\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/XgYoTdgj5NiU78prfm\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"Hit the books\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" >\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<li><h3>Is it illegal to drive with earphones in?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row row-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-10-12\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p><strong>NOPE<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p>You answered: <strong>NO<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p><strong>43% NO, 41% YES, 16% NOT SURE<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t<p>There\u2019s no specific law that stops you driving with earphones or headphones. BUT, if the police think you\u2019re driving without due care and attention you could get a fine and points. So, lose yourself in the music \u2013 just not at the wheel. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row row-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-10-12\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/05\/earphones-1-540x540.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\">\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<li><h3>Is it illegal to drive in flip-flops?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row row-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-10-12\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p><strong>No \u2013 but probs best you don\u2019t<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p>You answered: <strong>NO<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p><strong>58% NO, 35% YES, 7% NOT SURE<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t<p>Although there\u2019s no law against it - driving in flip-flops is definitely not a wise move. Swap the footwear for something more secure and drive off into the sunshine without the danger of wedging one under the pedals. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row row-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-10-12\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/xT1R9YoSphzWZhWxbO\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\">\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<li><h3>Do you think it\u2019s illegal to eat and drink while driving?<\/h3>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row row-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-10-12\">\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<p><strong>NO\u2026 but it\u2019s a bit messy, best to park up and enjoy that meal!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p>You answered: <strong>YES<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p><strong>47.5% YES, 47% NO, 5.5% NOT SURE<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t<p>Munching a Maccy D\u2019s while driving isn\u2019t against the law BUT you can still get in trouble for dangerous driving if you\u2019re not in full control of your car. So, park up and eat up before you hit the road. Ketchup on your new jeans is never a good look. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row row-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-10-12\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/3orif7MJMBRRkuTs4M\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"Hit the books\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" >\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t<li><h3>Do you think it's illegal to leave your car to defrost with the engine running?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row row-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-10-12\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p><strong>YES (I actually didn\u2019t know this one!)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p>You answered: <strong>A definite NO<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p><strong>58% NO, 35% YES<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t<p>It IS ILLEGAL to leave your engine running on a public road and you can be fined \u00a320 (doubled to \u00a340 if it\u2019s not paid in time). This falls under rule 123 of the Highway Code. Obviously, if it\u2019s on your driveway, then it wouldn\u2019t be an issue but maybe better not to risk it. Instead, stay safe and don\u2019t drive off without clearing the frost properly first. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row row-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-10-12\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/KFUx0Rtz7p0HTzbJ7x\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\">\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<li><h3>Do you think it\u2019s illegal to stop on the hard shoulder if it\u2019s not an emergency?<\/h3>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row row-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-10-12\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p><strong>Sure is!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p>You answered: <strong>A sensible YES!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p><strong>86% YES, 14% NO<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t<p>Unless it\u2019s an emergency it is illegal to stop on the hard shoulder. If your car has broken down or the police tell you to stop - you\u2019re OK, but stopping to check your phone, take a rest or have a wee could mean a fine (\u00a3100 minimum) and 3 points. So definitely go before you go. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row row-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-10-12\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/05\/Stop-hard-shoulder-540x540.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\">\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<li><h3>Do you think it\u2019s illegal to drive without a MOT?<\/h3>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row row-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-10-12\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p><strong>Absolutely!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p>You answered: <strong>A blinding YES!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p><strong>90% YES, 10% NO<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t<p>You're only allowed to drive your car when its MOT has expired if you\u2019re driving to the MOT test centre. If you get stopped on the way, you'll need to be able to prove you have an appointment. If you can\u2019t do this, then it is technically illegal. Your car insurance isn\u2019t valid without a MOT, so put a note somewhere obvious OR sign up to get a free reminder text or email from the DVLA: www.gov.uk\/mot-reminder. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row row-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-10-12\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/Ph05xuYgrX5te\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"Hit the books\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" >\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<li><h3>Do you think it\u2019s illegal to drive if your tyres have less than 1.6mm tread depth?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row row-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-10-12\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p><strong>YUP!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p>You answered: <strong>YES!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p><strong>89% YES, 11% NO<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t<p>It\u2019s definitely illegal and will mean your MOT is invalid too. You can be fined \u00a32,500 and get 3 points for EACH tyre with tread less than 1.6mm - that\u2019s about the depth of the outer rim of a 20p coin. Stopping distances also increase when the tread is less than 3mm. So, grab yourself a 20p and go check yours. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row row-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-10-12\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/05\/SOCIAL-content-infographic-v2-540x540.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\">\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t<li><h3>Do you think it\u2019s illegal to smoke and drive with under 18's in your car?<\/h3>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row row-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-10-12\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p><strong>Yes, yes and yes!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p>You Answered: <strong>A respectable YES<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p><strong>90% YES, 10% NO<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t<p>If you\u2019ve got passengers under 18 it is illegal to smoke in the car - you can be fined \u00a350. You can also get a fine and points for careless driving if smoking means you\u2019re driving distracted, no matter how old your passengers are. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row row-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-10-12\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/3oriOiN0eR08su5G4E\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"Hit the books\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" >\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<li><h3>Do you think it\u2019s illegal to drive in high heels?<\/h3>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row row-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-10-12\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p><strong>No... but proceed with caution<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p>You Answered: <strong>A fashionable NO<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p><strong>50.5% NO, 49.5% YES <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t<p>Although there\u2019s no specific law against it - driving in high heels really isn\u2019t the best idea. But if your outfit just CAN\u2019T be seen without them, swap your driving flats for some heels once you\u2019ve parked up. Jimmy Choo wants you to be safe too. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row row-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-10-12\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/dySH55f4tHovvzoIUq\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"Hit the books\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" >\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n<!-- Landscape advert -->\r\n<a href=\"\/learner-driver-insurance\/?int=EB2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"hidden-s\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/resources\/images\/awin\/learner\/learner-728x90-static.png\" alt=\"learner driver insurance\" width=\"729\" height=\"91\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<!-- Visisble on small only - tiny advert -->\r\n<a href=\"\/learner-driver-insurance\/?int=EB2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"visible-s\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/resources\/images\/awin\/learner\/learner-320x100-static.png\" alt=\"learner driver insurance\" width=\"321\" height=\"101\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"container-border text-center\"><h4>So, there you have it! You all pretty much nailed those answers! So much so, that I think I need to re-take my theory.<\/h4><br><strong>Hope this was useful and thanks for all your answers \u2013 you\u2019re all clearly excellent drivers!<\/strong><br><strong>If you\u2019d like more info, read up on our<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ingenie.com\/young-drivers-guide\/avoid-disaster-by-taking-care-of-these-4-small-things\"><strong>maintenance tips<\/strong><\/a><strong> and<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ingenie.com\/young-drivers-guide\/10-tips-on-how-to-pass-your-theory-test\"><strong>theory test answers here<\/strong><\/a>.<br><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ok, so, we all know there are a lot of driving rules and regulations to keep up with. But I had no idea some habits are actually illegal, did you? 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