Taking a phone call through Apple Watch while driving

[Dr Mike Oxgreen]

Several times my phone has rung whilst I've been driving, and my Apple watch invites me to accept the call through it. I've tried it once or twice (not whilst driving) and it works quite well, although you do feel a bit of a prat talking to your wrist.

What is the legality of accepting an incoming call through the watch whilst driving?

AIUI, the law forbids using a handheld phone whilst driving. But the watch isn't "handheld" - it is strapped to my wrist. It merely takes a single tap on its screen to answer a call, so not much different from operating other car controls.

Every time it has rung I've thought "I could probably answer that", but I haven't. Could I?

[Dr Mike Oxgreen]

agtlaw said:

If you remain "in proper control" then fine to answer the call.

Marvellous. Thanks!