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How many penalty points does using a hand-held mobile phone while driving carry?

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Correct answer: 6

The penalty table gives 6 penalty points for holding a phone while you drive.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Annex 5. Penalties, Penalty table

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