Distracted at the wheel: we spot driving offences - pictures

Expert observers:&nbsp;IAM Roadsmart’s head of driving advice, ex-traffic cop Peter Rodger (left), joined our man Saarinen&nbsp;to watch what <span class="s1">drivers were up to</span> on London roads

<strong>Sitting pretty</strong>:&nbsp;Two drivers were spotted completing their daily beauty regime, with both hands off the steering wheel

<strong>Flouting rules</strong>:&nbsp;Drivers were caught stopping in boxes reserved for bike riders,&nbsp;and even opening their car doors in traffic

<strong>Due care</strong>:&nbsp;Distracted motorists were&nbsp;often unaware of their surroundings and signs, again edging into bays reserved for cyclists

<strong>Taking a call</strong>:&nbsp;Drivers using their mobile phones to make calls were spotted frequently at red light junctions on Clapham Common

Rodger and our man on the look-out for driving instructions at King's Cross St. Pancras

<strong>On the job</strong>:&nbsp;A bus driver takes his attention from the road and hands off the wheel while stationary in traffic to write something down

<strong>Drowned out:</strong>&nbsp;Several motorists were caught driving while wearing headphones, which can distract them from hazards

<strong>Digital distraction</strong>: Most common offence we spotted was motorists using their mobiles and devices while behind the wheel

<strong>Quick bite</strong>:&nbsp;We frequently saw&nbsp;drivers taking one, or both, their hands&nbsp;off the steering wheel to eat or drink