Senior Sergeant Steve Walters joined Mick Colliss and Michael Genovese, fill in hosts on 6PR Breakfast, to discuss what’s actually legal and illegal while driving on WA’s roads.

“Can I wear thongs while driving?” Mick asked Sergeant Walters.

“Yes.” Sergeant Walters replied.

“Mick likes to wear thongs no matter where he is, so that’s good,” Michael said.

Press PLAY to hear all of Mick’s burning questions

Mick’s 10 burning driving questions:

1. If you’re driving, and a passenger shows you their phone, is it legal to look at it?

2. Can you drink or eat hot food when you’re driving?

3. Is it legal to throw fruit (eg apple core, peach seed) out the window?

4. Is it legal to drive with a dog on your lap?

5. Can you wear thongs while driving?

6. Can you wear headphones while driving?

7. Can you drive with your elbow hanging outside your window?

8. IS THIS ONE TRUE: In WA, drivers caught carrying more than 50kg of potatoes can be fined $2000 for a first offence if they can’t prove they’re a member of the Potato Corporation.

9. Is it legal to drive below the speed limit and if so, is there a limit to how low you can legally go?

10. Is the right hand lane legally for overtaking? And is it enforced?