Under the general traffic rules, is smoking while driving a private passenger car itself a specific offence?

Correct answer

Not by itself, but avoid it and always maintain safe control.

Not merely because the driver smokes, but avoiding it is recommended because it distracts. Conduct that compromises vehicle control, freedom of movement, vision or the attention needed for safe driving may be penalised. Throwing cigarette ends or objects that can cause fire or danger onto the road or nearby is also prohibited. This question concerns general traffic rules, rather than possible health or vehicle-specific restrictions. The correct option does not authorise distracted driving.