Are you allowed to use a handheld phone while driving?

Are you allowed to use a handheld phone while driving?

• A. Yes
• B. Only in emergencies
• C. Only if hands-free is used
• D. No

Answer: (D)

Not allowed to use a handheld phone while driving because it distracts you from the road. When you hold and use the phone, one hand is off the wheel and your attention splits between the conversation and driving tasks, which slows your reactions and raises the risk of a crash. The safest and most common rule is to avoid holding the phone altogether and use a hands-free device if you must talk. In an emergency, pull over safely to make a call, or use hands-free if available.

Not allowed to use a handheld phone while driving because it distracts you from the road. When you hold and use the phone, one hand is off the wheel and your attention splits between the conversation and driving tasks, which slows your reactions and raises the risk of a crash. The safest and most common rule is to avoid holding the phone altogether and use a hands-free device if you must talk. In an emergency, pull over safely to make a call, or use hands-free if available.