When may you use a handheld mobile device while driving?

• A. Anytime while driving if you are experienced.
• B. Only when traffic is light.
• C. Generally never; use a hands-free device or pull over in an emergency where allowed.
• D. Only when you are stopped at a traffic light.

Answer: (C)

Using a handheld mobile device while driving is dangerous because it takes your eyes off the road, your hands off the wheel, and your attention away from driving tasks. That combination greatly reduces your ability to react to changes in traffic and surroundings. The best and most consistent guidance is to avoid handheld use entirely. If you need to communicate, switch to a hands-free device so your hands stay on the wheel and your eyes stay on the road. If there is an emergency where it’s allowed by law, you may pull over to a safe, legal place to use the device, but you should not use it while the vehicle is in motion. This is why the recommended approach is to never use a handheld device while driving and to use hands-free or pull over when necessary.