California Driver License (DMV) Written Practice Test

What is the law regarding cell phones while driving?

1. Not prohibited at anytime

2. Prohibited only in certain cities

3. Hands free operation allowed in most cases

4. Strictly prohibited

The correct answer is: Hands free operation allowed in most cases

Most states have some form of law prohibiting the use of cell phones while driving. Option A (Not prohibited at anytime) is incorrect because it is unlikely that no restrictions would be in place. Option B (Prohibited only in certain cities) is also incorrect because, while some cities may have their own laws, the majority of states have a statewide ban on hand-held cell phone use while driving. Option D (Strictly prohibited) is incorrect because there are usually exceptions to the law and it is not strictly prohibited at all times. By process of elimination, option C (Hands free operation allowed in most cases) is the most correct answer because it is the most common type of restriction on cell phone use while driving. Some states allow hands free operation, meaning the use of a bluetooth device or speakerphone, while others have stricter laws that may only allow hands free operation for certain groups, such as