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Which statement about mobile phones is correct for commercial drivers?
- A.Hand-held texting is fine below 35 mph
- B.You may hold the phone if traffic is light
- C.Reaching for, holding, or dialing a hand-held phone while driving is prohibited; do not text or read messages
- D.Hands-free devices are also banned in all cases
Correct answer
C. Reaching for, holding, or dialing a hand-held phone while driving is prohibited; do not text or read messages
Why
Federal rules prohibit texting and the use of hand-held mobile phones by commercial drivers, because taking your eyes and hands off the job multiplies crash risk. If a call or message cannot wait, stop in a safe place first.
Manual topic: Safe Driving - Staying Alert and Fit to Drive · From the General Knowledge practice bank (GK-062).