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Texting while driving in Pennsylvania is:
- A.Allowed at red lights
- B.Allowed for experienced drivers
- C.Allowed if the message is short
- D.Banned - and holding a phone while driving is also prohibited
Correct answer
D. Banned - and holding a phone while driving is also prohibited
Why
Pennsylvania bans texting while driving, and its hand-held phone ban prohibits holding a phone while driving, even in stopped traffic. Distraction from a phone greatly increases crash risk.
Manual topic: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) - Chapter 5: Laws and Related Issues · From the Pennsylvania Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (PAC-096).