While driving in California, using a handheld cell phone is:

• A.Legal if you are over 21
• B.Legal at stop signs but not in traffic
• C.Legal if you use the speaker
• D.Illegal

Why

Holding and using a phone while driving is illegal in California. Use a hands-free setup if you are an adult, or wait until you are safely parked.

Manual topic: California Driver Handbook - Distracted Driving · From the California Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (CAC-104).

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