Tennessee Permit Practice Test

When is it permissible to use a cell phone while driving?

1. Only if you're using hands-free technology

2. Anytime

3. Only at stoplights

4. When driving in rural areas

The correct answer is: Only if you're using hands-free technology

Using a cell phone while driving is permissible only if you are using hands-free technology, as this allows the driver to maintain better control of the vehicle while remaining engaged in necessary communication. Hands-free devices, such as Bluetooth headsets or speakerphone options, help reduce distractions caused by physically holding a phone, which can impair the driver's ability to focus on the road and respond to traffic conditions. This helps promote safer driving practices and aligns with legal regulations that many states, including Tennessee, enforce to minimize the risk of accidents related to phone usage while driving. The other options suggest scenarios where cell phone use would be allowed, but they do not account for the increased risks associated with using a handheld device or the legal restrictions imposed on drivers to mitigate those risks.