DMV Topic

Phones & Distracted Driving

Practice questions and explanations on phones & distracted driving across 7 states. Each question includes the correct answer, full explanation, and the underlying state law.

CA California

Under California law, when is it legal for an adult driver (18+) to hold and use a cell phone while behind the wheel?

CVC §23123.5

AR Arkansas

In Arkansas, is texting while driving a primary or secondary offense, and what is the maximum base fine?

Ark. Code §27-51-1504

MO Missouri

Missouri's hands-free cell phone law applies to which drivers?

Mo. Rev. Stat. §304.820

NC North Carolina

Can a North Carolina officer stop a driver solely for texting while driving, without another violation?

N.C. Gen. Stat. §20-137.4A

RI Rhode Island

Rhode Island's handheld cell phone law applies to:

R.I. Gen. Laws §31-22-30

TN Tennessee

Under Tennessee's hands-free law, is it legal to hold and check your phone while stopped at a red light?

Tenn. Code §55-8-199

IL Illinois

Under Illinois law (sometimes called "Daniel's Law"), using a handheld phone while driving is:

625 ILCS 5/12-610.2