What is the safest precaution regarding cellular phones while driving?

• A. Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel
• B. Put the phone away and not use it at all
• C. Use a handheld device
• D. Texting while driving is allowed

Answer: (A)

Using a hands-free device lets you talk while keeping both hands on the steering wheel, which helps you maintain better vehicle control and reduces the manual distraction that comes with holding a phone. It still requires attention, so keep calls brief and avoid reading or composing messages; if you need to focus on reading or writing, pull over first. Handheld use takes a hand off the wheel and increases steering effort, while texting creates heavy visual and manual distraction, making driving riskier. Putting the phone away entirely is the safest option, but when you must communicate, hands-free is the safer compromise because it preserves grip on the wheel and keeps visual focus on the road.