Hand-held cell phone use while driving is:

Question: Hand-held cell phone use while driving is:

Answer options:

• Allowed at stoplights ✅ Prohibited
• Allowed for short calls
• Allowed if you use the speaker

Correct answer: Prohibited

Explanation: Under Alberta's distracted driving legislation, operating a hand-held cell phone while driving is strictly prohibited. This law is absolute, which is why alternative options suggesting phone use is permitted at red lights, for short-duration calls, or while holding the phone on speaker mode are incorrect. In Alberta, a driver is legally considered to be driving even when temporarily stopped in traffic or at a red light. Only fully hands-free, voice-activated systems are allowed. For the Class 7 exam, candidate drivers must remember that distracted driving laws apply continuously on the road, as questions regarding when you can use a phone are common testing points.