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 BC's Motor Vehicle Act, using a hand-held cell phone while driving is strictly prohibited to minimize distracted driving. This ban applies even when stopped at a red light or delayed in traffic, making the stoplights option incorrect. Short calls and holding a phone on speakerphone are also illegal, as physically holding or manipulating a device remains a violation. The underlying law bans drivers from holding or watching electronic devices unless safely parked. For the ICBC knowledge test, remember that driving includes waiting at intersections, and Graduated Licensing Program drivers are completely restricted from using any electronic devices, including hands-free systems.