Quebec SAAQ Knowledge Test · Question
In Quebec, can you use a phone while stopped at a red light?
Under Quebec's Highway Safety Code, drivers are strictly prohibited from using a handheld phone while driving, which legally includes being stopped temporarily
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Question: In Quebec, can you use a phone while stopped at a red light?
Answer options:
- Yes ✅ No — you are still 'operating' the vehicle
- Only at long red lights
- Only for texting
Correct answer: No — you are still 'operating' the vehicle
Explanation: Under Quebec's Highway Safety Code, drivers are strictly prohibited from using a handheld phone while driving, which legally includes being stopped temporarily at a red light because you are still operating the vehicle. Incorrect options like "Yes," "Only at long red lights," or "Only for texting" are wrong because the only legal time to use a handheld device is when the vehicle is safely parked. The underlying rule defines "driving" as being in control of a vehicle on a public highway, regardless of whether it is in motion. This concept is highly relevant for the SAAQ exam, as distracted driving laws are heavily tested due to their strict penalty structures.
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