Practice question

Is it legal to text while driving?

  1. Yes, as long as you aren't on a street
  2. No, it is hazardous
  3. Yes, checking your GPS is allowed
  4. Yes, as long as you are in a safe area

Answer: B — No, it is hazardous

Texting while driving is illegal in most states and is considered a hazardous act. Even if you are not on a busy street or in a safe area, it is still illegal and dangerous to text while driving. Checking your GPS may be allowed, but it is also important to pull over or have a passenger check the GPS for you to avoid distractions while driving. Therefore, option B is the correct answer as it states that texting while driving is hazardous.

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