Question 6544
May drivers wear headphones or earphones connected to a mobile phone in their ears while driving?
- No, except for bicycle riders and drivers of personal mobility vehicles.
- Yes, provided the earphones are wireless.
- No, it is prohibited as a general rule.
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Correct answer: No, it is prohibited as a general rule.
No. As a general rule, driving with headphones or earphones connected to a cell phone or an audio device, like those worn by the driver in the picture, is prohibited, even if they are wireless. To talk on the phone, you must do so without using your hands, headphones, or earphones. The prohibition also applies to cyclists and users of personal mobility vehicles. There are specific exceptions, such as approved devices built into motorcycle helmets.