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Question 7961

Does talking on a cell phone while driving without a hands-free device prevent you from handling the steering wheel properly?

  1. Only if it is held with the hand, but not if it is held with the shoulder.
  2. Yes, whether it is held with the hand or with the shoulder.
  3. No; one hand is enough to handle the steering wheel properly.
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Correct answer: Yes, whether it is held with the hand or with the shoulder.

Yes. If you hold the phone in your hand, like the driver in the image, or hold it against your ear with your shoulder, you have less control over the steering wheel, turn signals, and gearshift, especially if a hazard suddenly appears. Holding it with your shoulder also limits your freedom of movement.

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