Maine · Traffic Laws · Question 4 of 8
Using a hand-held cell phone while driving is:
- A. Always permitted as long as you keep one hand on the wheel
- B. Permitted only at stop lights
- C. Restricted or banned in most states, especially for new drivers Correct answer
- D. Allowed for navigation but not for calls
Why this is the right answer
Most states restrict or ban hand-held phone use while driving. Provisional and learner's permit holders are typically banned from any cell phone use, hands-free included.
How this question shows up on the Maine permit test
Questions in the traffic laws category are common on the Maine learner permit exam. The exam tests your knowledge of the Maine Driver Handbook, and topics like this one show up in multiple forms: sometimes as a direct rule, sometimes as a real-world scenario, and sometimes as a "which of the following is NOT correct" question, which trips up readers who skim. Read every choice carefully and watch for the words "always," "never," and "only."
If you missed this question, do not just memorize the answer — re-read the explanation and try to put the rule in your own words. Study research consistently shows that explaining a rule out loud locks it in much better than rereading the same text.
For a deeper walkthrough of traffic laws on the permit test, read our complete guide to Traffic Laws.