Ontario G1 Knowledge Test — G1 Practice Question
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Rules of the Road
Which of the following IS permitted under Ontario's distracted driving law while driving?
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Correct Answer: B. Using a Bluetooth or hands-free device with the phone mounted
Ontario permits hands-free use of phones via Bluetooth or a mounted holder. The phone must not be in your hand. All hand-held use — texting, dialling, video — is prohibited regardless of whether the vehicle is moving or stopped at a red light.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.Holding a phone to read a textHolding and using a phone is illegal; reading a text means you are manipulating the device.
- C.Manually dialling a hand-held phoneManual dialling of a hand-held phone is prohibited — even once — under the distracted driving law.
- D.Viewing a video on a hand-held tabletVideo viewing on a hand-held tablet is prohibited for the same reason: the device must not be held.