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Noah is 17 and has held a limited provisional license for 8 months. His phone is paired with the car for hands-free calls. A friend calls while he is driving. May Noah take the call?
Correct answer: No. Under 18, he may not use a phone at all, except in an emergency.
Why
New drivers need all of their attention for the driving task, and a phone conversation takes mental focus even when your hands stay on the wheel. The manual says research shows no difference in risk between hand-held and hands-free phones. Put the phone on silent, or let a passenger answer it.
Verified against Rhode Island Driver's Manual online version · Cellular Phone Usage – Personal Wireless Communications Devices · p. 18, 36, 37
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