Jordan is 17. His phone is in a dashboard mount and connected to the car for hands-free calls. May Jordan take a hands-free call while he drives on a Vermont highway?

Correct answer: No; drivers under 18 may not use a phone at all, even hands-free.

Why

Vermont law bans handheld use of a portable electronic device by all drivers, and adults may use one only hands-free. Drivers under 18 have a stricter rule: they may not use a portable electronic device at all while driving, even while stopped in traffic or at a light. The only exception is a call to law enforcement or emergency services in an emergency, so pull off to a place where you can lawfully stop before you use the phone.

Verified against Vermont Driver's Manual · Junior Driver's License restrictions · p. 16, 56