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You are stopped at a red light, and your phone in the cup holder shows a new text. Under Washington law, when can you pick up the phone and read the text?
Correct answer: After you pull off the roadway and stop where the car can safely stay
Why
The rule applies to all drivers and covers phones, tablets, laptops and game devices. You may use a hands-free system, a single touch to start or stop a function, or a phone to call emergency services. Even hands-free use can take your eyes and mind off the road, so put the phone away before you drive.
Verified against Washington Driver Guide · Distracted driving laws · p. 85, 86
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