Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road RulesHard
You are driving on a Florida roadway. Which of the following is considered an illegal act under Florida's distracted driving laws, specifically related to wireless communication devices?
- ATexting or manually entering information into a wireless communication device while driving.
- BUsing a GPS navigation app on your phone while driving.
- CUsing a hands-free device to make a phone call.
- DListening to music streamed from your phone through the car's audio system.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Texting or manually entering information into a wireless communication device while driving.
Florida's distracted driving laws specifically prohibit texting or manually entering information into a wireless communication device while driving. While hands-free calls, GPS use, and music streaming are generally allowed, any manual input or reading of texts is illegal.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Using a GPS app is generally allowed, especially if hands-free or mounted.
- C. Hands-free calls are explicitly permitted under Florida law.
- D. Listening to music via a hands-free setup is generally allowed.
Florida Distracted Driving (Texting)
Florida law prohibits texting or manually entering information into a wireless communication device while driving. It is a primary offense, meaning an officer can pull you over for it.
- Primary offense: can be pulled over for it
- Prohibits manual entry of text, email, instant messages
- Prohibits reading texts, emails, instant messages
- Hands-free devices are generally allowed
- GPS navigation is generally allowed
Memory trick: Hands on the wheel, not on the text, let the road be your next!