Texas Cell Phone Driving Law Quiz
10 questions on Texas distracted-driving and wireless device rules from our DL-7-verified bank.
1. It is against Texas law to do what on a cell phone or portable wireless device while driving?
A. Read, write, or send messages ✓
B. Receive a call
C. Use any navigation app
D. Listen to music
Why: It is against the law to read, write, or send messages on a cell phone or other portable wireless device while driving (DL-7 Chapter 9).
2. If drivers react half a second slower because of distractions, the likelihood of crashes:
A. Stays the same
B. Doubles ✓
C. Increases by 25%
D. Triples
Why: If drivers react a half-second slower, crashes double (DL-7 Chapter 9).
3. Under Texas law, a driver under 18 may use a cell phone (even hands-free) only:
A. When traffic is light
B. At speeds under 30 mph
C. In an emergency ✓
D. With a parent in the car
Why: All drivers under 18 are restricted from using a wireless communication device, including a hands-free device, except in an emergency (DL-7 Chapter 1).
4. Distracted driving includes all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Reading billboards
B. Adjusting the radio while driving
C. Talking on a cell phone
D. Keeping both hands on the wheel and eyes on the road ✓
Why: Distractions shift attention from the driving task. Hands on wheel and eyes on road is defensive driving, not a distraction (DL-7 Chapter 9).
5. To avoid distraction, before you begin driving you should:
A. Pre-program radio stations and adjust mirrors ✓
B. Prepare a snack
C. Make all phone calls while accelerating
D. Dictate a text to be sent while driving
Why: Pre-program stations, adjust mirrors, plan your route before driving (DL-7 Chapter 9).
6. You see another driver weaving and looking down. The safest response is:
A. Pass quickly
B. Maintain a safe following distance and pass with caution ✓
C. Tailgate to get them to notice
D. Honk repeatedly
Why: Give a distracted driver plenty of room and pass with caution (DL-7 Chapter 9).
7. In a posted Texas school zone with a wireless device prohibition sign, you may:
A. Use a hands-free device
B. Not use a wireless communication device at all ✓
C. Text if you're stopped
D. Only use speakerphone
Why: Use of a wireless communication device is prohibited in a posted school zone (DL-7 Chapter 5).
8. Showing proof of insurance on a wireless device:
A. Acceptable — DL-7 lists this as one form of proof ✓
B. Not allowed
C. Only in some counties
D. Only with a printed copy
Why: An image displayed on a wireless communication device that includes the information required is acceptable (DL-7 Chapter 2).
9. A driver under 18 who holds a Provisional License:
A. Can use hands-free devices freely
B. Can text only at red lights
C. Cannot use any wireless device, including hands-free, except in emergency ✓
D. Has no wireless restrictions
Why: All drivers under 18 are restricted from wireless device use including hands-free, except in emergency (DL-7 Chapter 1).
10. DL-7 Chapter 9's recommendation for adult drivers using a cell phone:
A. Hold the phone with both hands
B. Use the phone only at intersections
C. Avoid all phone use, ever
D. Pull off the road, or use a hands-free headset ✓
Why: Avoid using a cell phone while driving; if you must, pull off the road or use a hands-free headset (DL-7 Chapter 9).