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Difficulty: EasyDistracted and Inattentive Driving

Federal regulations permit a commercial motor vehicle driver to hold a mobile phone in one hand while driving, as long as the conversation is conducted on speakerphone.

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Federal commercial motor vehicle regulations prohibit drivers from holding a mobile phone in their hand to conduct voice communications while driving. Compliant hands-free operation requires the phone to be mounted within seated reach and operated via voice commands or a single touch, without holding the handset.

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1
Review federal commercial motor vehicle safety rules regarding hand-held mobile device use.
Commercial drivers are strictly prohibited from holding a mobile phone in at least one hand while driving.
Physical handling of a phone creates visual and manual distractions that compromise vehicle control.
2
Evaluate whether engaging speakerphone mode creates an exception to the hand-held restriction.
Holding the phone remains unlawful regardless of whether the call is on speakerphone.
Lawful hands-free use requires the device to be mounted close to the driver and operated without holding the handset.

Key Concept

Prohibition of Hand-Held Mobile Phone Use in Commercial Driving
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Distracted and Inattentive Driving

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