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Safe drivingQuestion 145 of 229

When may you wear a headset or earplugs in both ears while you drive?

  1. Only when the volume is low
  2. Only while on a freeway
  3. Only during the daytime
  4. Never, because it is illegal
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Correct answer: Never, because it is illegal

The law bans a headset or earplugs in both ears while you drive. You must be able to hear horns and sirens.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 5. An Introduction to Driving: Your health may affect your driving, page 9

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026