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Safe driving and emergenciesQuestion 287 of 296

You use a GPS navigation device while your vehicle is in motion. What does the law require?

  1. The device must be in hands-free mode
  2. You may touch the screen when the road is clear
  3. You may hold it in one hand
  4. You may type in an address at low speed
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Correct answer: The device must be in hands-free mode

Set your route before you start. While you drive, use GPS only in hands-free mode.

Source: Traffic Safety Act (S.N.S. 2025, c. 20), in force 19 October 2026, Section 191, Global positioning system devices

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026