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Alcohol, drugs and distractionsQuestion 35 of 318

You wait at a red light. Can you read a text message on your phone?

  1. No. At a red light, you are still driving.
  2. Yes, because the vehicle does not move.
  3. No, unless the light has been red for long.
  4. Yes, if the traffic behind you is slow.
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Correct answer: No. At a red light, you are still driving.

A driver who waits at a red light or in a traffic jam is still driving. He or she cannot use an electronic device.

Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 1, The Driver > Electronic devices, page 63

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026