Alcohol, drugs and distractionsQuestion 36 of 318

In which case can a driver use a hand-held phone while driving?

  1. To read a short message from a friend
  2. To check the route on a map application
  3. To answer a call from work
  4. To call 911
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Correct answer: To call 911

The law allows a driver to use a phone to call 911. Even then, the driver must follow the safety rules.

Source: Guide de la route, 4e édition (SAAQ, 2024), Chapitre 1, Le conducteur > Les appareils électroniques, page 64

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026