According to the Distracted Driving Law, which of the following can commercial drivers not do while driving?

• A. Hold and enter information into a GPS unit
• B. Communicate with an employer using a two-way radio
• C. Read a gauge that provides important information about the vehicles running systems
• D. Read a display screen that is tracking the vehicles location, driver status and delivery of goods

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that the Distracted Driving Law targets handheld devices, and operating one while driving is restricted. Holding and entering information into a GPS unit requires manual input and takes your eyes off the road, creating a higher crash risk, so commercial drivers are not allowed to do this while behind the wheel.

Reading gauges or instrument panels, and looking at in-vehicle displays that show status or location, are part of monitoring the vehicle and its operations rather than manipulating a handheld device, so they’re allowed as part of safe driving. Communicating with an employer using a two-way radio is also permissible when it doesn’t require handling a phone or extensive manual input that distracts from driving.