Question 399 in the bank

Is a driver permitted to send an S.M.S message from his phone while driving?

  1. The driver is permitted to send and read S.M.S messages, provided that he does it with care.
  2. He is permitted to send S.M.S messages but not to read ones.
  3. Correct answer: It is absolutely prohibited, and dangerous.
  4. He is permitted to read S.M.S messages but not to send ones.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: It is absolutely prohibited, and dangerous.

Sending or reading text messages while driving is completely prohibited. Typing or reading takes your eyes off the road and your hands off the wheel, and even a few seconds of distraction can cause a crash. Being careful, or only reading instead of sending, does not make it acceptable, because both are dangerous distractions.

Topic: Rules and regulations. The bank marks it for these classes: Light truck (C1), Heavy truck (C), Bus (D), Motorcycle (A), Tractor (1), Private car (B).