Full question:
Under the laws of Delaware is it an offence to use a cell phone while driving?
- Category: Automobiles
- Subcategory: Traffic Laws
- Date:
- State: Delaware
Answer:
In Delaware, there is no ban on using handheld cell phones while driving. However, drivers with a learner's permit or an intermediate license cannot use a cell phone while driving. Additionally, school bus drivers are specifically prohibited from using cell phones while driving. Texting while driving is also banned for all drivers with learner's permits and intermediate licenses.
Using a mobile phone can distract drivers and increase the risk of accidents. Many state and local governments have made it illegal to use a cell phone while driving due to these concerns. Text messaging is particularly distracting because it requires drivers to take their eyes off the road, unlike talking on the phone, which may allow them to keep their eyes on the road (except when dialing). In 14 states and the District of Columbia, texting while driving is banned for all drivers.
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