Texas Car / Permit practice question · Traffic Laws
A Texas driver who is under 18 years old may use a wireless communication device while driving:
Answer choices
- not at all, except in an emergency— Correct answer
- only for hands-free phone calls
- only to send short text messages
- any time, as long as they hold a valid license
Why this is the answer
Every driver under 18 is restricted from using a wireless communication device, and that includes a hands-free device. The only exception is an emergency. Holding a valid license does not lift the ban, and the rule is not limited to texting. Hands-free calling and short messages are both covered for a driver of this age.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Distracted Driving
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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