Which practice is illegal while driving?

Which practice is illegal while driving?

• A. Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
• B. Listening to music through headphones that cover one ear.
• C. Wearing sunglasses while driving at night.
• D. Reading a map while stopped at a red light.

Answer: (A)

When you’re driving, your hearing helps you notice hazards you might not see, like a horn, siren, or a bike approaching from the side. In California, wearing headphones that cover both ears is illegal because it blocks those important sounds, making it harder to react to danger in time. Using headphones that cover only one ear still leaves one ear open to ambient noise, so it’s generally allowed and keeps you safer. Wearing sunglasses at night isn’t illegal, though it can reduce visibility in low light. Reading a map while stopped at a red light isn’t illegal either, but it’s still best to keep your attention on the road and limit fiddling with maps while the vehicle is moving.

When you’re driving, your hearing helps you notice hazards you might not see, like a horn, siren, or a bike approaching from the side. In California, wearing headphones that cover both ears is illegal because it blocks those important sounds, making it harder to react to danger in time. Using headphones that cover only one ear still leaves one ear open to ambient noise, so it’s generally allowed and keeps you safer. Wearing sunglasses at night isn’t illegal, though it can reduce visibility in low light. Reading a map while stopped at a red light isn’t illegal either, but it’s still best to keep your attention on the road and limit fiddling with maps while the vehicle is moving.