If you have a probationary license or instructional permit, you can use your cell phone while driving:

Explanation

The safest and generally legal use of a cell phone while driving with a probationary license or instructional permit is when you are reporting an emergency. This allows for critical communication in urgent situations while minimizing distractions during routine driving.

Common Driving Test Mistakes

Two friends.
Allowing multiple friends in the vehicle increases distractions and risk. Most states restrict the number of non-family passengers for learner’s permit holders, making two friends more than typically allowed.

No restriction.
Learner’s permit holders almost always have passenger restrictions. The purpose of a learner’s permit is supervised practice, and unrestricted passengers would increase distractions and reduce safety.

The correct answer is one non-family member, which reflects the most common passenger limit for drivers with a learner’s permit.