A G1 driver wants to use their phone for hands-free calling through the car's Bluetooth system while driving. Is this allowed, given they're still a novice driver?

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Correct answer: B. Yes — the hands-free rule is the same for novice and fully licensed drivers; only the penalty for breaking the hand-held ban differs

The hand-held device ban applies identically to novice drivers and fully licensed drivers — a G1, G2, M1, or M2 driver may use a hands-free device (earpiece, Bluetooth, or a securely mounted phone operated by voice command or a single touch) exactly like a fully licensed driver can. What differs for novice drivers isn't the device rule itself, but the penalty if they're caught using a hand-held device illegally.

Source: MTO Driver's Handbook: ontario.ca "Distracted driving" — device-use rules for novice (G1/G2/M1/M2) drivers

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