Topic 4 · Defensive Driving and Safe Driving Practices
Which is true about wearing headphones while driving in California?
- It is legal, because hearing is not a licensing requirement
- It is illegal to wear a headset or earplugs in both ears — correct answer
- It is legal as long as the volume is low
Why
It is illegal to wear a headset or earplugs in both ears while driving. You must be able to hear horns, sirens, motorcycles or screeching tires. (Handbook, Section 5.)
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Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025), the document the DMV writes the real test from. Edited by Fernando Aguilera. Aprobify is not affiliated with the California DMV.
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