Question Texting while driving is: Answers Always legal, but not recommended. Illegal. A safe activity. Legal, but only for non-probationary license holders. Explanation In the state of Indiana, drivers are not permitted to use a telecommunications device to type or read a text or email while operating a vehicle. The only exception to this is if the device is being used to contact emergency services. Pass your DMV Written Test with flying colors Take me to the cheat sheet Indiana This questions appears in the following tests: Indiana Practice Test 10 Indiana Practice Test 19