Texting and driving is: Do you currently have car insurance? Insurance is mandatory to drive in Ohio Yes I have insurance. But please show me your best quotes. No, please help me find the best insurance. Question Texting and driving is: Answers Illegal. Allowed when stopped at traffic control devices. Allowed when there is minimal traffic. Explanation Texting while driving is a very dangerous distraction that increases the risk of a crash by as much as 23 times. Texting while operating a vehicle is prohibited by South Dakota law. This questions appears in the following tests: South Dakota Motorcycle Practice Test 24