Why can’t I listen audio book on my iPhone 12 Pro Max while driving

Hello Vermont53,

What happens when you try to listen while driving? Do you see any error messages? What app are you using to play the audiobooks?

This information will help determine any steps to take to find a solution.

You can also check to see if Driving Focus is turned on. Here is information from Use the Driving Focus on your iPhone to concentrate on the road - Apple Support on Driving Focus and how it works:

1. Go to Settings > Focus and tap Driving. 

2. Turn Driving on or off.

If you already have the Driving Focus set up, you can quickly turn it on or off from Control Center. Here's how: 

1. Open Control Center.

2. Touch and hold Focus, then tap Driving to turn it on or off.

Have a good day.

Vermont53,

Thanks for verifying that information for us. Is the iPhone connected to your vehicle's Bluetooth, CarPlay or through a USB connection? If it's through one of these connections, let's follow the recommended steps outlined in this helpful article: How to connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your car - Apple Support. There's a series of steps that can help ensure the connection to your vehicle is properly configured. This will isolate the issue you're experiencing further.

Best regards.