Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial.
When available, use a hands free device.
Position your wireless phone within easy reach and where you can grab it without
removing your eyes from the road. If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient
time, if possible, let your voice mail answer it for you.
Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the
call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions.
Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.
Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving
or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before you begin your trip. But if
you need to dial while driving, follow this simple tip--dial only a few numbers, check
the road and your mirrors, then continue.
Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting.
Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial 9-1-1 or other local emergency number
in the case of fire, traffic accident, road hazard or medical emergency.
Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. If you see an auto accident,
crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger, call 9-1-1 or
other local emergency number.
Call roadside assistance or a special wireless non-emergency assistance number
when necessary. If you see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a
broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured or a
vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or other special non-
emergency wireless number.
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