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mirrors frequently and watch out for other drivers. It requires obeying all traffic signs and signals and
staying within the speed limit. It means using seatbelts and requiring other passengers to do the same.
But with wireless phone use, driving safely means a little more. This brochure is a call to wireless phone
users everywhere to make safety their first priority when behind the wheel of a car. Wireless
telecommunications is keeping us in touch, simplifying our lives, protecting us in emergencies and
providing opportunities to help others in need. When it comes to the use of wireless phones, safety is your
most important call.
Wireless Phone “Safety Tips”
Below are safety tips to follow while driving and using a wireless phone which should be easy to
remember.
1. Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial. Carefully read your
instruction manual and learn to take advantage of valuable features most phones offer, including
automatic redial and memory. Also, work to memorize the phone keypad so you can use the speed dial
function without taking your attention off the road.
2. When available, use a hands free device. A number of hands free wireless phone accessories are readily
available today. Whether you choose an installed mounted device for your wireless phone or a speaker
phone accessory, take advantage of these devices if available to you.
3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Make sure you place 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.
4. Suspend conversations during hazardous driving conditions or situations. Let the person you are
speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather
conditions. Rain, sleet, snow and ice can be hazardous, but so is heavy traffic. As a driver, your first
responsibility is to pay attention to the road.