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8. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Your
wireless phone is one of the greatest tools you can
own to protect yourself and your family in
dangerous situationswith your phone at your side,
help is only three numbers away. Dial 9-1-1 or
other local emergency number in the case of fire,
traffic accident, road hazard or medical
emergency. Remember, it is a free call on your
wireless phone!
9. Use your wireless phone to help others in
emergencies. Your wireless phone provides you a
perfect opportunity to be a "Good Samaritan" in
your community. 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, as you would want others to
do for you.
10. Call roadside assistance or a special wireless
nonemergency assistance number when
necessary. Certain situations you encounter while
driving may require attention, but are not urgent
enough to merit a call for emergency services. But
you still can use your wireless phone to lend a
hand. 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 nonemergency wireless
number. Careless, distracted individuals and
people driving irresponsibly represent a hazard to
everyone on the road.
Since 1984, the Cellular Telecommunications
Industry Association and the wireless industry
have conducted educational outreach to inform
wireless phone users of their responsibilities as
safe drivers and good citizens. As we approach a
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new century, more and more of us will take
advantage of the benefits of wireless telephones.
And, as we take to the roads, we all have
aresponsibility to drive safely.
"The wireless industry reminds you to use your
phone safely when driving"
Cellular Telecommunications & Internet
Association. For more information, please call 1-
888-901-SAFE.
For updates: http://www.wowcom.com/
consumer/issues/driving/articles.cfm?ID=85
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