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Hospitals: Switch off your wireless device when requested to do so
in hospitals, clinics, or health care facilities. These requests are
designed to prevent possible interference with sensitive medical
equipment.
Aircraft: Switch off your wireless device whenever you are instructed
to do so by airport or airline staff.
Consult the airline staff about the use of wireless devices on board
the aircraft; if your device offers a "flight mode" this must be
enabled prior to boarding an aircraft.
Interference in cars: Please note that because of possible
interference to electronic equipment, some vehicle manufacturers
forbid the use of mobile phones in their vehicles unless a hands-free
kit with an external antenna is included in the installation.
Explosive environments
Petrol stations and explosive atmospheres: In locations with
potentially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted signs to turn off
wireless devices such as your smartphone or other radio equipment.
Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres include fuelling areas;
below decks on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities;
and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as
grain, dust, or metal powders.
Blasting caps and areas: Turn off your mobile phone or wireless
device when in a blasting area or in areas posted turn off "two-way
radios" or "electronic devices" to avoid interfering with blasting
operations.
Driving Safety Tips Overview
Always obey all laws and regulations on the use of the smartphone in
your driving area.
IMPORTANT
Driving while using a phone may not be permitted in
your region. Check with your local authorities.
Safety — Your most important call. The Wireless Industry reminds
you to use your smartphone safely when driving.
1
Get to know your smartphone and its features, such as
speed-dial and redial.
2
When available, use a hands-free device.
3
Position your smartphone within easy reach.
4
Let the person you are speaking to know you are driving; if
necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather
conditions.
5
Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.
6
Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when
you are not moving or before pulling into traffic.
7
Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may
divert your attention from the road.
8
Dial your national emergency number (such as 112 or 999) to
report serious emergencies. This is a free call from your
smartphone.
9
Use your smartphone to help others in emergencies.
10 Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wireless
number when necessary.
Driving Safety Tips Details
1
Get to know your smartphone and its features such as speed-dial
and redial. Carefully read your instruction manual and learn to
take advantage of valuable features most smartphone models
offer including, automatic redial and memory dial—most
smartphone models can store up to 99 numbers in memory dial.
Also, work to memorise the smartphone keyboard 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
smartphone accessories are readily available today. Whether you
choose an installed mounted device for your smartphone or a
speaker phone accessory, take advantage of these devices if
available to you.
3
Make sure you place your smartphone 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, let your
voicemail answer it for you.
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