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When available, use a hands-free device. If possible, add
2.
an additional layer of convenience and safety to your
wireless phone with one of the many hands free
accessories available today.
Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be able to
3.
access your wireless phone without removing your eyes
from the road. If you get an incoming call at an
inconvenient time, let your voice mail answer it for you.
Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving.
4.
Suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather
conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice and even heavy traffic
can be hazardous.
Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.
5.
Jotting down a "to do" list or flipping through your address
book takes attention away from your primary
responsibility, driving safely.
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Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls
6.
when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try
to plan calls when your car will be stationary. If you need to
make a call, dial only a few numbers, check the road and
your mirrors, then continue.
Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that
7.
may be distracting. Make people you are talking with
aware you are driving and suspend conversations that
have the potential to divert your attention from the road.
Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial 9-1-1 or other
8.
local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident
or medical emergencies.
Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. If
9.
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.
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