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7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that
may be distracting. Stressful or emotional conversations
and driving do not mix; they are distracting and even
dangerous when you are behind the wheel of a car. Make
people you are talking with aware you are driving and if
necessary, suspend conversations which have the potential
to divert your attention from the road.
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 situations -- with
your phone at your side, help is only three numbers away.
Dial 911 or other local emergency number in the case of
fire, traffic accident, road hazard, or medical emergency.
Remember, it's 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 911 or other local emergency
number, as you would want others to do for you.
10. Call roadside assistance or a special wireless non-
emergency 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 can still 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 non-emergency wireless number.
The above tips are meant as general guidelines. Before
deciding to use your mobile device while operating a vehicle, it
is recommended that you consult your applicable jurisdiction's
local laws or other regulations regarding such use. Such laws
or other regulations may prohibit or otherwise restrict the
manner in which a driver may use his or her phone while
operating a vehicle.
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