Blackberry Wireless Handheld Frequently Asked Questions Manual page 3

10 Driver safety tips
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Your wireless handheld gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice — almost anywhere,
anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless handhelds, one that
every user must uphold.
When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. When using your wireless handheld behind the
wheel of a car, practice good common sense and remember the following tips:
1. Get to know your wireless handheld and its features such as speed dial and redial.
If available, these features help you to place your call without taking your attention off the road.
2. When available, use a hands-free device.
If possible, add an additional layer of convenience and safety to your wireless handheld with one
of the many hands-free accessories available today.
3. Position your wireless handheld within easy reach.
Be able to access your wireless handheld 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. 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, ice, and even heavy traffic can be hazardous.
5. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.
Jotting down a "to do" list or flipping through your address book takes attention away from your
primary responsibility, driving safely.
6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls 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 while moving, dial
only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue.
7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that 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.
8. Use your wireless handheld to call for help.
Dial 911 or other local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident, or medical
emergencies. Remember, it is a free call on your wireless handheld!
9. Use your wireless handheld to help others in emergencies.
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.
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