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Your device gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice,
almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility
accompanies the benefits of devices, one that every user must uphold.
When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. When using your
device behind the wheel of a car, practice good common sense and
remember the following tips:
1. Get to know your device 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 device with one
of the many hands free accessories available today.
3. Position your device within easy reach. Be able to access your
device 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.
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 device 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,
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