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Quick Reference Guide
Safety on the Road
Do not take notes or use the device while driving. Jotting down a "to do"
list or flipping through your address book takes attention away from your
primary responsibility, driving safely.
When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility - Give full attention
to driving. Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless devices
in the areas where you drive. Always obey them.
When using a wireless device behind the wheel of a car, practice good
common sense and remember the following tips:
1. Get to know your wireless device and any 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.
3. Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if neces-
sary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather condi-
tions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice, and even heavy traffic can be
hazardous.
4. 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 con-
tinue.
5. 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.
6. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial the Emergency ser-
vices, (9-1-1 in the US, and 1-1-2 in Europe) or other local emer-
gency number in the case of fire, traffic accident or medical
emergencies. Remember, it is a free call on your wireless phone!.
The call can be made regardless of any security codes and depend-
ing on a network, with or without a SIM card inserted.
7. Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. If you see
an auto accident, crime in progress or other serious emergency
where lives are in danger, call the Emergency Services, (9-1-1 in the
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