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memory. Also, work to memorize
the phone keypad so you can use
the speed dial function without
taking your attention off the road.
2. When available, use a hands-free
device. A number of hands-free
wireless phone accessories are
readily available today. Whether
you choose an installed mounted
device for your wireless phone
or a speaker phone accessory,
take advantage of these devices if
available to you.
3. Position your wireless phone within
easy reach. Make sure you place
your wireless phone within easy
reach and where you can reach it
without removing your eyes from
the road. If you get an incoming
call at an inconvenient time, if
possible, let your voicemail answer
it for you.
4. Suspend conversations during
hazardous driving conditions or
situations. 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 and ice can be hazardous,
but so is heavy traffic. As a driver,
your first responsibility is to pay
attention to the road.
5. Do not take notes or look up phone
numbers while driving. If you
are reading an Address Book or
business card, or writing a “to-do”
list while driving a car, you are not
watching where you are going. It is
common sense. Don’t get caught
in a dangerous situation because
you are reading or writing and not
paying attention to the road or
nearby vehicles.
6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic;
if possible, place calls when you
are not moving or before pulling
into traffic. Try to plan your calls
before you begin your trip or
attempt to coincide your calls with
times you may be stopped at a
stop sign, red light or otherwise
stationary. But if you need to dial
while driving, follow this simple