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10 Driver Safety Tips
Your wireless phone gives you the
powerful ability to communicate by
voice almost anywhere, anytime.
An important responsibility
accompanies the benefits
of wireless phones, one that
every user must uphold. When
operating a car, driving is your first
responsibility.
When using your wireless phone
behind the wheel of a car,
practice good common sense and
remember the following tips:
1. Get to know your wireless
phone and its features such as
speed dial and redial. Carefully
read your instruction manual
and learn to take advantage of
valuable features most phones
offer, including automatic redial
and 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
handsfree device. A number
of handsfree 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
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