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sign, red light or otherwise
stationary. But if you need to
dial while driving, follow this
simple tip — 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. Stressful
or emotional conversations
and driving do not mix; they
are distracting and even
dangerous when you are
behind the wheel of a car.
Make people you are talking
with aware you are driving
and if necessary, suspend
conversations which have
the potential to divert your
attention from the road.
8. Use your wireless phone to
call for help. Your wireless
phone is one of the greatest
tools you can own to protect
yourself and your family in
dangerous situations — with
your phone at your side,
help is only three numbers
away. Dial 911 or other local
emergency number in the
case of fire, traffic accident,
road hazard or medical
emergency. Remember, it is
a free call on your wireless
phone!
9. Use your wireless phone to
help others in emergencies.
Your wireless phone provides
you a perfect opportunity to
be a “Good Samaritan” in your
community. 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.
10. Call roadside assistance
or a special wireless
nonemergency assistance
number when necessary.
Certain situations you
encounter while driving may
require attention, but are not
urgent enough to merit a call
for emergency services. But