Section 20
Knowing Performance and Safety Guidelines 113
Performance
and Safety
20
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE
Using Your Phone While Driving
Talking on the phone while driving (or operating the phone without a hands-free
device) is prohibited in some jurisdictions. Laws vary as to specific restrictions.
Remember that safety always comes first.
When using your phone in the car:
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Get to know your phone and its features, such as speed dial and redial.
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When available, use a hands-free device.
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Position your phone within easy reach.
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Let the person you are speaking to know you are driving; if necessary, suspend
the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions.
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Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.
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Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not
moving or before pulling into traffic.
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Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may divert your
attention from the road.
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Dial
to report serious emergencies. It’s free from your
wireless phone.
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Use your phone to help others in emergencies.
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Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wireless number
when necessary.
Tip: Purchase an optional Hands-Free Car Kit.
Following Safety Guidelines
To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any special regulations in
a given area. Turn your phone off in areas where use is forbidden or when it may
cause interference or danger.