takes attention away from your primary
•Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when your car is not moving or before pulling into traffic. If you must make a call while moving, dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue.
•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 can divert your attention away from the road.
•Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial
local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident, or medical emergencies.1
•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
•Call roadside assistance or a special
vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or other special
1.Wherever wireless phone service is available.
20Wireless Phone Safety Tips