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driving safety

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smart practices while driving
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Drive Safe, Call Smart
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Check the laws and regulations on the use of
mobile devices and their accessories in the areas
where you drive. Always obey them. The use of
these devices may be prohibited or restricted in
certain areas. Go to
www.motorola.com/callsmart
for more information.
Your mobile device lets you communicate by
voice and data, almost anywhere, anytime,
wherever wireless service is available and safe
conditions allow. When driving a car, driving is
your first responsibility. If you choose to use your
mobile device while driving, remember the
following tips:
• Get to know your Motorola mobile
device and its features such as speed
dial and redial.
If available, these features
help you to place your call without taking
your attention off the road.
• When available, use a
hands-free device.
If
possible, add an additional
layer of convenience to your
mobile device with one of
the many Motorola Original hands-free
accessories available today.
• Position your mobile device within easy
reach.
Be able to access your mobile
device without removing your eyes from
the road. If you receive an incoming call
at an inconvenient time, if possible, let
your voice mail answer it for you.
• 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, ice, and even heavy traffic
can be hazardous.
• Do not take notes or look up phone
numbers while driving.
Jotting down a
“to do” list or going through your address
book takes attention away from your
primary responsibility—driving safely.
• 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 mobile device to call for help.
Dial 999 or other local emergency
number in the case of fire, traffic accident,
or medical emergencies.
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