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 wireless phone to call for help.

 

Dial 9-1-1 or other local emergency number in

 

the case of fire, traffic accident, or medical

 

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emergencies.

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

9-1-1 or other local emergency number, as you would want others to do for you.1

 

Call roadside assistance or a special

 

 

non-emergency wireless assistance

 

 

number when necessary. If you see a

 

 

broken-down vehicle posing no serious

 

 

hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic

 

 

accident where no one appears injured, or a

 

 

vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside

 

 

assistance or other special non-emergency

 

 

wireless number.

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Wherever wireless phone service is available.

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