Health and safety information15Road SafetyYour wireless phone gives you the powerful ability tocommunicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime.But an important responsibility accompanies thebenefits of wireless phones, one that every usermust uphold.When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.When using your wireless phone behind the wheelof a car, practice good common sense andremember the following tips:1. Get to know your wireless phone and itsfeatures, such as speed dial and redial. Ifavailable, these features help you to placeyour call without taking your attention offthe road.2. When available, use a hands-free device.If possible, add an additional layer ofconvenience and safety to your wirelessphone with one of the many hands freeaccessories available today.3. Position your wireless phone within easyreach. Be able to access your wirelessphone without removing your eyes fromthe road. If you get an incoming call at aninconvenient time, let your voice mailanswer it for you.4. Let the person you are speaking withknow you are driving; if necessary,suspend the call in heavy traffic orhazardous weather conditions. Rain,sleet, snow, ice and even heavy trafficcan be hazardous.5. Do not take notes or look up phonenumbers while driving. Jotting down a “todo” list or flipping through your addressbook takes attention away from yourprimary responsibility, driving safely.