142Section 11• Updated 4/3/2002: US Food and Drug Administrationhttp://www.fda.gov/cellphonesRoad SafetyYour wireless phone gives you the powerful ability tocommunicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But animportant responsibility accompanies the benefits ofwireless phones, one that every user must uphold.When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of acar, practice good common sense and remember thefollowing tips:1. Get to know your wireless phone and its features, suchas speed dial and redial. If available, these features helpyou to place your call without taking your attention offthe road.2. When available, use a hands-free device. If possible, addan additional layer of convenience and safety to yourwireless phone with one of the many hands freeaccessories available today.3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be ableto access your wireless phone without removing youreyes from the road. If you get an incoming call at aninconvenient time, let your voice mail answer it for you.4. Let the person you are speaking with know you aredriving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic orhazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice andeven heavy traffic can be hazardous.
