72Road SafetyYour wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almostanywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits ofwireless phones, one that every user must uphold. Always comply with road safetyregulations on using a mobile phone while driving. Using a mobile phone whiledriving can be dangerous.When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. When using your wirelessphone behind the wheel of a car, practice good common sense and remember thefollowing tips:1. Get to know your wireless phone and its features, such as speed dial andredial. If available, these features help you to place your call without takingyour attention off the road.2. When available, use a hands-free device. If possible, add an additional layerof convenience and safety to your wireless phone with one of the many handsfree accessories available today.3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be able to access yourwireless phone without removing your eyes from the road. If you get anincoming call at an inconvenient time, let your voice mail answer it for you.4. Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving. Suspend the callin heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice andeven heavy traffic can be hazardous.5. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. Jotting down a "todo" list or flipping through your address book takes attention away from yourprimary responsibility, driving safely.