Section 24270 Performance and SafetyMaintaining Safe Use of and Access to YourPhoneFAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAYLEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLEPROPERTY DAMAGE.Using Your Phone While DrivingTalking on your phone while driving is illegal in some states.Even where it’s not, it can divert your attention from driving.Remember that safety always comes first.When using your phone in the car: Get to know your phone and its features, such as speed dialand redial. When available, use a hands-free device. Position your phone within easy reach. Let the person you are speaking to know you are driving; ifnecessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardousweather conditions. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place callswhen you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations thatmay divert your attention from the road. Dial to report serious emergencies.It’s free from your wireless phone. Use your phone to help others in emergencies. Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergencywireless number when necessary.Following Safety GuidelinesTo operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow anyspecial regulations in a given area. Turn your phone off in