Section 20134 Knowing Performance and Safety GuidelinesMaintaining Safe Use of and Access to YourPhoneFAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINEDMAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLEPROPERTY DAMAGEUsing Your Phone While DrivingTalking on your phone while driving is illegal in somestates. Even where it’s not, it can divert your attention fromdriving. Remember that safety always comes first.When using your phone in the car: Get to know your phone and its features, such as speeddial and redial. When available, use a hands-free device. Position your phone within easy reach. Let the person you are speaking to know you aredriving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic orhazardous weather conditions. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers whiledriving.Tip:Purchase an optionalHands-Free Car Kit. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, placecalls when you stationary or before pulling into traffic. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversationsthat may 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 special non-emergency wireless number whennecessary.Following Safety GuidelinesNote:Always turn off the phonein health care facilitiesand request permissionbefore using the phonenear medical equipment.To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always followany special regulations in a given area. Turn your phone offin areas where use is forbidden or when it may causeinterference or danger.
