up phone numbers while
driving. If you are reading
an Address Book or
business card, or writing a
"to-do" list while driving a
car, you are not watching
where you are going. It is
common sense. Don't get
caught in a dangerous
situation because you are
reading or writing and not
paying attention to the road
or nearby vehicles.
6. Dial sensibly and assess the
traffic; if possible, place calls
when you are not moving or
before pulling into traffic. Try
to plan your calls before you
begin your trip or attempt to
coincide your calls with times
you may be stopped at a
stop sign, red light or
otherwise stationary. But if
you need to dial while
driving, follow this simple
tip— dial only a few
numbers, check the road
and your mirrors, then
continue.
7. Do not engage in stressful
or emotional conversations
that may be distracting.
Stressful or emotional
conversations and driving do
not mix; they are distracting
and even dangerous when
you are behind the wheel of
a car. Make people you are
talking with aware you are
driving and if necessary,
suspend conversations
which have the potential to
divert your attention from
the road.
8. Use your wireless phone to
call for help. Your wireless
phone is one of the
greatest tools you can own
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