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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 to protect yourself and your family in
dangerous situations -- with your phone at your
side, help is only three numbers away. Dial 911
or other local emergency number in the case
of fire, traffic accident, road hazard, or medical
emergency. Remember, it's a free call on your