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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,helpisonlythreenumbersaway.Dial911or
other local emergency number in the case of fire,
traffic accident, road hazard, or medical emergency.
Remember, it’s a free call on your wireless phone!
9 Use your wireless phone to help others in
emergencies. Your wireless phone provides you a
perfect opportunity to be a “Good Samaritan”in your
community. If you see an auto accident, crime in
progress or other serious emergency where lives are
indanger,call911orotherlocalemergencynumber,
as you would want others to do for you.
10 Call roadside assistance or a special wireless
nonemergency assistance number when necessary.
Certain situations you encounter while driving may
require attention, but are not urgent enough to merit
a call for emergency services. But you can still use
your wireless phone to lend a hand. If you see a
broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a
broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where
no one appears injured or a vehicle you know to
be stolen, call roadside assistance or other special
nonemergency wireless number.
The above tips are meant as general guidelines.
Before deciding to use your mobile device while
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