Safe Driving Is Your First Priority! For your well-being and others, read on.Some of these safety tips are not only sensible, but mandatory. Before using your cellular phone, familiarize yourself with the regulations in your area.
Tip #1
If you have a mobile phone, make sure your phone is properly mounted.
It should be easy to access, within comfortable reach and as close to your line of vision as possible.
Tip #2
Learn all the features and functions of your cellular phone at a Bell Atlantic Mobile Communications Store, or from an authorized sales agent.
Tip #3
Dial calls only when your car is not in motion.
Tip #4
Program most-frequently used numbers into your telephone's memory so that you can dial them by pressing only a few buttons.
Tip #5
Mobile and transportable phones should be used with the hands-free accessory on the sun visor or steering column. This way, you can keep your handset in its cradle and your hands on the wheel.
Tip #6
If you have a portable phone, you may want to purchase a car kit to allow for hands-free capability and clearer reception.
Tip #7
If traffic conditions warrant your undivided attention, turn your phone off or activate Call Forwarding.
Tip #8
Explain that you are using a cellular phone so that the person you are speaking with will be prepared if you end the call abruptly.
Tip #9
If your car needs jump starting and you have an installed mobile phone, remove the fuses from your phone's power and ground wires (usually red and black) going to your battery.
Tip #10
Wearing your seatbelt will make all of your driving activities safer.
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