Drive Responsibly

Safety is your first priority.

For your well being and the well being of those around you, you should always use your wireless phone responsibly while driving. The following recommendations and reminders are not only sensible, they may be mandatory in your area.

1. When behind the wheel, safe and responsible driving is always your first priority.

2. Do not manually dial or look up phone numbers when driving. Pre-program important and frequently dialed numbers and use the voice-activated and speed-dialing features of your phone. Do not take notes, check or send e-mail, text messages or picture messages while driving.

3. Using a wireless phone while driving may increase your risk of distraction, whether or not you use a hands-free device. To eliminate this risk, consider turning your phone off and allowing calls to go to Voice Mail.

4. The risk of using a wireless phone while driving may be increased during hazardous traffic or weather conditions. When driving in these conditions, consider turning your phone off and allowing calls to go to Voice Mail.

5. If you choose to talk and drive, always use a hands-free device. Make sure your hands-free device is on and working before driving.

6. Do not engage in complex, stressful or emotional calls while driving.

7. Know your wireless phone number so emergency personnel can call you back. You may want to write it down and keep it in your car for quick reference.

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