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Driving Safety
Smart Practices While Driving
Driving Safety
Drive Safe, Call Smart
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Check the laws and regulations on the use of
mobile devices and their accessories in the areas
where you drive. Always obey them. The use of
these devices may be prohibited or restricted in
certain areas. Go to
www.motorola.com/callsmart for more
information.
Your mobile device lets you communicate by voice and
data—almost anywhere, anytime, wherever wireless
service is available and safe conditions allow. When
driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. If you
choose to use your mobile device while driving,
remember the following tips:
• Get to know your Motorola mobile device
and its features such as speed dial and
redial.
If available, these features help you to
place your call without taking your attention off
the road.
• When available, use a
handsfree device.
If possible,
add an additional layer of
convenience to your mobile
device with one of the many
Motorola Original handsfree accessories
available today.
• Position your mobile device within easy
reach.
Be able to access your mobile device
without removing your eyes from the road. If
you receive an incoming call at an inconvenient
time, if possible, let your voice mail answer it
for you.
• Let the person you are speaking with
know you are driving; if necessary,
suspend the call in heavy traffic or
hazardous weather conditions.
Rain, sleet,
snow, ice, and even heavy traffic can be
hazardous.
• Do not take notes or look up phone
numbers while driving.
Jotting down a “to
do” list or going through your address book
takes attention away from your primary
responsibility—driving safely.
• Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if
possible, place calls when your car is not
moving or before pulling into traffic.
If you
must make a call while moving, dial only a few
numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then
continue.
• Do not engage in stressful or emotional
conversations that may be distracting.
Make people you are talking with aware you
are driving and suspend conversations that can
divert your attention away from the road.
• Use your mobile device to call for help.
Dial 911 or other local emergency number in the
case of fire, traffic accident, or medical
emergencies.*