Quick start guide
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Safety
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 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 in danger, call 911 or
other local emergency number, as
you would want others to do for you.
10. Call roadside assistance or a special
wireless non-emergency 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 non-emergency
wireless number.
The above tips are meant as general
guidelines. Before deciding to use
your mobile device while operating a
vehicle, it is recommended that you
consult your applicable jurisdiction’s
local laws or other regulations
regarding such use. Such laws or










