2 When available, use a hands free device. If 

possible, add an additional layer of convenience to 

your wireless phone with one of the many Motorola 

Original  hands free accessories available today.

3 Position your wireless phone within easy reach. 

Be able to access your wireless phone without 

removing your eyes from the road. If you receive an 

incoming call at an inconvenient time, if possible, let 

ps

your voice mail answer it for you.

4 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 

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hazardous.

5 If you receive an incoming call at an inconvenient 

time do not take notes or look up phone numbers 

Wireless 

while driving. Jotting down a  to do  list or going 

through your address book takes attention away from 

your primary responsibility driving safely.

6 Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, 

place calls when you are not moving or before 

pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when your car 

will be stationary. If you need to make a call while 

moving, dial only a few numbers, check the road and 

your mirrors, then continue.

7 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 which have the potential to 

divert your attention away from the road.

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