Even though cell phone use and driving is a dangerous mix, there are things you can do to minimize the risks:
- Acquaint yourself with your cell phone and its features, so you can place a call without taking your eyes off the road.
- Keep calls as short as possible and let the person you are speaking with know you are driving.
- If road conditions – weather or heavy traffic – change while you are on the phone, stop the conversation to ensure you will be alert.
- Place calls when you are not moving.
- Be aware that while you are on the phone, you will not be able to drive to 100% of your ability.
- If there is a passenger with you, ask them to make the call.
- Don’t multitask and distract yourself more by performing another task such as trying to find a pencil or looking at your GPS.
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