· Use a head set while driving or pull over to use a hand-held cell phone.
· Make sure that the phone is kept where it is easy to see and easy to reach.
· Plan any calls you will need to make before you begin to drive. Enter numbers into your speed-dialing feature.
· When dialing manually without the speed-dialing feature, dial only when the vehicle is stopped.
· Avoid placing calls while moving. If possible, make your calls when stopped at a stop sign, red light, or when you are otherwise stationary.
· If possible, ask a passenger to make the call for you or at least dial the number for you.
· Never take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.
· Suspend a conversation during hazardous circumstances—for example, in heavy traffic, when maneuvering around a hazard, or in severe weather conditions.
· While talking, keep your head up and your eyes on the road and frequently check the side and rearview mirrors.
· Let voice mail pick up your calls when it is inconvenient or unsafe to answer the cell phone.
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