When was the last time you talked on your cellphone or texted while driving? If you’re like many drivers, you do these things on a regular basis. However, increasing evidence shows the dangerous link between cellphone use behind the wheel and motor vehicle accidents.
Follow these simple tips for driving and texting behind the wheel:
- Do follow all state and local regulations regarding cellphone use while driving. It is your responsibility to know the laws.
- Do use a hands-free device if you need to make a call while driving, or pull off the road safely before calling.
- Do let voicemail take calls if you cannot answer the phone safely.
- Do not surf the Web, send or read texts or use any other cellphone function that takes your attention off the road.
- Do not use any function of your wireless device in heavy traffic, severe weather or other hazardous conditions.
Be safe. Remember: text messages and phone calls can wait.
