Safety Reference Guides

Driving with Cellular Phones

For those employees who must drive as part of their job, cellular phones can be an important way of keeping in touch; however, safety is also a big concern. Below you will find a few common sense suggestions and safety tips to help your employees remain safe behind the wheel.

• Become familiar with the special features of your cellular phone, such as redial and speed dial.
• Place your cellular phone within reach. Voicemail is there to pick up when it is inconvenient for you.
• Tell the person on the other end that you are driving. During heavy traffic and inclement weather, call the person back.
• It is wise to keep your eyes on the road instead of looking up phone numbers and jotting down notes.
• Be sensible and make calls when you are not moving, or before proceeding into traffic.
• It is free on your wireless to dial 9-1-1 to report emergencies.
• Dial roadside assistance instead of 9-1-1 for non-emergencies.
• Keep both hands on the steering wheel by using hands-free headsets and car-mounted cradle and microphone sets.
• Taking part in emotional or stressful conversations may distract you from safe, attentive driving.
• The cellular phone can be used to serve others in need

Reprinted with permission from Coastal Training Technologies Corporation