Cell phone users can use these on-the-road tips:

Know your phone.

Carefully read your instruction manual and learn to take advantage of valuable features such as such as speed dial, redial and memory dial.

Keep your phone handy.

Make sure you place your wireless phone where you can grab it without taking your eyes from the road. If you get a call at an inconvenient time, let your voice mail answer.

Know when to hang up.

Suspend conversation during hazardous conditions. Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, end the call in heavy traffic or bad weather conditions.

Keep your eyes on the road.

Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. It’s vital to pay attention to the road and nearby vehicles.

Dial sensibly.

Place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic, or try to make your calls at times you are stopped. If you need to dial while driving, dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue.