From The Governors Highway Safety Association
- Turn it off. Turn your phone off or switch to silent mode before you get in the car.
- Spread the word. Set up a special message to tell callers that you are driving and you’ll get back to them as soon as possible, or sign up for a service that offers this.
- Pull over. If you need to make a call, pull over to a safe area first.
- Use your passengers. Ask a passenger to make the call for you.
- X the Text. Don’t ever text and drive, surf the Web or read your e-mail while driving. It is dangerous and against the law in most States.
- Know the law. Familiarize yourself with State and local laws before you get in the car. Some States and localities prohibit the use of hand-held cell phones. GHSA offers a handy chart of State laws on its website:www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/cellphone_laws.html.
- Prepare. Review maps and directions before you start to drive. If you need help when you are on the road, ask a passenger to help or pull over to a safe location to review the map/directions again.
- Secure your pets. Pets can be a big distraction in the car. Always secure your pets properly before you start to drive.
- Keep the kids safe. Pull over to a safe location to address situations with your children in the car.
- Focus on the task at hand. Refrain from smoking, eating, drinking, reading and any other activity that takes your mind and eyes off the road.
Download a pdf version at http://www.ghsa.org/html/issues/pdf/tips.pdf
Visit the website at http://www.statehighwaysafety.org/html/issues/dist_driving_tips.html