A Habit Worth Breaking
The ringing of a phone or pinging of a text creates irresistible urges for many people to
answer the call, read the message or respond.
To Avoid These Temptations:
• Turn off your cell phone, or put it on silent, before driving
• Toss your cell phone in the trunk or glove box
• Pre-set your navigation system and music playlists before driving
• Schedule stops to check voicemails, emails and texts
• Set special ring tones for important incoming calls, and pull off to a safe place to take them
• Tell coworkers, family and friends not to call or text you when they know you’re driving
• Start all conference calls by asking if anyone is driving, and have them call back when they are in a safe location
• Install an app on your phone that disables it while your vehicle is in motion
• Ask a passenger to answer incoming calls and say “I'll call them back when I'm not driving.”
• Change your voicemail greeting to tell people that you may be driving and you’ll call them back when you are parked.
Positive side effects of not using a phone while driving
:
• More likely to arrive safely at your destination
• Feeling more relaxed; some of our best ideas and solutions come when we are at ease
• Not letting your phone control you
• Being able to have a conversation with your passengers
• Avoiding crashes and their associated costs – missed time from work, doctor visits, auto repairs, court fee
• By setting this good example to others, you may help to keep your friends and family safe.
It feels good to take back control.
Courtesy of National Safety Council, nsc.org
For more information on reducing risk or any of our other services, please contact Jeff Harrison at jeff.harrison@cbservices.org or 800.807.0100 ext 2543