Texting is just another great way for all of us to keep in touch with one another—but keep our roads safe and save texting for when you arrive. We’re sure that whoever you’re thinking about texting while behind the wheel would much rather wait and see you in one piece.

While texting and driving is 100% out, modern devices do have a lot of other capabilities. So if you do choose to use your phone in the car, here are some responsible driving tips that can help keep you and your family safe.

Before you leave the curb:

• If you’re taking advantage of any navigation service, including VZ Navigator, program the address into your phone before you leave the curb, either on the handset or online. Then your work is done–you’ll only need to listen to the directions.
• Program important and frequently dialed numbers into your phone to take advantage of speed dialing and voice dialing features on your phone.
• Set up your playlist on your V CAST Music-enabled device, or any music player, before you get into the car.
• Turn your phone to speakerphone or put on your headset. Many phones have speakerphone capability.

While Driving:

• Never take notes or write down phone numbers while driving. If necessary, pull off the road to a safe spot or leave yourself a message on your voicemail or voice-memo-capable handset.
• Never view or send text or multi-media messages or video downloads while driving.