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| As we reported on Monday, yesterday kicked off the second-annual Distracted Driving Summit in Washington, D.C. Consumer Reports is on hand covering the event; one of its dispatches yesterday compiles tips from the the government, auto industry and safety experts on hand -- including representatives from the Consumers Union and the Governors Highway Safety Association -- who are advising drivers on the best ways to avoid in-car distractions. Those tips, many of which involve common sense yet are too rarely followed, include:
Turn your phone off or switch it to silent mode before you get in the car.
Set up a special message to tell callers that you are driving or sign up for a service that offers this.
Pull over if you need to make or receive a call.
Ask a passenger to make the call for you if you need to reach someone.
Don't ever text and drive, or go online or read your e-mail while driving.
Know the laws in your state before you get in the car. See a list of distraction laws.
Review maps and directions before you start to drive. If you need help when you are driving, ask a passenger or pull over to a safe location.
Pets can be a distraction in the car. Make sure you secure your pets properly before you start to drive.
Kids can also be a distraction. Pull over if you need to address a problem with your children in the car.
Focus on driving and avoid any activity that takes your mind and eyes off the road.
For Consumer Reports' full coverage of the Distracted Driving Summit.
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