If you're driving, you may be taking your cell phone with you - a good move, because your phone can be invaluable in case of breakdowns or emergencies.

Please remember that cell phones themselves can be hazardous. Drivers talking on cell phones are responsible for about 6 percent of U.S. auto accidents each year, according to a study by the Harvard Center for Risk Analysis. These accidents kill an estimated 2,600 people and injure 330,000 others.

If you need to use your cell phone, safely pull off the road. Even hands-free cell phones can be distracting. You're much better off taking a time out from driving before you start to talk. And that's true whether you're traveling the nation's highways on your vacation or just going down the block to the corner store.

These recommendations were developed using generally accepted safety standards. Compliance with these recommendations is not a guarantee that you will be in conformance with any building code, federal, state or local regulation regarding safety or fire. Compliance with these recommendations does not ensure the absolute safety of your occupation, business or residence. It is the property owner’s duty to warn any tenants or occupants of the property of any safety hazards that may exist.