Keep your phone in the backseat. Keeping your phone somewhere where you cannot see it or reach it makes you less tempted. By keeping your phone in the backseat allows your phone and your notifications to be out of your line of sight and prevents you from being tempted by what comes across on your screen.
Turn off your ringer and notifications on your phone and smartwatch. Turning your ringer off is a good way not to be tempted by your notifications. In addition to turning off your notifications and ringer on your phone, it is just as helpful to turn off the notifications on your smartwatch as well. By turning off your ringer and notifications on your phone and smartwatch, you will not be tempted by the buzzing or ringing of your notifications.
Check and respond to all emails, texts, and social media before getting on the road. By checking and responding to all of your notifications before getting on the road, you will not feel tempted to respond on your drive home from work or school.
If there is an emergency, pull over to a safe spot to make the urgent call or a necessary email. This tip should only be used when necessary. If you find yourself in a desperate situation where you need to respond to someone while on the road, pull over to a safe spot where you are not in the way of other drivers. By pulling over, you will not be putting yourself and others in danger by driving distracted. If it can wait until you get to your destination, let it wait. The most important thing in this situation is to stay safe, and to prevent danger for yourself and those around you.
Notify your friends, family, and people you work with before getting on the road. Before putting the car in drive, send a message to the people you communicate with the most letting them know that you will not be responding until you get to your destination. By doing this, you will not be tempted to respond to anything that is being sent to you.
If you are riding with a passenger and you have a lot going on, ask the passenger to drive, if the passenger is qualified. If you know that you will be receiving multiple urgent messages on your drive home, ask the passenger to drive to your destination. By doing this, you can respond to your urgent messages without putting anyone in danger.
Do not play music from your phone. Playing music from your phone easily allows you to look at your phone while you are driving. If you are riding with a passenger, have them control the music during your trip. Also, do not drive with headphones in your ears. You will not be able to hear what's around you and this is also dangerous.
Try not to use your phone as a navigation system. Using your phone as a navigation system is another dangerous way that can take your eyes off the road. If you need to use your phone as a navigation system, make sure to turn off your ringer and notifications so you are not distracted by anything that comes up on your phone.
Do not use a red light as an excuse to use your phone. It is just as important to pay attention to the road when stopped at a red light as it is when you are driving. If you ever need to respond to something, pull over in a safe spot, and respond there when there are not moving cars around.
If you see something, say something. Being an encourager for not texting and driving is important. Stand up for your safety and the safety of those around you.

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