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Rules of the Road

8-111 You are responsible for keeping your vehicle under control at all
times. Maintain professionalism at all times.

8-112 Employees may not use electronic telecommunication devices
(ETD’s) while operating a Company motor vehicle or a personal
or rental motor vehicle on Company business unless; (1) the
ETD has hands-free capability and may be answered or dialed
by a single button; and (2) operating the ETD is permitted by
applicable laws and regulations.

8-113 All Company-provided ETDs will have hands-free capability and
a voice message feature. If an employee does not have such
capability on a Company-provided ETD or if the employee’s work
duties are such that he/she must use his/her personal ETD
occasionally for Company purposes, he/she should immediately
notify his/her supervisor to have the proper equipment provided
or installed without cost to the employee.

3-114 If acceptance of any call while driving could compromise safety,
the employee should allow the call to forward into voice mail for
later attention or drive to a safe area and place the vehicle in
park prior to accepting the call.

3-115 Employees should use special care in situations where there is
traffic, inclement weather, unsafe road conditions, or the
employee is driving in an unfamiliar area.

8-116 Use caution at all intersections - never take right-of-way from
another vehicle; yield to production equipment.

8-117 Do not direct or signal traffic from the rear to pass your vehicle.

8-118 Use proper signals for turning, passing or stopping.

8-119 Signal well in advance of any turn or lane change.

8-120 Maintain a proper distance between your equipment and the
vehicle ahead. This is a particular hazard when it involves
compact automobiles.

8-121 Be aware of blind spots. Use extreme caution when driving in
“stop-and-go” traffic or any time where a car might abruptly pull
in front of you or behind you.

8-122 While driving on public streets, always drive in the far right hand
lane unless passing other vehicles.

8-123 Check for proper clearance before passing a vehicle or
stationary object.

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