Can I keep driving when I call 9-1-1 on a cellular phone?
It is usually best to pull over when calling 9-1-1 as there is less chance of the cell phone signal being dropped if in a stationary location. Additionally, any emergency instructions that need to be carried out can best be done while stopped. Finally, if help needs to reach you, it is best to be in one place so help can get to you, instead of trying to meet them somewhere. If you cannot safely pull over to speak to 9-1-1, then stay calm, pay attention to the roadway and surrounding vehicles, and follow the 9-1-1 call taker's instructions.

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1. Can I call 9-1-1 on my cell phone and is there a cost involved?
2. Does the 9-1-1 call taker know my location?
3. What if I don't know where I'm at when I call 9-1-1?
4. Does the 9-1-1 call taker know my phone number when I call 9-1-1 on a cell phone?
5. Why is the 9-1-1 call taker asking me so many questions?
6. While the 9-1-1 call taker is speaking to me, is help being sent?
7. Why does the dispatcher transfer my call to another agency?
8. Why does the call taker transfer my call to another person sometimes?
9. What do I do if I'm cut off after they answer?
10. Can I keep driving when I call 9-1-1 on a cellular phone?
11. Should I program 9-1-1 or turn on my auto 9-1-1 feature on my cellular phone?