Personal Safety in the Car
Safety Tip for When You Are in Your Car
- Always lock car doors after entering or leaving your car
- Check the back seat before entering your car
- Don't stop to aid motorists stopped on the side of the road. Go to a phone and request help for them
- Have your car keys in your hand so you don't have to linger before entering your car
- If you think you are being followed, drive to a public place or a police or sheriff's station
- If your car breaks down, open the hood and attach a white cloth to the car antenna
- Park in well-lit areas
- If someone stops to help when your car breaks down, stay in your locked car and ask them to call the police or sheriff or a tow service
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