Safe Driving 101 For Women
- Date: 2010-01-10 - Word Count: 611
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When it comes to the automobile, both men and women are vulnerable to car accidents but typically, women may be more susceptible to other bad behaviors such as car jacking, being mugged before getting into the car or even road rage.
So what can women do to help protect themselves? Here are a few tips that include how to be safe from predators to just plain driving safely.
1. Don't Engage Road Ragers - If somebody is driving recklessly or in an angry way, don't even let them get your attention. Continue driving, don't honk or even gesticulate as the person with road rage could become even more aggravated. If the person continues to drive aggressively, give them plenty of room to get around you without endangering them or other drivers.
2. Watch for Car Jackers - Most of us know about people who jump into our cars while at stop signs or lights, others tend to forget this is a problem, no matter where you live. To protect yourself from such issues, not only keep your doors locked while driving but your windows raised. Also, keep your sound system at a reasonable volume so you can be alert at all times. Being alert also requires not spacing out or having your eyes on your phone checking for text messages at every light. Carjackers and robbers rely on the element of surprise, so if you're keeping eyes and ears alert to what's going on outside your vehicle, bad guys don't have a chance to sneak up on you. In the case of just getting into your vehicle, such as walking out of a shopping mall, be sure to have all your money put away before going outside. Don't accept help from strangers and have your keys out ready to open your vehicle. Your keys can also serve as a weapon. Don't approach your vehicle if a van or other large vehicle that wasn't there before is parked next to it. If you still feel unsafe about getting into your car at night, ask the store if a security guard is available to escort you.
3. Keep Your Car Well Serviced - Nobody wants to break down along the side of the road, especially at night and especially if you are a woman. Keep your car maintained on a regular basis and have your tires checked as well. If your vehicle does break down and your cell phone is in working order, stay in your car and lock your windows and doors while awaiting help.
4. Don't Stop For Others - We see others who are broke down on the side of the road, it is difficult not to stop for them or help out. If you want to help, make a phone call for the person without stopping. As for hitchhikers, let others to do the job!
5. Fake Police Cars - This is a tricky one but one that is becoming more prominent. Sometimes perpetrators will masquerade as police and pull women over. If you have not been speeding or don't see a reason for why you are being pulled over and are in a dark area with a car that doesn't resemble a cop car, you can call 911 to ask dispatchers if police have reported that they are pulling a car over. While on the phone, if the person walks up to your car, don't lower your car's windows right away, look at the uniform to see if there is any official identification.((
These are just a few tips women can practice when getting into their cars, driving their cars and exiting their vehicles. By being aware of the dangers, a woman can prevent herself from being any more susceptible than needed.
So what can women do to help protect themselves? Here are a few tips that include how to be safe from predators to just plain driving safely.
1. Don't Engage Road Ragers - If somebody is driving recklessly or in an angry way, don't even let them get your attention. Continue driving, don't honk or even gesticulate as the person with road rage could become even more aggravated. If the person continues to drive aggressively, give them plenty of room to get around you without endangering them or other drivers.
2. Watch for Car Jackers - Most of us know about people who jump into our cars while at stop signs or lights, others tend to forget this is a problem, no matter where you live. To protect yourself from such issues, not only keep your doors locked while driving but your windows raised. Also, keep your sound system at a reasonable volume so you can be alert at all times. Being alert also requires not spacing out or having your eyes on your phone checking for text messages at every light. Carjackers and robbers rely on the element of surprise, so if you're keeping eyes and ears alert to what's going on outside your vehicle, bad guys don't have a chance to sneak up on you. In the case of just getting into your vehicle, such as walking out of a shopping mall, be sure to have all your money put away before going outside. Don't accept help from strangers and have your keys out ready to open your vehicle. Your keys can also serve as a weapon. Don't approach your vehicle if a van or other large vehicle that wasn't there before is parked next to it. If you still feel unsafe about getting into your car at night, ask the store if a security guard is available to escort you.
3. Keep Your Car Well Serviced - Nobody wants to break down along the side of the road, especially at night and especially if you are a woman. Keep your car maintained on a regular basis and have your tires checked as well. If your vehicle does break down and your cell phone is in working order, stay in your car and lock your windows and doors while awaiting help.
4. Don't Stop For Others - We see others who are broke down on the side of the road, it is difficult not to stop for them or help out. If you want to help, make a phone call for the person without stopping. As for hitchhikers, let others to do the job!
5. Fake Police Cars - This is a tricky one but one that is becoming more prominent. Sometimes perpetrators will masquerade as police and pull women over. If you have not been speeding or don't see a reason for why you are being pulled over and are in a dark area with a car that doesn't resemble a cop car, you can call 911 to ask dispatchers if police have reported that they are pulling a car over. While on the phone, if the person walks up to your car, don't lower your car's windows right away, look at the uniform to see if there is any official identification.((
These are just a few tips women can practice when getting into their cars, driving their cars and exiting their vehicles. By being aware of the dangers, a woman can prevent herself from being any more susceptible than needed.
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