Security Tips to Protect Against Car Jacking

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Security Tips to Protect Against Car Jacking

On 10.25.09—By Dr. Clint Van Zandt

Here are a few tips on how to protect your-self from becoming a victim of a car-jacker and also how to deal with this crime should it ever occur.

Always park in well-lighted areas, if you plan to travel after dark, don’t park in isolated or visually obstructed areas near walls or heavy foliage
Use valet parking or an attended garage, especially if you’re a woman driving alone
As you walk to your car be alert to suspicious persons sitting in cars
Ask for a security escort if you are alone at a shopping center
Watch out for young males loitering in the area (handing out flyers, etc)
If someone tries to approach, change direction or run to a busy store
Follow your instincts if they tell you to run – Run to a busy place
As you approach your vehicle, look under, around, and inside your car
If safe, open the door, enter quickly, and lock the doors
Don’t be a target by turning your back while loading packages into the car
Make it your habit to always start your car and drive away immediately
Teach and practice with your children to enter and exit the car quickly
In the city, always drive with your car doors locked and windows rolled up
When stopped in traffic, leave room to maneuver and escape, if necessary
If you are bumped in traffic, by young males, be suspicious of the accident. Wave to follow, and drive to a gas station or busy place before getting out
If you are ever confronted by an armed carjacker don’t resist
Give up your keys or money if demanded without resistance
Don’t argue, fight or chase the robber. You can be seriously injured
Never agree to be kidnapped. Drop the cars keys and run and scream for help
If you are forced to drive, consider crashing your car near a busy intersection
So bystanders can come to your aid and call the police
Call the police immediately to report the crime and provide detailed information
Always keep doors lock. Check the vehicle before entering, especially in the back
Always have your keys in hand to unlock the door quickly and easily.
Never search for keys in your purse or bags while walking to your car.
Always have a cellular phone handy for emergencies.
Never pick up hitchhikers.
If you notice you’re being followed, DO NOT DRIVE HOME!
Drive to the nearest business, police department or fire department for help.
Keep your vehicle in good working condition, to include tune-ups and tires.
Always make sure you have enough fuel.
Always have a map handy.
Do not use cellular phones while driving.
Do not fix or apply makeup while driving.
If you park your car outside of the garage at night, take your garage door opener inside.
If in distress use your emergency lights or flashers.
Always be courteous to other driver to avoid road rage.
Do not go to rest stops at night alone.

One Response to “Security Tips to Protect Against Car Jacking”

Debbie Sheegog says:

January 13, 2010 at 4:52 pm

The best list, I appreciate reading this. Good to know that many of the practices I utilize on a regular basis, are on the same list! Although most of these tips are natural-instinct, for many of us, there are many people that do not pay attention. Thanks, you; you are possibly saving many, many lives and possible violence! Peace.