Driving
Before you set Off
- Make sure your car is in good working order:-
- Serviced regularly
- Check oil and water
- Check tyre pressure & tread
- Check you have sufficient fuel for journey
- If possible, join a national breakdown service
- Plan your route in advance
- Tell people your destination and expected time of arrival
- Always carry change or a phone card in case of emergencies
On The Road
- Keep an up to date map handy, so that you do not have to stop and ask for directions
- Keep the doors and windows locked - especially in go/stop traffic
- Keep bags, mobile phones, valuables out of sight - these are easy pickings for a thief at traffic lights or whilst in a traffic jam
- Do Not pick up hitch-hikers
- If you see an accident etc. Think
- Is it genuine?
- Can I help?
- Is it safe to get out?
- Assess the situation, drive past the incident and use a mobile phone to report the accident
- If you think you are being followed:-
- Do Not drive home
- Drive to a police station, garage or to a busy place
Parking Your Car
- Always lock your car, put anything valuable in the boot
- Lock your car, even if you are paying for petrol
- Park in a well lit area, as close to your destination as possible
- Always reverse into a parking space, ready for a quick exit
- In a multi-story car park
- Reverse in to a parking space
- Park as near to ground level as possible
- If possible, park away from any pillars
- Have your car keys ready when you return to your car
- Check the back seat for intruders, before getting in
