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How to Protect Yourself When Traveling
You need safety and protection in a foreign country? Here a few tips:
SAFETY ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
- While waiting for a bus or streetcar, stand near others who
are also waiting.
- If the immediate area is deserted or in darkness, stand near
an occupied building or in a lighted area until transportation
arrives.
- Once on a bus or streetcar, be aware of those around you. If
someone looks or acts suspicious, notify the driver.
- If the coach is empty or nearly empty, sit as far up front
and as close to the driver as possible.
- If someone begins to bother you, get up and notify the driver
immediately.
- Upon arriving at your stop, be aware of those who alight with
you. If you feel you are being followed, go to the nearest
occupied building and ask for assistance.
- After dark, attempt to get off the bus in well-lighted areas.
Use only well-lighted streets to reach your final destination.
AUTO SAFETY
- Make certain your car is always in good working order, with
safe tires and an adequate amount of gasoline for your planned
trip.
- Always check your car before getting in - to make sure that
no one is hiding inside.
- If you have a garage, be sure you lock the door as you leave.
- It is best to park in attended lots. If you must leave a key
with the attendant, leave only the ignition key. In all other
cases, lock your car.
- Do not leave packages or personal items in open view in the
car... place them in the trunk.
- At night, park only in lighted areas.
- If you are in danger of being harmed or robbed while in your
car, start sounding your horn until assistance arrives.
- Never pick up a hitchhiker.
- If you have a flat tire in an area you feel might not be
safe, try to keep driving until you reach a safe location.
- If you feel you are being followed, drive to the nearest
police or fire station, or open filling station.
ELEVATOR SAFETY
- Observe elevator interior before entering. Wait until the
next elevator if you are uncertain of any occupant.
- Females riding the elevator alone should always stand near
the control panel. If accosted, press ALL buttons.
- If a suspicious person enters the elevator, exit before the
door closes.
- Before exiting from the elevator, observe the corridor for
suspicious activity.
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