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Self Defense Newsletter
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Carjacking Prevention Tips
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Keep your doors locked and windows rolled up, at least part-way.
When you're coming to a stop, leave enough room to maneuver around other cars, especially if you sense trouble and need to get away. Drive in the center lane to make it harder for would-be carjackers to approach the car.
Avoid driving alone. Go with someone whenever possible, especially at night as a car safety precaution.
Park in well-lighted areas, near sidewalks or walkways. Avoid parking near dumpsters, woods, large vans or trucks, or anything else that limits your visibility.
Don't stop at isolated pay phones or cash machines
Golden opportunities:
what do carjackers look for?
Intersections controlled by stop lights or signs.
Garages and parking lots for mass transit, shopping malls, and grocery stores.
Self-serve gas stations,car washes, and ATM machines.
If children are in your car...
First, there isn't a parent reading this that would walk away and leave their children in the back seat of the car with a potential killer with a gun. By asking the person if you can get your children, you create another problem. What if he says "NO"?
So, when the person with the gun tells you to get out of the car, don't argue with him, but ASSUME it also means your family as well. Get them ALL out quickly and get away from your vehicle.
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