1. Defensive Practices When You Are Behind the Wheel Alone

2. Parking Safely Back into a space, if possible Back into a space, if possible –Less chance of getting trapped Park near building entrance Park near building entrance –Reduces time alone outside car Locate spot away from bushes and shrubs Locate spot away from bushes and shrubs –Allows you to see around and under car

3. Avoiding Carjackings Always keep doors locked Always keep doors locked Keep escape routes open Keep escape routes open –Drive in left-hand lane Keep a cellular telephone nearby Keep a cellular telephone nearby Do not stop if bumped intentionally Do not stop if bumped intentionally Time traffic lights to avoid stopping Time traffic lights to avoid stopping

4. Stay Alert Driver fatigue is dangerous Driver fatigue is dangerous –Avoid long drives at night –Keep temperature cool –Take frequent breaks Scan ahead and behind as you drive Scan ahead and behind as you drive –Look for people loitering at intersections