Safety tips for women
With the recent rise in attacks against women, it is important that each and every one of us employ means of protecting ourselves no matter where we are. Here are some safety tips from www.safetyforwomen.com that should help.
1. Always approach your vehicle with the keys ready. Your windows should be up and doors locked even when driving to avoid unwanted passengers at intersections.
2. Always check your car before entering.
3. Never get into a car even if someone is pointing a knife or a gun at you from inside. Just start to run away from the car screaming at the same time. It’s much more likely that he will drive away than chase you.
4. Never pull your car over from a quiet road even if someone drives alongside you pointing at the tyres etc. Always continue driving to a well-lit and crowded area before exiting your car.
5. Always be alert in parking lots, especially when it’s dark.
Don’t be afraid to ask someone to escort you to your car.
6. Use taxi companies so the driver can be traced. Take note of things like license plate numbers and text someone to let them know what car you’re in.
7. If you’re walking and realise you’re being followed by a car, run back in the direction from which you came. If you continue in the same direction, you will make it easy for the shadowing to continue.
8. Regularly change your routine.
9. Don’t presume that because your area has been “safe” thus far, that it will continue to be so.
10. Get into the habit of leaving restrictive clothing and shoes for those occasions when you are certain that you have no reason to anticipate danger. Choose a wardrobe which maximises freedom of movement. It won’t help if you cannot run away because of tight skirts or shoes with straps and high heels.
11. Listen to your intuition. If you feel something or someone is unsafe, follow your instinct and avoid the situation.
