Nowadays, with all the intelligent and cunning thieves/con-artists/masterminds running around making God-knows-how-much money in black market dealings, one can never be too cautious in ensuring their own survival in this day of age.
No, I will not cover how-to guide on not falling for cons such as Scratch-N-Win or Prince of Nigeria because I feel that if you do fall for that stuff, you're an Idiot. Really. So go back home and study up on Common Sense. Instead I will be covering a driving point of view on safety and security. Why, you ask? Because this is what the blog's all about,
In all seriousness, let's get down to business. Safely.
.Lesson Four.
There's a lot to know about security and being safe when driving out and about. So I'll try to cover the basics and crucial ones to make sure I still have my readers (Yes, You!) alive and well for the next lesson. Shall we?
1. Basic Steps
- When driving alone, DO NOT leave your car running and buy stuff/withdraw money from ATM/saying hi to a friend walking by. Were you dropped when you were a wee lil baby? Are you that stupid? If you are, then you're exactly where I want you to be. This is a guide for idiots anyways.
- Always ensure that you park your car in a well-lit place. You don't want to be starring in a horror movie now, do you?
- Even if it's well-lit, don't take things for granted. Do check your surroundings before getting into your car. If there's a hooded figure lounging about your parking area, chances are, he/she is up to no good. Call the security guard to accompany you. They are required by law to do so now.
- Always check your vehicle before entering. If there's signs of a break-in, don't stop and be all CSI-like. Go straight to the security office and Find The Security Guard. If your wheels are flat? FTSG. If there's anything wrong with your car? FTSG. Not your car? Then it's stolen. Make a police report.
- Remember Urban Legend, the movie? You think it's a legend? If you do, I wish you the best of health. But if you don't, then check your backseat before entering your car.
- Ready your car keys and get inside hastily. It means FAST. Don't start jiggling your keys. This is not Hitched and you don't want him to make the first move.
- Once you are inside your vehicle, lock it ASAP. Don't start touching up your make-up or SMS-ing your friend "Otw" or trying to find the parking ticket that you're holding. This is usually the moment where hijacks happen. And you know, that don't end well.
2. Crucial Steps
- While driving, at any given time of the day, if a car bumps into yours, don't stop at the side of the road and get out to give your piece of mind. Nowadays, one of the cons include a part where they intentionally get into an accident with you, wait until you get of your car and beat the shit out of you. And then steal your car. So stop, take down the plate number and model of the car and go straight to the police station.
- As seen above in the Basics, another tactic is to puncture your tires. So that, when you're looking for help to change it, there will be someone there conveniently to help you. First off, learn how to change it yourself, you lazy bum. Second, even if you do know how to, don't do it then and there. FTSG!
- One more tactic is to put flyers on your windshield. If you didn't see it when you enter your car, don't get out and remove it. Here's where being lazy pays off. Just act like nothing happen and drive off. Because these little distractions to make you get out of your vehicle are helping their cause to hijack it.
I will be making a few more parts on this lesson because there's a lot to cover. So look for the upcoming parts soon. Until then, use your Common Sense and be safe! If you don't have one, good luck! :P
