1. Lock your vehicle diligently. Typically, today’s vehicles are equipped with a range of safety systems including ‘Autolock’, however, it would be automatically locked after you press down on your first brake. It is recommended that you lock the vehicle as soon as you enter the vehicle. Then only you check the position of the rear view mirror, adjust the seat and wear your seat belts.
2. Never ever put your handbag or purse on the passenger seat. You will make it easier for the ciriminal if you do that! To prevent car window from being broken and your handbag is stolen, keep your purse, handbag or other valuables out of sight whilst driving. Always keep the windows of your vehicle rolled up.
3. Be careful when parking your vehicle. When parking, look for any suspicious persons loitering before leaving your car. When you feel very uncomfortable or suspicious on your way to your vehicle, ask a help from a security guard in the parking lot, if any. If not, wait until there are a few of people around that area.
4. Make sure you have your car keys ready in your hand when you walk to your vehicle. Before unlocking the doors, look around to make sure there aren’t any suspicious people in the vicinity. If someone comes up to you, maybe asking for direction, be wary and watch out for potential accomplices. Be suspicious of people just sitting in their cars. If there are people approaching you, walk quickly to the building and ask a help from a security guard to accompany you to your vehicle.
If you’re loading shopping bags or looking after children, don’t put the keys in the ignition until the last moment. Open the car door, put your children inside, get in quickly and then lock the car’s doors behind you.
5. If you spot a piece of paper stuck to the rear window or your windshield, do not get out of the car to remove it. But, drive off to a safe place before removing any pieces of paper.
6. Do not be tempted to stop to help someone who has a broken-down car. You can help by making a phone call to the police or Highway toll free customer care line to get help sent.
The emergency no for highway toll free customer care line is:-
PLUSLine 1800-88-0000
AAM 1800-88-0808
Touch 'N Go 03 2714 8888
7. If someone hit your vehicle, remain securely in your car. Lower your window slightly to exchange contact details and inform the person to follow you to a police station. Make sure note the other car’s registration number and inform the police so that you are not accused of leaving the scene of an accident.
8. Make sure you regularly service your car to keep it running smoothly in order to prevent breaking down in a remote location.
9. Besides that, make sure your phone battery is full, in case of emergency, you can make calls to get help. Most importantly, for those who use a prepaid card, make sure you have enough credit to make an outgoing phone call.
10. Your safety is your foremost priority. Most importantly, if a person with a weapon confronts you and wants your vehicle, give it up. Be calm. Get out of the car and try to find a way to distance yourself from them.
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