Parking lots are some of the most dangerous places to be. People don’t really think when they are in a parking lot. Parking lots can be dangerous or even scary. If you follow these tips it will increase your chances of safely walking through them.
Parking lots may seem innocuous during the day, but at night, drivers should exercise caution. A fairly high number of assaults and robberies take place in these vacant areas. Here are some car safety tips and car travel tips to protect yourself when navigating parking lots late at night.
When parking at night, choose well-lit areas. Before getting out of your vehicle, check for people loitering. Lock your car door, and when returning to your car, have your keys ready. Avoid parking in isolated areas especially at night. If possible, park your car under a lamppost.
Park in parking lots or well-lit areas, not in dark streets. Be very alert when getting into your car in a deserted area. Make sure you are not being followed. Carry your keys in your hand so you do not need to stand and fumble for them. As you walk towards your car, check to see that no one is hiding underneath the car or in the back seat. When you arrive home, always take out your keys before getting out of the car.
Parking lots make convenient hideouts for predators who want to stalk women or attack them in some way. While walking up to your car, make sure you do not have your headphones plugged in. You have to remain absolutely alert in order to realize if someone suspicious is following you or not. When parking in any type of lot, try to park close to a walkway or building entrance. Always avoid parking far away from others.
In an empty parking lot at night, you should always park in a well-lit and easily visible area in order to reduce your chances of becoming isolated from other pedestrians or drivers. Avoid any spaces that are hidden from other cars, as parking lot predators tend to linger in these areas.
When walking in the parking lot of a store or especially, a bank ATM, don’t look like a victim. If you act nervous, scared and have the tendency to fidget with things, this only draws attention to you. You portray a person that is unlikely to fight back, making you a vulnerable, prime target for someone looking for a victim.
Here are some helpful parking lot safety tips that may help you reduce the risk of becoming a victim of a crime. Be aware of your surroundings and don’t allow yourself to be distracted (children, packages, cell phone. Avoid walking alone at night. Get a co-worker or friend to take you to your car. Walk with purpose as multiple studies have shown that a quick, purposeful walk sends subconscious signals to predators that you are not an easy mark.
Park in well-lit designated parking areas. Try not to park next to a van, as you can be pulled in through the sliding door. If you must leave a key with a parking attendant, leave only your vehicle’s ignition key. Do not leave anything attached to it with your name and address.
Take note of where you park your car. If the parking lot is excessively large or difficult to navigate, you may even wish to write down the exact location of your car. Furthermore, although pedestrians have the right of way, it is still your responsibility to examine the parking lot carefully. From a youthful age, most people were taught to look both ways before crossing the street. This rule is certainly still applicable as an adult. If you see a car driving completely recklessly and irresponsibly, write down the license plate number and report it to the police.
Get an escort – If you have to walk through a parking lot at night take someone with you. This is a good time to use the buddy system like they taught you in school. If you have to, ask the security guard to escort you.
If you’re driving home alone, don’t stall in the parking lot or garage. Get into your car as fast as possible, especially if you can’t get a security guard or trustworthy escort. Lock all the doors and windows and leave immediately. This is such a valuable safety tip for women alone at night because women tend to sit in their cars, balancing their checkbook or checking a to-do list. This gives any watchful eyes time to observe your behavior and take action when you least expect it.
Consider installing a remote car starter. As you approach your vehicle in a parking lot, activate the signal to start your car. Many car starters illuminate the parking lights as they start. During the evening hours, this may deter an aggressor who might think that there is someone else in the car waiting for you.
With the built in finger lock you always know the unit is pointed in the right direction so you can’t spray yourself). The unit measures three and one-half inches x two and one quarter inches. A free belt clip is included with the unit and any of the tornado accessories will fit this model.
The Tornado 3 in 1 pepper spray system is about the size of a cell phone. It is lightweight and easy to you and can be accessed and deployed in one second. A single button releases the unit from the base and instantly you have a powerful 10% oleoresin capsicum (2 million Schoville Heat units) pepper spray ready for use. This tornado unit discharges eight one second bursts of law enforcement strength stopping power up to 12 feet.
View The Video Below to See More Safety Tips For Walking To Your Car At Night
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