- Always have your keys ready to get into your car.
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Park your car in a well-lit and highly visible area.
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Keep windows up and doors locked.
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Do not leave valuables (eg purse, handbag, shopping, laptops, mobile phones etc) where they can be seen.
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Do not respond to aggressive actions from other drivers. Stay calm and avoid eye contact.
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Be careful when assisting broken down vehicles. If approached by strangers talk through a partly open window with the doors locked.
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If you have an accident, it is not necessary to leave the vehicle. If in doubt exchange particulars through a partly open window with your doors locked.
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When entering or leaving your car check for persons loitering in the vicinity.
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