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Prevention : In your Vehicle
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In
your Vehicle
- Follow the applicable general tips.
- Your personal safety in a vehicle is strongly dependent on
you.
- Plan your route in advance.
- Keep route maps in your vehicle.
- Ensure that you have sufficient fuel and that your vehicle
is in a roadworthy condition.
- Fasten your seatbelt, lock your doors and never leave your
windows open more than 5cm.
- Avoid displaying valuables openly in the vehicle. Lock such
items in the boot of the vehicle.
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Be alert at traffic lights and stop streets. Leave enough
space in case you have to manouevre out in an emergency. |
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If you are bumped softly from behind and you feel uncomfortable
with the individuals involved, proceed to the nearest
police station. |
- Never pick up strangers.
- Never entertain the advance of street beggars and sex workers.
- It is illegal to use your cellphone while driving - use a
“hands-free kit”.
- At night park in well-lit areas. When returning to your vehicle
have your keys ready to unlock the car.
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If you are lost or concerned about your safety, phone
10 111, 082 9111 or 112 from your cellphone. (All 24 -
hour numbers). |
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