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Driving

• If driving, plan your route carefully, travel on main roads, and use maps. Have your car serviced and tires checked before leaving.
• When driving in stop and go congested traffic, leave your windows up and doors locked.
• If your car breaks down, turn on your flashers and raise the hood or tie a white cloth to the antenna. If you must abandon your car, keep all passengers together.
• Carry a flashlight with fresh batteries, flares, a fire extinguisher, and first aid kit in your personal vehicle at all times.
• Avoid traveling during the late night hours, especially if in unfamiliar locations.
• If you stop overnight, remove bags and other valuables from the car and take them inside. · Try to park in well lit, populated areas. When returning to your vehicle, check spaces between cars and check around your vehicle before approaching. Have your keys ready to unlock the door, and check the back seat before entering.
• Even if you are only leaving for a minute, lock all doors, trucks, windows and sunroofs.
• Never leave attractive packages or any valuable items in view. Remove them from the car when possible. If you must leave them, lock them in the trunk before you arrive at the parking location. A thief may be watching.
• Purses, wallets, checkbooks and other credential items should never be left in an unattended vehicle under any circumstances.
• When parking in an attended lot, leave only the ignition key with the attendant.

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