A female driving alone is most at risk when getting in to or exiting her vehicle, especially in parking lots where thieves may be lurking looking for an opportunity to steal cars or property.
Consider parking somewhere where there are parking attendants and if this is not possible find a well-lit parking spot and make sure you remember the location where you have parked your vehicle.
Have your keys in your hand as you approach your vehicle so you don’t give a criminal those precious few seconds to attack you while you are searching for keys in your bag. Some key fobs can be programmed to only open the driver’s door and this is a great idea for lone female drivers. Once inside lock all doors.
Pay close attention to your surroundings. Is there someone sitting in the vehicle next to yours on the passenger side? Is the vehicle beside your car just pulling out, or does it have the engine idling? All these could of course be totally innocent, but if in doubt get in your vehicle through the passenger door, or just hang back until the vehicle moves off.
If something doesn’t feel right it usually isn’t. You make like to consider carrying a canister of pepper spray for protection and above all keep your eyes and ears open.
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