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Safety Measures for Lady Drivers |
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Women at the wheel are still the topic of
crude humour in our country. In most cases despite no fault of theirs, ladies
are blamed for any accident that they maybe a part of. Police records will
definitely show our roads are not safe for ladies. Thankfully, this situation
is not unique to the Indian sub-continent since it is common in the developed
countries as well.
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Research shows that attacks against women
are premeditated and we have sufficient reason to believe that offence is the
best defence. In most cases, boldness and presence of mind on part of ladies
are extremely helpful in such situations. Rely on your common sense rather than
physical strength and you can never go wrong.
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One of our colleagues was driving home late
in the evening when a van overtook her car and one of the passenger signalled
as if something were wrong with her car. Although she does admit considering
that she pull over and checking her car, her superior common sense prevailed
and she drove on straight to her residential complex. When she reached home,
she found nothing wrong with the car.
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Obviously, what is true for lady drivers
also holds good for men also. Remember, a confident response to an apparently
unsafe situation will work to your advantage. Learn to develop confidence and
rely on your instincts. Here are a few tips that will ensure your safety on the
tarmac.
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Keep your car doors locked from inside and
windowpanes rolled up while driving.
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At red light crossings, avoid getting in to conversation
with strangers who may want to know the directions. You may sound discourteous
but it is unavoidable for your own safety.
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Never give credence to what the drivers of other
vehicles may signal. If it is an emergency, you will any way come to know of
it.
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If you feel you are being tailed, drive to a crowded
spot, where any thing untoward will be immediately noticed. You can even drive
straight to a police station.
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Keep your car well maintained with sufficient fuel to
avoid breakdown.
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If your car shows signs of an eminent breakdown, don’t
stop midway and drive slowly to a known service station.
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Never keep your purse, mobile or laptop on the front
seat exposed to the eyes of passers by.
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If possible, don’t drive alone, always have a companion with you.
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Incidents can also take place while you are parking your
vehicle. These too, can to a large extent, be avoided by taking some
precautions. Never park your car in a poorly lit area at night-time. If it is
daytime don’t choose a deserted area to park your car.
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Take care not to park near walls, fences or trees, as
they could provide shelter to anti-social elements.
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Park your car in such a position that in case you have
to leave in a hurry, you can drive out fast.
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Don’t leave any valuables in the car nor sort out your
valuables in the parking lot.
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Always Lock your car when you leave it.
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Before you get back in to the car check the front and
back seats for any intruders.
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If you are leaving your car keys with the parking valet,
ensure that you hand over only the car keys and not your other keys.
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If you can install a remote operated locking system in
your car, it is an additional safety feature.
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Avoid buying petrol during the dark hours.
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While putting the luggage in the boot of your car, stand
at the sides so that you can see if some one approaches you from the behind.
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If you feel you are being followed, do not stop but
call-up 100 in case you have a cell at hand. Otherwise note down the
registration number, colour and make along with a description of the driver of
the vehicle tailing you and report it to the nearest police station.
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If you have to leave your car for one reason or the
other, lock all the doors and take your valuables with you
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