Personal Safety Quiz

What is one step you can take to avoid becoming a victim of crime?

• Walk with confidence

• Wear flashy jewelry

• Carry a cell phone

• Take shortcuts down alleys

What should you do if a stranger tries to start a conversation?

• Reply briefly and walk away

• Get close to the stranger

• Accept a ride from the stranger

• Engage in a lengthy conversation

What should you do if you have to walk after dark?

• Avoid well-lit busy streets

• Walk alone

• Pass deserted lots and vacant buildings

• Walk in a group

What should you do with your personal belongings in public places?

• Set them down and leave them unattended

• Ask a trusted friend to watch them

• Leave them in your car

• Hang them on a public hook

What should you do when using public restrooms?

• Use them without caution

• Go with a friend

• Go alone

• Avoid restrooms in restaurants or stores

What should you do with your driver's license or credit cards?

• Report the loss to the police

• Leave them as they are

• Cancel all your accounts

• Make photocopies and keep them at home

What should you do if you need to carry cash?

• Take more cash than you need

• Flash around what you have

• Estimate how much you'll need and take only that amount

• Leave your cash at home

What should you do if you're carrying a purse?

• Leave it unattended

• Hold it close to you in front of your body

• Let it dangle from your hand or on your arm

• Give it to a stranger

What should you do if you're walking in an area with deserted lots or vacant buildings?

• Take shortcuts through the area

• Avoid the area completely

• Walk in the middle of the road

• Walk by the curb

What should you do if you're going out on a date or meeting with friends?

• Keep it a secret

• Let someone know who you'll be with, where you're going, and when you'll be back

• Don't tell anyone

• Don't go out at all