Staying Safe in Your Car/Public Transportation

What is the first thing you should do when parking your car?

• Leave valuables in plain sight

• Choose a well-lit place

• Park as close to the building entrance as possible

• Lock the car and take your keys with you

What should you do if you see someone hiding by your car?

• Go back into the store and get help

• Ignore them and get into your car

• Approach them and ask what they're doing

• Confront them and tell them to leave

What should you do before getting into your car?

• All of the above

• Have your keys in your hands

• Check your surroundings

• Look inside your car

What should you do if someone is following you as you drive?

• Ignore them and continue driving

• Drive home and call the police

• Head for a police station

• Confront the person following you

What should you do first if your car breaks down?

• Call a tow truck immediately

• Flag down a passing car for help

• Try to fix the car yourself

• Pull to the side of the road and wait inside the car

What should you do if a stranger offers to help when your car breaks down?

• Accept the offer and let the stranger fix your car

• Politely decline the offer and wait for someone you know

• Get in the car with the stranger and go for help

• Ask the person to call the police or roadside assistance

What should you do if you're riding public transportation for the first time?

• Avoid busy stops and wait at deserted ones

• Have a large amount of money ready for the fare

• Know your route and which train, bus, or subway to take

• Stand close to the platform or street

Where is the safest place to sit on a bus?

• In the back near the emergency exit

• In a deserted car

• Anywhere as long as you're awake

• In the front near the driver

What should you do if someone bothers you on public transportation?

• Move closer to the driver or conductor

• Get off at the next stop and wait for the next train or bus

• Confront the person and ask them to stop

• Ignore the person and hope they go away

What should you do when getting off public transportation?

• Hang around the station or stop

• Walk away quickly and confidently

• Ask the driver or conductor for directions

• Stay on until the end of the line