Do you need a safety clue?
What should I do if I have car trouble?
Always keep emergency numbers in the auto in case of breakdowns or flats, and use a cell phone to dial a tow truck and your parents. (Look into cheap rates for emergency-only call service.) If you get lost on the road, don’t motor on aimlessly. Pull into the parking lot of a busy place to use your portable phone or hit a pay phone inside a store. If you get out of your car to ask for directions, lock the doors—even if you’re just running right in and out.
I shopped till closing, and it was spooky walking back to my car. What should I do next time?
Most malls have courtesy patrols, so ask a security guard to walk with you. Avoid parking next to a van that’ll obscure your view of the lot, park under a light when you can—and try to wrap up your sprees before all the other patrons split.
When’s the smartest time for outdoor exercise?
Get in shape safely during the day. Wear bright or reflective clothing, and take your ID and change for a phone call (think twice about carrying mace or pepper spray— they can end up being used against you). And don’t blast your tunes!
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