Car Safety Tips for Women

Maybe you stayed out late for dinner with a friend, or perhaps you had to finish that last bit of paperwork at your office and now you're rushing to get home. It's dark and quiet and all you really want to do is get inside your house - but wait, what's that guy doing hanging around your car? Or the parking lot is empty and your car is parked right at the very edge of the lot away from the streetlights.

Personal safety is a concern for everyone these days with the increasing number of physical assaults and carjackings. But a few safety tips can help you avoid these situations and get you home safe and sound!

The first and most obvious tip is to be aware of your surroundings. It may sound simplistic, but many women are caught unaware while standing at their car fumbling for a set of keys inside their purse or ignoring that group of men who have been loitering around the front door of your building much longer than they should. If at all possible park your car as close to the front door as you can and under a street light or some other form of illumination.

Look around you at all times while making your way to your car - don't stick your head in a book or put your headphones while navigating to the safety of your automobile. Be aware of where you are and who's around you at all times. Even if you've walked up this street to your car a hundred times, keep a sharp eye out for anyone suspicious or anything out of place. Your life may depend on how you react to a situation and being aware of it beforehand can help you either avoid it or resolve it in your favor. Too often a thief will take advantage of your single-mindedness, keeping to the shadows while you trudge on with little concern as to what's happening around you.