Ft. Myers Legacy drivers follow these tips to keep their ride safe

Ft. Myers Legacy drivers follow these tips to keep their ride safe

Subaru is a car that would scream "safety" if it were a more boisterous brand. The quiet dignity of Subaru models like the Fort Myers Legacy only allow Subaru models to politely, affirmatively whisper the word. But nevertheless, you can't find a better brand for safe driving.

So with that in mind, I'm guessing those Subaru drivers out there would like to know what else they can do to keep safe behind the wheel from the threats their cars can't affect. I'm speaking of carjacking, and while you may think it a bit paranoid or macabre to consider this possible situation, my feelings is that it's better to be safe than sorry. After all, that's what Subaru was thinking when they built my Legacy.

I know that no matter where you live in the United States, a carjacking is not likely, but there are a few tips that you might as well employ in your driving routine to avoid the unlikely occurrence.

Always be aware. When you stop at a stop light or in a parking lot, check your mirrors. If someone is approaching your car, the best defense is to recognize that threat ahead of time. And checking your mirrors will particularly alert you as to whether multiple individuals are approaching your vehicle from different directions. Be sure you always look around the area as you walk back to your parked car as well.

Don't stop too close to the car in front of you at a traffic light. Carjackers sometimes use a strategy of commandeering a vehicle at a stop light just before it turns green so that there is less time to call the police before they are well on their way down the road. Stopping too close to the car in front of yours leaves no room for maneuvering around it to safety if you see someone dangerous approaching.

Always park in well-lit areas. Most carnappers will spring into action as a driver approaches or exits his parked car. But they would prefer to do this in as little light as possible. If you are at all concerned about the possibility of danger, look for the light in the parking lot before simply choosing the spot that's closest to the door.

Lock your car's doors as soon as you get in the car. There are two reasons for this. One, locking them immediately after getting in lessens threats from outside, and as mentioned above, carjackers prefer drivers getting in and out of parked cars. That's leads us to the second reason for locking your doors as soon as you get in your car. This will override your vehicle's automatic lock/unlock feature. Many cars will lock the doors as you put the car into gear, but at the same time they will unlock the doors when the car is put back into park. Criminals know this and may try to take advantage by springing at a car right after it is parked.

By following these basic safety habits, you will make yourself much less likely to become a victim of a carjacking.

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