subject: Ron Carter Chevrolet Warns Female Drivers To Use Caution When Driving Alone [print this page] Ron Carter Chevrolet Warns Female Drivers To Use Caution When Driving Alone
Driving around Houston as a lone female can be dangerous if you are not proactive about your safety. Ron Carter Chevrolet in Houston wants everybody to be safe on the roads. There are lots of dangers, especially when driving at night so it's important to pay attention to what is going on around you.
Here are some tips for making sure you and your Chevrolet stay safe:
Palm Your Keys
When you leave a public area to walk to your vehicle, make sure you keep your keys in your hand. If you stop to rummage through your purse to locate your keys, a thief is likely to target you when you are vulnerable. Pay attention to your surroundings as you walk to your car rather than rooting for your keys. When you reach your vehicle, get in immediately and lock all your doors. Don't hang out in a dark or secluded parking lot for any length of time.
Resist Being a Good Samaritan
While it may go against your own beliefs, stopping to help a broken down vehicle on the road when you are driving alone can be dangerous. Often criminals will use the broke down' ploy to get single drivers to pull over. The Good Samaritan quickly is overtaken and robbed. Instead of stopping, make a call to 911 and report the situation to the police. This way you've been helpful without getting yourself into a dangerous situation.
Verify Police in Unmarked Cars
If you are being pursued by a vehicle with flashing lights that is not marked clearly as a police vehicle, you have a right to contact dispatch through 911 to verify a cop really is in the area. The call center can let you know if the stop is legitimate. If you still feel unsure, especially on dark roads with no traffic, wait to pull over into a public place like a convenience store. You can tell the dispatcher of your intent to stop but not until you reach a safer, more crowded area.
Let People Know Your Plans
When you have to drive by yourself, do so only after letting someone you trust know where you are. In instances were something does happen, people will be able to alert police to your plans and an idea of where to look for you will be helpful.
If you have concerns about the safety of your Ron Carter Chevrolet, stop by our Houston dealership and find out what added security options we offer for your increased safety.
