While in your car...

Preventive maintenance is the name of the game. Keep your car tuned up. Make sure your windshield wipers, tires, fan belts, hoses, lights, and turn signals are all operating and in good condition. Check all fluids regularly.

1. Always lock your doors.
2. Always wear your safety belt.
3. NEVER pick up hitch hikers.
4. Keep a "Help Needed" sign in your car.
5. Make frequent stops to keep from getting fatigued. When you do stop, make sure it is at a well-lighted area and is not isolated from other people and traffic.
6. Should your car break down, pull off the road onto the shoulder, put your hood up, a "HELP NEEDED CALL POLICE" banner in the rear window, or a flag from your window.
7. Never get out your car if a passing motorist stops. Just ask them to call the police.
8. Do not accept rides from other motorists.