38 Personal Safety Tips That Could Save Your Life!

There are so many crimes occurring nowadays that it has become a common issue in society. So it is important for you to ensure your own safety. That is why we present you a list of personal safety tips which will help you to reduce the possibilities of becoming a crime victim. We also suggest you using your own judgment when the time comes.

Walking safety:

Inform someone about where you will be going, when you will return.
Take a friend, you can always rely on your furry friends which will bark at strangers.
Try to avoid roads where people are not available much.
Take your cell phone and note the emergency number of that country and use it if there is anything suspicious going on.
Think beforehand which road you will be taking.
Try to concentrate on your surroundings and don’t use headphones, even if you use headphones, keep the volume low.
Use a flashlight at night time walks.
Use familiar areas as much as possible.
Look calm so that it looks like you know where you are heading.
Don’t ride with strangers.
Keep self-defense devices.
The car and house keys should be ready for an emergency.
If there is someone following you, check out to confirm and run to the crowded places and make the running visible to everyone.
When you are emotionally unstable or drunk, try to avoid walking alone.
Don’t keep a large amount of money if it’s not necessary.

Driving and parking safety:

Try to park in a place which is highly visible and has lights.
Check if there is enough gas if you are traveling far.
Try to use busy streets.
Don’t give a lift to strangers.
Keep the windows and doors always well locked.
Carefully remember where you are parking your car.
Always check your car if there is anything suspicious.
If you think another car is following you, drive in main roads and inform the police.
Avoid driving in isolated places, especially at night.
Always keep your car in a good condition, so that is doesn’t stop working in an emergency.
If anyone suspicious approach your car, honk the horn continuously.

Home safety:

Use the peephole to see who knocked.
If you don’t recognize someone, ask them before opening the door.
Always keep the door and windows locked if you are going out.
If you are living alone, always keep someone well trusted informed about your whereabouts and give them a house key.
Keep keys well hidden.
If you see windows or door locks are broken or anything suspicious, never enter the house alone and inform the police.

If you are attacked:

Scream as hard as you can.
If possible, run toward crowded places.
If the attacker demand money, purse or valuable things, give it without restraining. Don’t risk your life.
Do not leave sidewalks or busy roads when you are being followed or about to be attacked.

Risk reduction: