• Have your key ready, but not visible.
• Inspect the outside and inside of the vehicle before unlocking it.
• Know your destination and directions to it, and be alert should you get lost.
• Always drive with your windows and doors locked and/or closed.
• Make a mental note of any Police Stations in the vicinity while driving.
• When dropping a passenger off, make sure that they are safely in their own vehicle before departing.
• Avoid driving through high crime or unfamiliar areas.
• Avoid driving late at night or in the early hours of the morning when the roads are quiet.
• Drive in the centre lane away from pedestrians where possible.
• If possible, never drive alone.
• NEVER pick up hitch-hikers.
• Never follow routine routes when driving; change your routes on a regular basis.
• Do not leave windows open more than 5cm.