¶ Select a plain car.

¶ Consider not using a government car that announces ownership.

¶ Keep tabs of your keys.

¶ Keep your tires in good condition and your gas tank half full.

¶ Park only in well-lit areas.

¶ Lock you car at all times.

¶ Don’t leave your car on the street at night if possible.

¶ Never leave garage doors unlocked or open, and use a remote door opener.

¶ Enter and exit your car inside a garage, if possible

¶ Always look for anything suspicious while driving, and don’t leave your car without looking around first.

¶ Check under seats for suspicious objects.

¶ Vary routes and modes of travel, and try not to drive late at night.

¶ Avoid lonely roads and dark alleys.

¶ Have "safe havens" along regular routes in case of trouble.

¶ Ride with seat belts buckled, doors locked and windows closed.

¶ Don’t let your vehicle get boxed in. Keep a minimum of 8 feet between your vehicle and the next, and avoid inner lanes.

¶ Beware of tricks to get you to stop: cyclists falling in front of your car, disabled cars along the road, workers trying to flag you down, unusual detours or accidents.

¶ If you are in trouble, sound your horn if doing so won’t put you or your passengers in more danger.

¶ If chased, put another vehicle between you and your pursuer.

¶ Try an immediate "turn and escape." Don’t jump curbs at faster than 35 miles per hour.

¶ Ram a blocking vehicle if absolutely necessary.

¶ Go to your "safe haven," and report the incident to security.