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Auto Safety Tips

Staying safe while in your car is as important as when you are anywhere else.  Here are a few things to remember while traveling, both short and long distances:

• Keep your car in good working condition and always have more than enough gas to get there and back.
• If your car runs out of gas or breaks down, raise the hood and tie a white cloth to the door handle to alert passing police cars. Get back in the car and keep the doors and windows locked until the police come. If someone stops, ask him or her to phone for help. Use a banner that says "Please Call Police" on the front or rear window.
• Park in well lit areas that will still be well lit when you return, like under a street lamp.
• Have your car keys in hand as you approach your vehicle.
• If you think someone is following you, don't head home. Keep your hand near the horn and drive to the nearest police or fire station, open gas station, or other business where you can safely get help.

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