07/31/2026
Personal Security Tip #3
Don’t stop behind a vehicle without leaving yourself an escape route.
When you stop in traffic, always leave enough space between your vehicle and the one in front so you can see where its rear tyres meet the road. That gap gives you room to steer around the vehicle if a threat develops.
It may be a carjacking, an aggressive driver, a vehicle breakdown, debris, or simply the need to get out of the way of an emergency. If you’re bumper-to-bumper, you’ve surrendered your mobility, which is the single greatest advantage your vehicle provides.
Your vehicle is not just transport. It is your primary means of escape.
Leave yourself options. Mobility is security.