Take Precautions:

• Be familiar with your environment.
• Get to know who belongs in the vicinity of your home or workplace, and who does not.
• Keep your eyes open for anything out of the ordinary.
• Lock all doors and close windows before driving off.
• Try to vary your route to work, the gym – all places you travel to regularly.
• Hijackers are professionals too; they plan their attacks carefully.
• Ensure all your mirrors are adjusted to give you an optimal all-round view of your surroundings.
• Try to stop about 5m behind the car in front of you at a stop sign or traffic light – it makes for an easy getaway if trouble arises.

Don’t Be Fooled By:

• False appeals for help.
• “Accidents” such as having you car rammed from behind.
• Someone trying to get help from a stationary car.
• Your electric gates being jammed

Know Your Environment :

• If approached by a stranger while in your car, drive off if possible and/or use your hooter to attract attention.



• Be constantly on the lookout for suspicious looking characters or vehicles and do not hesitate to report them to the Police.



• Always be on the alert for potential danger, and be on the lookout for possible escape routes and safe refuge along the way.



• If your suspicions are aroused by any person or vehicle in a high-risk area, treat it as hostile and take appropriate action (i.e. Ignore a red robot if it is safe to drive through; turn off and speed away from the perceived danger zone) and call for assistance where necessary.



• Always have your identity document and driver’s license on your person; and a pen and notepad ready to make necessary notes.



• If possible, avoid driving in the dark. Hijackers may stage a minor accident; e.g. If your car is bumped from behind and you do not feel comfortable with the individual/s involved in the situation, drive to the nearest Police Station for help.



• Never open your vehicle window or door for any stranger. If a suspicious person is near your unoccupied car, do not approach the vehicle. Keep walking to the nearest public area and ask for assistance.