Parking Lot Safety Tips
November 9, 2009
Whether you're shopping for the holidays or running errands, you can avoid some of the most hazardous situations in parking lots by following the common sense tips listed below.
• Be especially alert in parking lots where people run short errands, such as post offices, convenience stores and video rental stores. More cars moving in and out create a greater chance of a collision.
• If you have a choice, choose an angled parking space. They are easier to enter, making it less likely that you will bump another car.
• Walk around your car before you get in, noting potholes, curbs, posts, too-close cars and other impediments before your bumper does.
• As you back out, look in all directions for pedestrians. Kids who have run ahead of their parents are a special concern because they are often below your sightlines.
• Keep your car well-maintained. Check your tires regularly, especially toward the end of their expected life, around 40,000 miles.
• Keep your Roadside Assistance number with you. Remember, Roadside Assistance benefits include jump-start, tow, fuel and tire change, as well as lockout service.
• Park your car in a well lit spot. It will be easier to find and less of a target for theft or vandalism.
• Walk toward your car with your keys out and ready. Many remote keyless entry systems have a "panic" button that will flash the car's lights and/or honk the horn to startle unwanted company or help you locate your car.
• Make sure you understand the way your car locks and unlocks. It sounds simple, but with remote systems, central locking and automatic locking, many car owners don't know which doors unlock when.
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