20 More Seemingly Random Tips That Might Just Save Your Life

15. Check underneath your car before approaching it in a parking lot or garage at night.

Don’t worry if you look like you’re being paranoid. It’s better to be paranoid than to be a rape or murder victim.

16. If you notice a van parked next to the driver’s side of your car, enter through the passenger’s side.

Predators often use vans and they can easily grab you while you’re entering from the driver’s side.

17. When checking in to a hotel, ask the receptionist not to mention your room number loudly.

Also observe people who are merely loitering around the hotel lobby. Be alert and remind the receptionist not to give anyone your information.

18. Don’t do a Facebook or Foursquare check-in when you arrive somewhere.

If you absolutely can’t avoid it, do your check-in after you leave the place.

Never broadcast your whereabouts. Never give strangers the satisfaction of knowing where you are. Period.

19. Also don’t post on social media or tell anyone you barely know that you’re home alone.

This is even more dangerous. To echo number 18, never give strangers the advantage of knowing you’re alone. Just don’t. It’s common sense.

20. If you see a person lying in the middle of the road, whatever happens, do not stop and get out of your car to help. Instead, keep driving and call triple zero.

Unfortunately, people taking advantage of your empathy is quite common. They will pretend to need help but will only rob you… or do something even worse.