Self Defense Tips - Be Aware of Your Surroundings Walking to Your Vehicle

Being aware of your surroundings as you aretype of weapon they could smash a window and
walking to your vehicle is one of the mostyou would be in an undesirable position to defend
important things in your day-to-day life to protectyourself.
yourself and avoid a self defense situation. If youWhen and where possible back your vehicle into
park in a garage where you work and areparking spaces. This allows for a quick getaway if
assigned a space, become aware of the vehiclesthe need arises. It also gives you an opportunity
parked around your vehicle. If possible, get toto check backup lights, brake lights, turn signals,
know the other vehicle owners. New friends areetc. if there is a wall behind your vehicle. It also
always a positive thing in your life. You will beallows you a clear view to see if someone is
more conscious of an out of place vehicle orapproaching your vehicle after you have gotten
person in your area if you know those whointo the vehicle. It is much easier to see out the
should be there at any given time.windshield than it is out of the rearview mirrors.
Have your keys ready as you approach yourThese same ideas apply if you park in an open
vehicle. Taking time to find your keys when youarea or a garage at your place of residence or at
reach the vehicle presents an opportunity for anthe local shopping mall or grocery store. Self
attack. If you feel you are being followed as youdefense is an ongoing process of awareness of
walk to your vehicle, do not go to your vehicle.the situation you are currently in. The more you
Continue to a populated area and summon help. Itare able to be aware of your surroundings the
might seem like a good idea to get in the vehiclebetter you can protect yourself, your property
and lock the doors but if an assailant has someand others.