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Tips
when touring
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Car security |
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f driving, plan your
route carefully, travel on main roads, and use maps. |
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each auto trip. One should be the quickest route,
the other the most scenic. Rand McNally the State
Automobile Clubs are good sources. Avoid traveling
during night hours.
Have your car serviced and tires checked before
leaving. Keep car doors locked at all times. Wear
seat belts. Don't drive too long.
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Never pick up hitchhikers.
Do not stop to offer help to a stranded motorist. Go to
a telephone booth and call for assistance.
Don't get out of the car if there are suspicious individuals
nearby. Drive away. If you suspect someone is following
you, drive to the nearest service station, restaurant,
or business and call the police. If you believe it is
unsafe to get out of your car, honk your horn and flash
your lights to draw attention. |
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Lock
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Never leave your car unlocked.
Always lock valuables out of sight, preferably in the trunk.
Always carry wallets, checkbooks, and purses with you. Do
not advertise that you are a tourist. Place maps and travel
brochures in the glove compartment.
If you stop overnight, remove bags and other valuables from
the car and take them inside. Don't park your car on the street
overnight if the hotel has a garage or secure area. If you
must park on the street, select a well lit area. Check the
back seat before getting in. Mark your car radio and other
removable car equipment with your driver's license number.
Don't Advertise
Your Travel Plans to Strangers! |
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Case of a Breakdown |
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If your car breaks down, get the
vehicle as far off the road as possible. Raise the hood and
attach a white cloth to the car antenna as an emergency signal.
Get passengers out of the vehicle and away from traffic. Set
up flares or warning triangles at least 250 feet behind the
vehicle. Stand on the shoulder at least 100 feet behind the
vehicle to signal for help. Ask anyone who stops to call the
police or a garage. Don't attempt to fix a flat in busy traffic-wait
for roadside assistance. If you must remain inside the vehicle
while waiting for help, keep your seat belt fastened. If you
must abandon your car, keep all passengers together. |
Hotel
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When you first check in, get a map
of the city with your hotel or motel location clearly marked.
Get a map of the Bus, train and subway lines. Ask hotel employee
to explain the local public transportation system. Find out
the proper charges for taxis, and if there is a surcharge for
night or holiday trips.
If possible, book a room between the second and the seventh
floor??above ground level to prevent easy entrance from outside
and low enough for fire equipment to reach. Keep your hotel/motel
door locked at all times. Use all auxiliary locking devices
on doors and windows. Use the door viewer to identify anyone
requesting entry. Open the door only you are certain the person
has a legitimate reason to enter your room. If in doubt, call
the office. Be observant. Report any suspicious movements in
the corridors or rooms to the management.
Determine the most direct route to and from your room to the
fire escapes, elevators, and nearest telephone. Know how to
use the room phone or where a pay phone is located. Make a note
of emergency numbers you may need: police your hotel, and if
a visitor from outside Australia, your nearest Embassy or consulate.
Know how to use the pay phone and have the proper change on
hand.
Unpack and place belongings in the closet and dresser. Arrange
your things so you will know if anything is missing. Inventory
your belongings daily. Consider locking any electrical appliances
in your luggage. Suitcases should always be locked so they cannot
be used to carry your own property out of your room.
Never leave money, checks, credit cards, or car keys in the
room. Always take them with you. Use the hotel/motel safe to
store extra cash, expensive jewelry, or other valuables. Report
any lost or stolen items to the management and the police. |
Be
Prepared on the Road - Carry these safety items: |
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- flashlight and fresh batteries
- fire extinguisher
- gloves
- spare tire, jack, and wheel nut wrench
- tool kit
- first aid kit
- jumper cables
- flares/warning triangles
- blanket
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