- The use or purchase of an armored automobile is expensive and in some areas is necessary. 
 - Defensive driving training can be useful if you live and commute in a dangerous area.
 - Remember that a flashy and expensive car increases your risk of becoming a target of crime.
 - It is safer to close windows and lock doors while driving.
 - Always close and lock your vehicle when parked.
 - Never carry valuable items where they can be seen from outside the vehicle. Place packages in the trunk and purses under your feet and out of sight.
 - Install an alarm system in the car; make sure it has a “panic button” that you can activate.
 - Keep the fuel tank full or near full, and make sure the tank is lockable.�
 - To avoid being trapped, always allow space in front of your vehicle while moving, at a signal and when       parked.