Place an anti-theft security sign on your vehicle indicating that your car has a security system or has
a tracking system installed.

When approaching your vehicle make sure that you have your car keys close by (never in your
hand, as this would signal to criminals that you are about to open your vehicle). Always be aware of
your surroundings and take a good look around for any suspicious looking characters before opening
your car door. If you notice any suspicious behaviour immediately start walking in the opposite
direction away from your vehicle towards the nearest shop or office in the area to secure your
safety. Call the police if the suspicious character hangs around.

Once in the car, lock your doors.

If you notice that someone is following you by car, try to keep enough distance between you and
your pursuer to ensure adequate manoeuvrability.

Don't ever bring your vehicle to a standstill if you think you are being followed.

In case of a collision, never step outside your car. Wait for the pursuer to approach you. Then roll
down your window slightly, just enough to speak to one another. If the situation feels suspicious
rather drive away and alert the police via your cell phone once you are in a safe distance away.
Don't ever step out of your vehicle.

Never speed towards a red light, rather approach it slowly as to avoid stopping at the red light. In
most cases it would have turned green before you reach it.

If you suspect you are being followed, take a different route home. If you still haven't lost your
pursuer, keep driving and head for your nearest police station. Do not stop your car for any reason
as this gives your pursuer the ideal opportunity to hijack your vehicle.

When you are a victim of car-hijacking, don't put up a fight, just try to make as many quiet
observations about the hijackers as possible without making them feel you are staring at them.
Immediately after hijacking report it to the police and provide them with as many facts as you can.

Don't ever threaten your hijackers - chances are you or your passenger/s will end up seriously hurt
or dead. A vehicle is replaceable, your life isn't.