When Walking Why Would You Walk With the Traffic Coming Towards You

If you get accosted by someone in a car you will have the ability to see them coming, they also have to talk to you through the passenger car window if they are by themselves which means they have to stretch across the passenger seat to be able to speak with you with puts them in an unfavourable position.

If they have someone with them, you will at least see them coming towards you and be able to prepare yourself to deal with the situation and calm yourself.

If you feel threatened don’t be afraid to scream and shout as loud as you possibly can!

If you have one, set off your personal attack alarm.

Don’t stand rooted on the spot but run to a place of safety immediately and remember if the car does decide to follow you they will have to turn the car around in the road, again buying you those precious seconds.

In all eventualities they will drive on their way as most assailants are looking for easy opportunities and if you show yourself to be capable and confident you’re not such an easy target.

Even when you’re in a hurry and on your own never be tempted to take a short cut across waste land or even down an alleyway, it’s much better to be slightly late than to never get their at all or to get there in one piece.

Most attacks or incidents take place when individuals are not paying attention or are in unfamiliar territory and look confused. Always try to project an air of confidence and if you do need directions ask at a shop or garage where there are other people around.

When you are able try to write down as many details as you can possible remember about the car and it’s occupant or occupants.

Make and model of the car, registration number, the colour, were there any distinctive markings on the car, dents etc, did it have any stickers or any bits missing.

What about the occupants, ethnicity, short hair, long hair. The colour of their hair, was it styled or cropped. Any scars or distinctive marks, the clothes they wore any badges perhaps.

Always report an incident like this to the police as this will help them to build a profile of possible related incidents and could prevent a more serious incident occurring in the future.
It could be a member of your family or a friend that it happens to next.

Best wishes,

Garth DelikanrnThe Lifestyle Guy - Personal Empowerment Coach