Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Keeping Yourself Safe When Riding A Taxi

By Dawn Williams


There are many people who like taking the Sherwood park taxi. It is a convenient option when one does not have a car or if you simply do not want to take the bus. Unfortunately, some crimes have also been committed using this arrangement. As a passenger, you have to take precautions to promote your safety.

Look for the licensed vehicles. Depending on the area that you are in, this could mean marks or stickers provided by the regulating association in the area. The driver should place his identification in a visible place as well. Looking for such signs is especially important when you have not made any arrangements with a transport company.

You should definitely have an idea of how to get to where you want to go. Take the time to study a map or ask your friends for directions before getting a cab. Then, specify to the driver which streets he should be taking. Be alert as he drives you to your destination.

Do not ride alone. If you have friends with you, then ask if someone else is going in the direction of your destination. When there are two or three of you, then it would be harder for someone to take action. There is safety in numbers and you could easily check up on one another.

Make sure to get the vehicle information before getting in. Send this to a friend so that someone at least knows the details. The authorities can use this to trace you or the vehicle if something bad should happen. Take down the plate number, color of the car, name of the company and other such important information.

Take precautions if you are planning to hail one. You could bring a pepper spray with you for example. Precautions can also consist of checking the locks and windows. Lock the doors when you get in and check if the door opens even if it is locked. Check if the windows are working, just in case.

Practice sitting in the backseat. You should be polite to the driver of course but you should still take the extra precaution of keeping some distance from him. If you are in the back of the car, he will not find be able to reach you. This will be a good thing if you find yourself in a disagreement with the driver.

Read the news and advisories. This will allow you stay up to date with crimes and various tricks that are being used by the criminals. By finding out what their techniques are, you will know what to look out for when you are using public transportation. You can spot the signs and get out of a potentially risky situation.

Getting a Sherwood park taxi is one of your options if you have no way of getting to your destination. This is a convenient means of transportation but you do need to be careful when you are in these vehicles. Be alert when you are in one of these cabs and take same precautionary measures. Do not get into unmarked vehicles just to be safe.




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