Self Defense For Women Travelling Alone
According to a report of F.B.I bureau of Crime, 16000 of murders have reported in United States every year. The worst finding in this report is 78000 forcible rapes are happening in every year, the situation may again exacerbate with other finding like, in every 2 minutes 10 women become the victim of brutal rapes. Women who travel alone are the major target for the assailants. Self defense for women is most important concern in this circumstance. Self defense is not meant to defend the attackers every time; rather than it paved a way to prevent the crime. This article provides you some important tips to remember while traveling on the vehicle:
While traveling in a car or any other vehicle women should always be aware of the destination where she is driving. Avoid driving to the abandoned residential or commercial areas. If you accidentally get in to such type of areas try to escape from there at the earliest.
Women should avoid going to shop valuables or to ATM at the night. The intruders may follow you from the ATM and will snatch the valuables. When you may have an emergency to use ATM on night, park your vehicle very close to the ATM with emergency gear. In case you may approach any body with knife or gun you leave the valuables and escape fast with out trying to defend.
When you are driving, if you feel some one is following your vehicle, then you should turn the direction of the vehicle to the nearest police station. You can also switch on all the lights and sound the horn continuously as this may draw the attention of the public. If you feel some one is continuously following you, then report the problem with details to the concerned authorities without any hesitation.
Always lock up all the doors and windows of your car whether you are in or out of the car. Avoid putting valuables on the seats near windows. Instead of that lock all the valuables in the truck and place it safe.
You should always carry some emergency Self defense products like Mace, pepper spray, personal alarm etc when traveling alone. Pepper spray (OC spray) is a very good product; small quantity of pepper spray is enough to create temporary burning sensation, and blindness.
You should not forget to carry a cell phone with you; also make sure that all the emergency numbers are recorded on it.
Car pooling is a good practice to women for attending late night parties or social functions. Always remember not to drink while driving.
Make sure that parking areas are free from trespassers. Always select a slot with well lit, also avoid parking next to any big vehicle.
When you are traveling for a long journey, try to carry some extra money with you. If something happens this will help you for making phone calls, paying fares for the cabs, buses etc.
The tiers of your vehicle may flat at any time; you never try to get out of the vehicle. Drive the vehicle at a slow speed, switch on the hazard lights, and reach the nearest safest place.
In any situation don't be panic and get out of the vehicle immediately.
Driving alone or traveling alone in night or for a long journey is not advisable for women.
If you are facing any worst attack you can scream loudly for help. You may also kick, punch or bite the attacker in any of his vulnerable areas like-- eyes, nose, the knees, stomach, throat and the groin.
Self defense related workshops and learning martial arts are very useful for the women traveling alone as it will boost up the confidence level as well as physical capacities.
While traveling in a car or any other vehicle women should always be aware of the destination where she is driving. Avoid driving to the abandoned residential or commercial areas. If you accidentally get in to such type of areas try to escape from there at the earliest.
Women should avoid going to shop valuables or to ATM at the night. The intruders may follow you from the ATM and will snatch the valuables. When you may have an emergency to use ATM on night, park your vehicle very close to the ATM with emergency gear. In case you may approach any body with knife or gun you leave the valuables and escape fast with out trying to defend.
When you are driving, if you feel some one is following your vehicle, then you should turn the direction of the vehicle to the nearest police station. You can also switch on all the lights and sound the horn continuously as this may draw the attention of the public. If you feel some one is continuously following you, then report the problem with details to the concerned authorities without any hesitation.
Always lock up all the doors and windows of your car whether you are in or out of the car. Avoid putting valuables on the seats near windows. Instead of that lock all the valuables in the truck and place it safe.
You should always carry some emergency Self defense products like Mace, pepper spray, personal alarm etc when traveling alone. Pepper spray (OC spray) is a very good product; small quantity of pepper spray is enough to create temporary burning sensation, and blindness.
You should not forget to carry a cell phone with you; also make sure that all the emergency numbers are recorded on it.
Car pooling is a good practice to women for attending late night parties or social functions. Always remember not to drink while driving.
Make sure that parking areas are free from trespassers. Always select a slot with well lit, also avoid parking next to any big vehicle.
When you are traveling for a long journey, try to carry some extra money with you. If something happens this will help you for making phone calls, paying fares for the cabs, buses etc.
The tiers of your vehicle may flat at any time; you never try to get out of the vehicle. Drive the vehicle at a slow speed, switch on the hazard lights, and reach the nearest safest place.
In any situation don't be panic and get out of the vehicle immediately.
Driving alone or traveling alone in night or for a long journey is not advisable for women.
If you are facing any worst attack you can scream loudly for help. You may also kick, punch or bite the attacker in any of his vulnerable areas like-- eyes, nose, the knees, stomach, throat and the groin.
Self defense related workshops and learning martial arts are very useful for the women traveling alone as it will boost up the confidence level as well as physical capacities.
