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Top Ten Tips: Staying Safe
The autumn evenings bring with them falling leaves, cosy log fires, mugs of hot chocolate, the inevitable countdown to Christmas - and the dark. As the nights draw further in, you need to be especially vigilant against the dangers the streets can hold. But don't have nightmares - our guide gives you advice on how to keep safe and sound so you can kick those leaves around without a care in the world...
1. Know where you're going
Do a bit of research and make sure you know exactly where you're going, how far the bus stop is from your final destination and so on. Even if you're on familiar territory, ensure you know every dark alleyway and potential danger spot - complacency is the most dangerous of weapons.
2. Be conscious of your surroundings
Stay alert and don't get distracted. Chatting away on your mobile or listening to your iPod might make the walk home go quickly but it also means you're not paying attention to your surroundings. Concentrate on what - and who - is around you.
3. Vary your routine
Try not to walk home the same way each day from work or at exactly the same time. If you think someone is following you, slow down and let them go past you, or cross over the road. Don't worry about causing offence - your safety is more important.
4. Make sure someone's expecting you
Always let your partner/flatmate/mum know where you are and when you expect to be home. Keep your mobile charged and topped up at all times - a flat battery is as much use as a chocolate teapot in an emergency.
5. Be visible
Be seen in all the right places. Dressing in bright clothes may sound silly but a coloured scarf for example will help cars spot you if you're walking or cycling along a narrow lane - also invest in some reflective gear if you're a regular night-time cyclist.
Do a bit of research and make sure you know exactly where you're going, how far the bus stop is from your final destination and so on. Even if you're on familiar territory, ensure you know every dark alleyway and potential danger spot - complacency is the most dangerous of weapons.
2. Be conscious of your surroundings
Stay alert and don't get distracted. Chatting away on your mobile or listening to your iPod might make the walk home go quickly but it also means you're not paying attention to your surroundings. Concentrate on what - and who - is around you.
3. Vary your routine
Try not to walk home the same way each day from work or at exactly the same time. If you think someone is following you, slow down and let them go past you, or cross over the road. Don't worry about causing offence - your safety is more important.
4. Make sure someone's expecting you
Always let your partner/flatmate/mum know where you are and when you expect to be home. Keep your mobile charged and topped up at all times - a flat battery is as much use as a chocolate teapot in an emergency.
5. Be visible
Be seen in all the right places. Dressing in bright clothes may sound silly but a coloured scarf for example will help cars spot you if you're walking or cycling along a narrow lane - also invest in some reflective gear if you're a regular night-time cyclist.
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