Women Self Defense

This is a true story:

In New Mexico, gangs initiated new members by driving around with their lights off. The first oncoming car that flashed its lights as a “friendly heads up” would become the “target car”. The gang would circle around and the new member’s role was to shoot at the car… no matter WHO was in it!

Yes, violence comes in many forms anywhere anytime!

However, most people don’t even consider preparing for, and it’s a HUGE mistake!

For example, what if you were:

- Attacked by a crowd of people at a demonstration?

- Being chased by a driver on the highway who you mistakenly
cut off and he’s trying to run you down?

- Targeted by a violent gang out looking for a thrill?

These are very real scenarios that you MUST prepare for!

For this reason, you need to include “evasive driving” in your survival plan.

Here are a few tips you can master for evasive driving skills when you’re being chased by a car full of attackers:

1. “Speed” is not necessarily your best alternative

The one who survives a high speed car chase isn’t usually the fastest, it’s the one who doesn’t crash.

Watch those idiots being chased by police on shows like “Cops” and those crazy “caught on video” shows and you’ll see that all the police have to do is follow the perp until he wraps himself around a telephone pole and then put the cuffs on him.

In a chase, try not to travel over 65mph to make sure you can handle your car effectively on the turn of a dime.

2. Turn when they can’t

Rather than try to outrun someone, let them get close enough to you and then take a quick, last minute turn in a different direction.

Action is faster than reaction and if they’re behind you, they won’t be able to respond in time to take the same turn you just did. They’ll either crash or have to back up to follow you and by then, you’ll be long gone.

3. If on a highway, take a 4-lane exit

If you’re being chased by someone on the highway, identify an upcoming exit and move to the far LEFT lane.

With your pursuer close behind you, make sure you have clearance and at the last minute, shoot across all 4 lanes to barely make your exit. It will be difficult for them to back up, especially in the left lane against traffic, to follow you.

4. Distract the driver

If you’re driving at night, reach under your seat and pull out a 2- to 5,000,000 candlepower spotlight. (You can get these from any boating or auto store.)

Shine it behind you at the driver and you’ll instantly blind him. He’ll likely stop the car out of sheer panic of crashing (which he may do).

These are just a few of the tricks you can use to escape from someone while you’re in your vehicle. For even “sneakier” advice, there’s a whole section on “survival driving” in a new book and audio program just released on “escape and evasion during riots“, called the “Social Chaos Survival Guide”, click here to learn more.

Remember, proactive prevention measures is surely better than being forced to face it unprepared. This can be a matter of live or death issue for you and your family.

Do you know……………..

- A single mistake within 2 seconds can result in fatality?

- In most road accident cases, accidents happen when the vehicle breakdown or some mechanical components fails?

- Awareness of the important of road safety and regular vehicle inspection is still low?

When it comes to your vehicle – ‘Prevention is better than cure’, especially when you are going on a long journey. It’s always good practice to ensure your vehicle is in good condition and carry the equipment that will help you to survive in case of road emergencies.

Here are some road safety and survival tips:

(I) On the vehicle

(a) A regular service schedule with authorized service centre to avoid breakdowns. More so if you are driving an older vehicle which most likely without a proper service log. Oil change is the major part which should be monitored regularly.

(b) Always keep a hand phone charger in your car. You cannot afford not to able to call for assistance during emergencies.

(c) Create an ‘Emergency Card’ (EC) and keep it with you at all times. This EC should have the following:
c.1 – Family members or friends who can respond to your call quickly
c.2 – Mechanic whom you can call to obtain advice on your car
c.3 – Towing assistance and insurance companies, emergency auto service and others
c.4 – Highway Emergencies Respond Hotline

(d) Car Manual should be kept in the glove compartment for easy reference when troubleshooting.

(e) Other things to Always have in your car:
- Reflective hazard triangle or cone
- Torch light
- Jumper cable
- Spare tyre
- Umbrella
- Car jack and tools for changing tyres

(II) Night Driving

Studies have shown that driving at night is more dangerous than during the day as visibility is severely limited at night.

If you have to drive at night, do keep these tips in mind:

Prepare your car for night driving, i.e.:
- Clean headlights, tall lights, signal lights and window regularly
- Ensure headlights, brake lights, hazard lights and indicators are in perfect working condition
- Check that your headlight are angled properly

Reduce your speed
- Drive at a slower speed and keep to a larger distance between you and other cars

Keep high beams off while driving
- High beams can blind the vision of other drivers
- Use high beams only when there are no cars ahead and there is limited street lighting

(III) Driving in Bad Weather

Weather condition can be unpredictable. Statistics show that accidents are more likely to occur in bad weather conditions.

When driving in bad weather, remember the following tips:

- Ensure your car is prepared for the conditions, i.e. check your battery, antifreeze, windshield wiper fluid, windshield wipers headlights, etc.
- Turn on your headlights
- Keep a larger distance between you and other cars
- Slow down. You need more time to stop on slippery roads
- Exercise caution at intersections and traffic lights
- Keep to one lane as much as possible – avoid changing lanes unnecessarily
- Keep your eyes on the road at all times
- Keep both hands on the wheel

In 2004, for the first time in the WHO history, World Health Day was focused on the theme of road safety. Road safety issues are predicted to become the eight leading causes of death by 2030.

We should all know how to take care of ourselves and respect other road users when we are on the road.