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- Think ahead and plan your journey, avoiding deserted area.
- Try to avoid walking alone at night, and keep to well-lit main roads. where possible try to avoid short cuts like alleyways, waste ground and wooded, bushy areas. Use public transport or taxis late at night
- Stay alert, be aware of what’s going on around you
- Always try letting someone know where you are going, the route you intend to take and when you are expected to return.
- Try to travel in pairs or groups
- Consider investing in a personal alarm (this can be obtained from most DIY Stores between £3-6) Look confident and do not stare at strangers
- Consider carrying a mobile phone (but keep it out of sight until needed)
- If you have to walk along a road, walk facing the traffic to avoid "kerb crawlers"
- Never accept lifts from strangers or hitch-hike
- Never carry large sum’s of money or important documents, (if you have to carry a large amount of money never show this in public)
- Keep purses, wallets, mobile phones and other expensive items out of sight. If someone tries to grab your bag, don't fight for it.
- Always have enough money for a taxi home (late at night) always keep a reliable taxi phone number on you. (when alone in a taxi always sit behind the driver) Always use pre-booked license taxis
- Try not to use ATM machines late at night.
- When in clubs, never leave your drink unattended and be wary of accepting drinks from strangers—make sure you see your drink opened/poured in front of you.
- Try to avoid wearing headphones, your ability to hear traffic, strangers or potential trouble is severely restricted.
For more information on our policies and procedures please speak to your assessor or call Training for Travel on 0161 7647523