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pipi_k

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8. Mine lock as soon as

Tue Dec 16, 2014, 11:13 AM

Dec 2014

the car is put into "Drive" and then unlock when it's stopped and put into "Park".

I think it's also a good idea for people to have a plan for what to do in various scenarios.

Like, for instance, being followed by another car (first confirm by making a series of random turns). Drive straight to a fire or police station.

Someone manages to jump into the passenger seat and forces me to drive someplace...first opportunity and when it's safest, my car gets turned into a fire hydrant or some other stationary object with the main focus being on wrecking the passenger's seat.

Someone corners me in a parking lot and tries to hijack my car with me in it... I hurl my car keys as far as I can and start screaming bloody murder.

I hope I'll never have to do any of those things, but if I ever do, I also hope that I'd have the presence of mind to do something to avoid being a victim.

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Always drive with your car doors locked. Regardless of your age, sex, or physical condition. [View all] raccoon Dec 2014 OP

I've always done that. drm604 Dec 2014 #1

Newer cars lock the doors when you take off madokie Dec 2014 #2

Safer in an accident? rickford66 Dec 2014 #55

Apparently Nissan didn't get that memo. Angleae Dec 2014 #73

That still doesn't make the passenger compartment stronger. rickford66 Dec 2014 #83

It also is a very, very stoooopid thing. longship Dec 2014 #56

Mine had the autolock feature customerserviceguy Dec 2014 #57

Maybe you've never driven in SoCal before. longship Dec 2014 #58

I haven't driven in Southern California customerserviceguy Dec 2014 #59

Or you could get a trunk monkey. (See post above.) ;) nt longship Dec 2014 #62

Yes, the monkey customerserviceguy Dec 2014 #63

Actually an ape. But "Trunk Monkey" rolls off the tongue much better. longship Dec 2014 #65

why wouldnt the police of fire break a window, then unlock from the inside? Travis_0004 Dec 2014 #68

right?!! elehhhhna Dec 2014 #72

The "first responder" when a fire starts is not a fireman or police officer jberryhill Dec 2014 #76

They sell these pipi_k Dec 2014 #84

My last car automatically locked when the car started; I wish my current one did. tanyev Dec 2014 #3

Mine was a vice cop that wanted a "Date" easychoice Dec 2014 #4

Drive defensively! yallerdawg Dec 2014 #5

I always do (nt) bigwillq Dec 2014 #6

It takes me longer to unlock the door than it takes me to get out of the truck. hobbit709 Dec 2014 #7

Mine lock as soon as pipi_k Dec 2014 #8

You should change the Park/ automatic Unlock setting. apples and oranges Dec 2014 #51

Isn't this victim blaming? Why should a person have to take precautions/alter kelly1mm Dec 2014 #9

Might want to add the sarcasm tag. nt. NCTraveler Dec 2014 #11

Why would I do that as I am not being sarcastic? Why do I have a responsibility to protect kelly1mm Dec 2014 #22

Do you lock your doors at home? ileus Dec 2014 #28

Not since I left California 22 years ago. nt kelly1mm Dec 2014 #37

Because it's practical Matrosov Dec 2014 #38

Suit your own da*n self. WinkyDink Dec 2014 #39

If it's just you in the car, fine. But if you have kids that apples and oranges Dec 2014 #50

Yes, it is absolutely is the criminal's fault but since those who are tasked with Nuclear Unicorn Dec 2014 #81

Oh, I see what you did there. SalviaBlue Dec 2014 #12

Only if you're blaming the driver for getting carjacked. Xithras Dec 2014 #13

So would advice about how a potential rape victim should dress to avoid kelly1mm Dec 2014 #18

So, leave your doors unlocked and go about your merry way. nt raccoon Dec 2014 #19

It is the culture of victim blaming I am opposed to in all forms. Others apparently not so much. nt kelly1mm Dec 2014 #20

nobody ever said the person who gets robbed JI7 Dec 2014 #32

I dont see its as victim blaming. Travis_0004 Dec 2014 #70

rape has nothing to do with how someone dresses JI7 Dec 2014 #23

I think that activating a security device and choosing a mode of dress are... LanternWaste Dec 2014 #25

And I'd disagree with you on that. Xithras Dec 2014 #31

rape has nothing to do with how a person dresses. uppityperson Dec 2014 #33

I totally agree! That is why it is an asshattish thing to even think of asking. Likewise, kelly1mm Dec 2014 #34

Applying your contention consistently would lead one to criticize the posting... LanternWaste Dec 2014 #43

That the victim of a crime in in no way responsible for the criminal's actions. That's it! nt kelly1mm Dec 2014 #44

Oh, right. Gee, if only your bank would leave your money out on the counter. After all, a robbery WinkyDink Dec 2014 #45

If there was money on a bank counter that was not yours, would you take it? If so, that kelly1mm Dec 2014 #46

Actually pipi_k Dec 2014 #67

"If there was money on a bank counter that was not yours, would you take it?" Nuclear Unicorn Dec 2014 #82

are carjacking victims asked this in court? Is their behavior held against them as uppityperson Dec 2014 #49

That's a false equivalency - One is blatant misogyny. The other is advice on how to chrisa Dec 2014 #41

So you live in the City of No Precautions, Not-California? Slogan "What---Me Worry?" FYI: I WOULD WinkyDink Dec 2014 #42

As we're all pretty much aware... pipi_k Dec 2014 #60

Trouble doesn't make an appointment...it's called being aware ileus Dec 2014 #27

I think it's more of a PSA-type post. Nobody is blaming the victim. chrisa Dec 2014 #35

Because you should take reasonable precautions nichomachus Dec 2014 #53

I guess you don't wear seatbelts, get vaccinations, Ilsa Dec 2014 #71

How many bad neighborhoods do you hang out in? Renew Deal Dec 2014 #78

I had a guy try to get in my driver's side door... NaturalHigh Dec 2014 #10

I wish I could in my car TorchTheWitch Dec 2014 #14

My car locks the doors automatically when I drive. Initech Dec 2014 #15

I suspect in many areas it's safer to drive with them open. Donald Ian Rankin Dec 2014 #16

Yeah, the OP reminded me of this commercial Fumesucker Dec 2014 #24

My car locks automatically when I shift into drive meow2u3 Dec 2014 #17

I mostly drive a motorbike with a basket to work. JaneyVee Dec 2014 #21

Yeah, and I got no locks cwydro Dec 2014 #36

Fortunately, my car doors lock automatically when I start the engine. n/t RebelOne Dec 2014 #26

Mine do too -- and that's a pain nichomachus Dec 2014 #54

A habit I got into years ago having to negotiate some Cleita Dec 2014 #29

happened to me and my cousins. SummerSnow Dec 2014 #30

I was put off by the op at first, thinking it was a warning against hedgehog Dec 2014 #40

NO-ONE---NO.ONE.----has said the victim of road rage "asked for it" by not locking the car WinkyDink Dec 2014 #47

And when you stop at the gas station and have family friends in the car, apples and oranges Dec 2014 #48

Seriously, I am glad I do not live with this level of terror in my life. cwydro Dec 2014 #61

Locked door don't stop bullets liberal N proud Dec 2014 #52

Of course locked doors don't stop bullets, but don't you want to stop physical attacks? nt raccoon Dec 2014 #74

Pretty easy to break a car window actually MillennialDem Dec 2014 #79

I always do. Also, newer cars' doors lock automatically once you start driving. tblue37 Dec 2014 #64

This message was self-deleted by its author olddots Dec 2014 #66

I guess that's a good idea LWolf Dec 2014 #69

I don't lock my car doors - sorry. (more) MillennialDem Dec 2014 #75

What's the code to your garage door? jberryhill Dec 2014 #77

27 1s, then 8 6s, then 9 7s. MillennialDem Dec 2014 #80