We are in the holiday season and because of this more people tend to
travel within the country and overseas for one reason or the other. As
you travel, it is important to keep some of these safety tips in mind to
prevent avoidable hassles.
Secure Your Valuables
This is an obvious thing to do and
basically involves you doing what you can to keep your valuables out of
plain sight to avoid being a tempting target to thieves. The holiday
season is usually a prime period for thieves so it is important to be
careful and be more vigilant and focused on keeping your valuables
secure. It really is not the best time to carelessly show off your
valuables.
Take Care of Basic Maintenance
This mainly
applies when you are traveling a far distance with a private car. Before
going anywhere with that car, you need to ensure that: the oil level is
good, you replace/change what ever needs to be replaced/changed in the
car, you check the brakes, tire pressure and tread depth, ensure that
there is enough water in the car, the batteries are tested and working
well etc. This is very important to avoid unpleasant surprises during
your trip.
Prepare Your Home for Your Time Away
Before
leaving your home, you should ensure that all electrical appliances and
the like are properly turned off. If you have a security system
installed in your home, ensure that all is working properly before your
departure. If you don’t have a security system, you can have someone
(maybe a close friend or relative) check on your house periodically.
Another option is to have someone (like a caretaker) stay in your house
to look after it for the period of your absence. Of course, you should
ensure that this caretaker is someone you can trust.
Be Calm
All
through your trip, try to be calm and keep your cool, even if things go
wrong. Learning to keep your cool will make it easier for you to come
up with solutions to any problem that you might face in the course of
the trip.
