Security is all-important during a SHTF crisis. We cannot stress enough how important car safety is and will be in the future. Here are some ideas and good advice on how you can keep you and your vehicle safe during unsafe times!

Be aware of the vehicle’s capabilities; make sure the driver has experience driving that type of vehicle.
Always drive safely at the maximum, safest speed, within the legal speed limit.
Always carry out basic maintenance checks, before you go anywhere and check that communications work before leaving a safe area.
Make sure you know what to do if your car breaks down; will someone come to get you or will you call for roadside assistance?
In rural areas things that should be included in your break down kit should include cans of fix-a-flat, air compressor, jump leads, tire plugging kit, tube to siphon gas, gas cans and a tow rope.
Know which routes your taking and keep maps in the vehicle for all areas you’re traveling in. Also have alternative routes prepared that have been driven and checked out.
Inform personnel at a location 10 to 15 minutes, before your arrival.
Constantly check behind you for criminal surveillance vehicles and be suspicious of motorbikes, especially with two people on them.
When being followed by a motorbike always watch to see if both the rider’s hands are on the handle bars, if you only see one hand, what is the other holding or doing?
Make full use of your mirrors; put a mirror on the passenger side for the passenger to use.
Regularly carry out counter-surveillance drills and always be watching for any cars following you or suspicious people along regularly used routes.
Keep a good distance from the car in front, so you can drive around it in an emergency and try to avoid being blocked by other vehicles.
Never let the vehicle fuel tank to go below half full and know where all gas stations are along your route.
Keep doors locked when traveling between locations and in urban areas do not open windows or sunroof more than an inch, so things cannot be thrown in.
Always be prepared to take evasive action, be aware of danger points on your routes and drive towards the center of the road to have space for evasive maneuvers.
Blend in with your environment; don’t drive expensive cars in poor areas, etc.
Be suspicious of all roadblocks, temporary stop signs and car accidents, etc. Never stop to pick up hitchhikers or help other motorists, as these could be covers for an ambush or carjacking.
Keep vehicle keys secure and know who has all the spare keys and access to the vehicle.
Remember others can monitor tracking devices and help services such as OnStar, then get the details of where you are and you’re routine without the need for surveillance.
Be extra vigilant at traffic lights and in slow-moving traffic.
Keep the vehicle in a locked garage when not in use and lock all doors and the trunk.
Wherever legal reverse park; this will help if fast get away is required.
When driving on dangerous roads or taking evasive action open the vehicles windows to make escape easier in the event of a crash.

There is far more advice to be given on this essential subject! Go to The Prepper Journal and learn more.

While we may be prepared for a bleak future there will always be the unknown to face. Do not allow your car to be a fatality in a world gone mad. Keep it clean, well maintained and running and be sure, during and even before the SHTF, that you follow the steps above to keep your vehicle and yourself safe!