Here are 11 tips to "Protect Yourself From Carjackers"

1. TIP #1
   Before getting into your car, pay attention to your surroundings, and be alert to nearby activity.
   
   
2. TIP #2
   Always approach your car with your keys in hand.
   
   
3. TIP #3
   Always check the back seat before opening your car.
   
   
4. TIP #4
   Make sure doors you left locked are still locked when you return
   
   
5. TIP #5
   If someone is loitering near your car, don’t approach it.
   
   
6. TIP #6
   Once you’re in your car, keep your door and windows locked
   
   
7. TIP #7
   Carry a cellular phone and know your emergency number for the police (911)
   
   
8. TIP #8
   Avoid high crime areas especially after dark.
   
   
9. TIP #9
   Be wary of people who approach your vehicle to ask for directions, or who try to hand you flyers etc.
   
   
10. TIP #10
    When stopped in traffic, leave enough distance from the car in front of you to pull away quickly if necessary - if another car bumps you or if a tire goes flat, keep your doors and windows closed and locked, and either wait for the police to arrive or try to drive to a public place such as a gas station, convenience store, or the local cop shop.
    
    
11. TIP #11
    Stop only at ATM’S that are well lighted and visible from the street - pull as close as possible, then check your mirrors and look outside before opening your windows.