ratwing t1_j95w61l wrote on February 19, 2023 at 2:21 PM

I completely agree that the likelihood of getting carjacked is extremely small. I am in no way suggesting that you are in danger. However one trick that I do in neighborhoods that I'm worried about, is when I pull up to a light I keep ample space between me and the car in front of me, If I needed to suddenly pull out and go around the car in front of me I'd be able to do it.

And, very sincerely, you are quite safe.

mibfto t1_j97u74g wrote on February 19, 2023 at 10:38 PM

Everyone should do this basically everywhere, irrespective of the possibility of crime.

PoopIsAlwaysSunny t1_j9a2168 wrote on February 20, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Also helps prevent you from hitting the dude in front of you if you get rear ended.

mibfto t1_j9ac2t8 wrote on February 20, 2023 at 1:45 PM

And gives you room to maneuver if an emergency vehicle needs to get through.

There's like a jillion reasons to allow extra space between yours and other vehicles, some of them based in self preservation and others based in just like, preparing for the unexpected.

International_Ad6695 t1_j97q0pt wrote on February 19, 2023 at 10:07 PM

I always do this. Always keep at least car distance away from car in front. Just be alert don't be on your phone. You should be okay.