How to Stay Safe at a Truck Stop

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Avoid the temptation to procrastinate on filling the gas tank or using the restroom when agreeable facilities are present and available.

   This will eliminate unnecessary experiences with truck stops you would otherwise never visit.
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   Step 2: Prepare for any road travel by stocking your vehicle with items such as a flashlight

   These items can prepare you to protect your health in most situations on the road. , Criminals who might be trying to cause mischief generally avoid a lot of people and areas where they can be seen. ,,, It is helpful to make new friends, not to create enemies. ,,,
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   Step 3: toilet paper (travel toilet paper can be found in convenient packaging from any CVS or Walmart near you)

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   Step 4: hand sanitizer

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   Step 5: and sanitizing wipes.

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   Step 6: Find a truck stop that is clearly visible from the road and well lit on the inside and outside at night.

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   Step 7: Lock the doors to your vehicle and keep all expensive or valuable items hidden from plain sight.

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   Step 8: Maintain a positive

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   Step 9: confident appearance inside the truck stop and throughout your rest stop.

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    Step 10: Be respectful inside the restroom by waiting your turn for the facilities and reciprocate friendly conversation when it is directed towards you.

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    Step 11: Return to your car

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    Step 12: maintaining your confident appearance

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    Step 13: while holding the key to your car firmly with your thumb and index finger.

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    Step 14: Make sure all your passengers are secured inside the vehicle and the doors are locked

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    Step 15: and then use hand sanitizer and wipes if necessary.

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    Step 16: Exit the parking lot of your truck stop calmly

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    Step 17: with the doors locked

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    Step 18: and stay aware of the traffic entering and exiting the area.

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