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Opening your vehicle doors may seem routine, but taking a few extra seconds can help prevent serious risks. Are you checking your surroundings before unlocking the car? Could someone or something be approaching that you have not noticed? Are your mirrors and windows giving you a clear view before you open the door?

This page offers practical safety tips for vehicle entry, focusing on how to stay alert and aware in everyday situations. Whether you are parked in a busy lot or on a quiet street, how do you protect yourself and your passengers before stepping inside? What small habits can reduce the chances of accidents, theft, or unexpected surprises?

Being mindful before opening your car doors is a simple step that supports defensive driving and personal safety. With the right awareness and precautions, you can turn an everyday action into a moment of smart prevention.

When opening the vehicle, here are a few tips to keep in mind:

• Check for anyone lurking in vicinity of the vehicle before opening.

• ⮟ Electronic

• ⮟ Manual

• ⮟ Children

• ⮟ Forcing Entry

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Electronic

• Open only what needs to be opened. Some vehicles allow you to only open the trunk and then locks automatically when closed.

• For some vehicles, if unlocking remotely and you don't open the door within a certain time, vehicle will lock automatically again.

• If battery is flat, remember that you can always open the car manually.

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Manual

• No Damage to Body:

• If a bunch of keys, make sure other keys don't scratch paintwork.

• Have a look at the accompanying video for a handy technique on how to easily locate the lock opening and insert the key without damaging the paintwork.

• Be careful of not breaking the key in the lock because of haste.

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Children:

• For young children, make sure the child locks for the doors are on.

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Forcing Entry:

• Some tips on how to gain entry into your OWN vehicle.

• See WikiHow.

💡 Always keep a spare set of keys at a location relatively close to the area that the vehicle is used.

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