• Doors that
lead to the outside should be metal or solid core. Hollow doors can be
easily broken through.
• Doors
should fit in their frames, with no more than 1/8
inch clearance between the door and frame.
• Make sure
all doors to the outside have dead-bolt locks, with a minimum 11/2
inch bolt. Make sure that locks are also installed on screen and storm
doors, garage doors, cellar doors, patio doors, and any other door
that leads outside.
• Door locks
should be placed at least 40 inches away from windows, glass panels,
and other potential openings.
• Never hide
keys outside. It’s better to leave a key with a trusted neighbor.
• Don’t use
identification tags on your keys or key rings.
• Secure roof
openings and exhaust systems.
• Make sure
windows, especially those at ground level, have good locks – and
always use the locks you have.
• Make sure
all porches and other possible entrances are well lit, with at least
40-watt bulbs.
• Keep
bushes, tree limbs or other landscaping trimmed to the height of
porches or windows.
Drive And Talk Safely
Drivers with cellular phones can be a danger to
themselves and others on the road. Be smart about car phones, follow these safety rules:
• If you’re
buying a car or cell phone, opt for the kind with a hands-free speakerphone that usually includes a microphone installed in the
sun visor directly above your line of vision.
• Be
familiar with the workings of your phone. Don’t try to drive and
figure out how the phone works. For example, know exactly where
the hang-up button is on the phone face.
• Don’t
try to call or pick up a call before you assess the traffic
situation.
• Dial a
phone number at a complete stop. Or make use of the automatic
dialing feature to call frequently dialed numbers.
• If you’re
using the phone, try to drive in the slow lane.
