How you react in a high tense situation when somebody is trying to steal your vehicle, can cost you your life. Leading security company, ADT, shared some helpful tips on what to do when someone is trying to hijack your vehicle.
-First of all do nothing that is going to alarm the hijackers. Never initiate any movement yourself, it may give the hijacker the impression that you are reaching for a gun or panic button. Remember that the hijackers will be as nervous as you, if not more so, so keep your hands clearly visible and as still as possible, ideally at chest level.
-Answer their questions honestly, especially with regard to firearms. If the hijacker finds out or suspects that you have lied to him, he is more likely to turn violent and unleash his frustrations on you physically.
-Try to listen and understand exactly what the hijackers want from you.
-Try to find characteristics that may help you in identifying your attackers at a later stage, but remember this does not mean staring at your attackers, making it obvious that you are looking for a means of identifying them.
-If they kidnap you, always give them your full co-operation.
-If you have a baby sleeping on the back seat, which they may not have noticed, tell the attackers.
-Tell them that driving away with your child is only going to make things more difficult for them and that a baby means them no harm and is no threat.
-Do not move towards the car without their explicit directive.
