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When hearing the noise caused by the crushed bottle, the driver’s natural reflex is to inspect the wheel of his car. However, while the driver is distracted, the thieves take the opportunity to get into the vehicle now unattended. It is crucial to remain vigilant and always lock your vehicle, even for a short period of time.
Awareness-raising and prevention
The popularity of a YouTube video explaining this technique, viewed nearly 6 million times, underscores the urgency of delivering this warning. Sharing this information is essential to educate the public about the risks and precautions to be taken. Everyone can help to reduce the effectiveness of this tactic by remaining informed and attentive.
The Unsuspected Risks of Everyday Life
Frequently, drivers underestimate threats that can occur in familiar environments such as car parks or residential areas under the wheel of your car. It is vital to remain alert even in places where we feel safe. This trick of the plastic bottle is a perfect illustration of how innocuous objects can be used against us by clever criminals.
Practical tips to avoid pitfalls
In order to effectively counteract this flight technique, several measures can be taken:
Always inspect the surroundings of your vehicle before starting, especially if you notice something unusual like a bottle on the wheel of your car.
If you hear a strange sound, rather than get out of your car immediately, start and move to a safe place before inspecting the vehicle.
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