How Do You Stay Safe At A Truck Stop?
• 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. • Prepare for any road travel by stocking your vehicle with items such as a flashlight, toilet paper (travel toilet paper can be found in convenient packaging from any CVS or Wal-Mart near you), hand sanitizer, and sanitizing wipes. These items can prepare you to protect your health in most situations on the road. • Find a truck stop that is clearly visible from the road and well lit on the inside and outside at night. Criminals who might be trying to cause mischief generally avoid a lot of people and areas where they can be seen. • Lock the doors to your vehicle and keep all expensive or valuable items hidden from plain sight. • Maintain a positive, confident appearance inside the truck stop and throughout your rest stop. • Be respectful inside the restroo
