An extension to our popular Driver Awareness Program.
Club Torrevieja’s Driver Awareness Program
Follow our simple, commonsense, words of advice and stay safe and secure, no matter where you are driving your car.
DRIVING – PARKING -
Lock your doors, boot and roll up windows when driving or leaving your car
Don't leave handbags in the front or back seats within view
Put all valuables in the boot
Never leave ignition keys in the car at petrol stations or to run into a shop
Never leave the engine running and then exit the car
At night, park your car under a street light or in a locked garage
When you park in a car park, try to choose one with an attendant, or/and one that is well lit and covered by CCTV.
Never leave behind your mobile phone or Sat Nav in the car.
Always take it with you.
Only open windows half way if someone asks you to roll down the window, to stop them reaching inside the car
Carry a charged old mobile phone in your car. In case of emergency all mobiles can still access the emergency services
Do not keep your car documents in the glove box. It's the first place that thieves will look
At home, always make sure your keys are kept out of sight, such as in a discreet cupboard or drawer.
Make sure someone at your destination knows the route you are taking, that they are aware of the time when you expect to leave and when you expect to arrive
Try to avoid badly lit or quiet roads, at night
Never leave cash, credit cards, mobile phones, vehicle documents or other valuables in the vehicle. If this is unavoidable, make sure they are well hidden before you begin your journey - thieves often watch you parking.
At motorway service stations, park your car where you can keep an eye on it from the cafe
If someone attempts to steal your car during busy periods while you are in it, sound your horn and flash your lights to attract attention.
If detachable, always take the radio faceplate with you
If using a remote wireless central locking system, always double check that the doors have locked by trying one of them before leaving your car unattended.
Include ICE (In Case of Emergency) ACE numbers both in your mobile and on a piece of paper in your car/bike
Report all thefts or lost items to the Police
