10 Tips to Stay Safe During Spring Break
( NewsUSA) - It ' s that time of year again when thousands of college students and young adults will flock to the far reaches of the world for spring break . Wherever your travels take you , it ' s best to adopt the Boy Scout ' s motto ," Be Prepared ."
The following tips will help you get started .
1 . Arrive safely . Traffic death rates are three times higher at night than during the day . This means an all-night drive to Florida or any other sunny locale is not a good idea . If you can ' t avoid night driving , have someone stay up to talk you .
2 . Secure your hotel room . Make sure your door is locked and important belongings like passports and wallets are in the safe . For added security , consider bringing along a portable door stop alarm like that from SABRE , a manufacturer of security products for both law enforcement and the general public . The door stop alarm can alert you if someone tries to break in .
3 . Ensure you know the name of your hotel . Memorize the hotel ' s address , and take a card to give cab drivers ( especially if you don ' t know the language ).
4 . Protect your personal information . Don ' t tell new acquaintances your hotel name or room number . You never know who has innocent ( or not-so-innocent ) intentions .
5 . Employ the buddy system . Never leave a party with a stranger , but if you do , consider carrying a pepper gel key ring with you . SABRE offers one for less than $ 15 . It ' s good for four years , has a 12-foot range and up to 25 bursts .
6 . Practice safe drinking . Always have one friend who plans on minimal drinking to look out for everyone and watch cups and glasses as well . Only accept drinks you ' ve watched get made or poured in front of you .
7 . Ask for help . If you need help , call yourself . Don ' t rely on bystanders to call for you .
8 . Drink water and wear sunscreen . Too much time in the sun can leave you dehydrated and at risk for sunburn or sun poisoning . Take a water bottle and sunscreen when you go out .
9 . Open the lines of communication between students and parents. Providing an itinerary for family members is especially important when traveling overseas . In addition , know where the U . S . embassy or American consulate is in the country where you ' re headed , and check in often .
10 . Travel with your personal protection . Small pepper sprays can be checked through major airlines , and personal alarms can be carried on flights with you . If you ' re out and about exploring , remember that pepper spray is legal to carry in all 50 states .
For more information , visit www . sabrered . com.