AEA wrote: Use common sense. Be prepared with the correct tools for the job.
Life is short enough as it is without writing off a good portion of it avoiding goblins.AEA wrote: Go home at a decent hour.
I've always eaten when I was hungry, at any restaurant that looked inviting. No need to change that policy just because I've had a CHL for the last dozen+ years now. When in unfamiliar territory, the restaurant on the main highway is probably the only one I can find.AEA wrote: Do not visit restaurants on Main Highways day or night.
Even tactically, I'd question the "benefit" of wandering around in unfamiliar surroundings looking for a restaurant that is out of the way. One could easily stumble into a bad neighborhood and end up in a lot more trouble than they would be likely to find at the well lit place on the main highway.
JMHO.
Even safer would be to just stay home, preferably ensconsed in a "safe room", hunkered down behind cover.AEA wrote: Stay away from convenience stores and gas bars at night.
Only problem is, I've got a life to live and things to do. Sometimes I want/need a coke or some gas at night.
AEA wrote: Make sure your spare tire is inflated and your jack equipment is operational.
Always good advice.NEVER DO THIS. Not only is it illegal in many jurisdictions, but if you get rear ended there is a strong chance that the container will get damaged and start leaking gas. This could turn the car into a deathtrap.AEA wrote: Carry 2 gallons of gasoline in your trunk.
Better to just be aware of your gas gage and make sure you don't run out.
In the real lonely places, you may not have cell phone coverage. But other than that,AEA wrote: Keep you cell phone charged. Keep your wits about you and maintain situational awareness.
Train hard, Muscle Memory will keep you alive, your second thoughts will kill you.