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The biggest furniture manufacturer in the world SECURITY

STAY CONNECTED AND SAFE ON THE ROAD

With advances in technology, you can ensure your safety
much more effectively – if you stay connected.

ere are some pointers on how to keep
felons at bay and be one step ahead of
Hthe crime wave.

Choose your route carefully – Use a navigation
app to plan the optimal route for your
journey. This helps to minimise your time on
the road. Avoid known hijacking hot spots
where possible. Business owners can use fleet
intelligence software and services to identify
the best routes for their drivers.
you to easily send a panic alert for armed or bumping your car, or when hijackers try to
Get vehicle tracking – If you, your family or one medical response. ‘Shake-to-call’ and event- box your vehicle in.
of your colleagues goes missing, tracking and video functionality are even more effective
stolen-vehicle recovery technology will locate – allowing you to make a call or automatically Get networked – Having a tracking company
your vehicle. This can make all the difference record an event by simply shaking your phone. at your service also gives you access to a
in protecting lives and recovering property. This is effective because in a crisis, you might nationwide network of security companies
The latest app-based products allow family not be able to dial to make a phone call. and first responders. Build a digital network to
members to follow their loved-ones’ journeys ensure you can get help wherever you are – and
and react if anything seems out of the ordinary. Share your numbers – Memorise the numbers whenever you need it.
of those close to you. Store your tracking
Stay aware – Pay full attention to the road, company’s helpline number on another device. Avoid remote jamming – Car thieves use
keep an eye on following traffic and be aware Alternatively, share the number with a loved jamming devices to stop your remote from
of your surroundings. Avoid ‘zoning out’, or one. That way, if you lose your phone, you can locking your vehicle at malls and other public
being distracted by music, podcasts or your still get help when you need it. spaces. Jamming-detection technology is
phone. You need to stay connected to your available to warn you if your vehicle has not
environment. This is especially important in Get impact-detection – Some telematic been locked. Look out for this feature when
low-speed environments or when you come to vehicle tracking devices can detect impacts choosing a tracking provider.
a stop at traffic lights, or arrive at the entrance to and immediately alert tracking companies,
your estate or office parks. without the driver even having to make a Stay alert, stay connected
call. This can help protect against car-theft
Have a panic app or button – Look for an app- methods such as the ‘bumper-bashing’ and stay safe!
based emergency-response service that allows method, where criminals get you to stop after
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