Expert: Beware of ‘weaponless hijackings’
Defensive-driving training school ‘driving.co.za’ claims a significant number of hijackings do not involve weapons.
This follows latest vehicle crime statistics released by vehicle tracking company, Tracker, detailing the most-affected suburbs when it comes to car hijackings and theft.
READ: [WATCH] Tracker map shows vehicle crime hotspots
Driving.co.za managing director Rob Handsfield-Jones says that a lot of hijackings do not involve weapons.
“What most people have in mind when it comes to hijacking, is someone pointing a gun in your face and a lot of hijackings do happen that way but a surprising number of hijackings happen without the use of a weapon”
He adds: motorists should always be aware of their surroundings as a precaution.
“Your first defence against hijacking is to make sure that you’re in the vehicle with your windows are up, your door’s locked and your seatbelt is on.”
LISTEN TO ROB’S SAFETY ADVICE: