Scan steering wheels

Question 1

What should you always do when approaching parked cars?

Answer 1

Always scan steering wheels of parked cars to see if the vehicle is occupied.

Example: Look for steering wheels turned out, tail or brake lights on, and exhaust coming from the tail pipe.

Question 2

What are the two hazards presented by an occupied vehicle?

Answer 2

An occupied vehicle presents two hazards, the person may either exit the vehicle, or pull away from the curb.

Question 3

What should you do if you can’t determine if a vehicle is occupied?

Answer 3

If you can’t determine if the vehicle is occupied, treat it as an occupied vehicle.

Take a small tap or loud blast if necessary, close enough to be heard, yet far enough away to take evasive action.

Question 4

Why should you always scan steering wheels of parked cars to see if the vehicle is occupied?

Answer 4

An occupied
vehicle presents two hazards, the person may either exit the vehicle, or pull away from the curb.
Other ways to see if the vehicle is occupied is steering wheels turned out, tail or brake lights on,
and exhaust coming from the tail pipe. If you can’t determine if the vehicle is occupied, treat it
as an occupied vehicle. A small tap or loud blast if necessary, close enough to be heard, yet far
enough away to take evasive action.

Key phrase
Take path of least resistance.