random tip

[cos]

When giving someone a ride, it is a good idea, after dropping them off at the house they're going to, to wait and watch until the go inside, before driving off - as long as it's possible to do without obstructing traffic. I think I first heard this as a safety tip (when dropping off a woman alone at night), but I think it's much more likely to be useful for more mundane reasons like they forgot their key, or they expected someone to be home who isn't there, or it's the wrong house, or oops their cell phone is still in your car, etc. Anyway, it's a really simple thing that makes a lot of sense and yet I didn't think of it until I heard someone suggest it (many years ago), so perhaps I have readers who haven't thought of it yet either and could benefit from seeing it suggested.

Any other random useful tips you'd like to pass along?

Comments

[beaq.livejournal.com]

Duct tape a spare car key in an inconvenient, awkward, and unlikely spot accessible from the outside of the car. It's a pain to get it out, but it's cheaper than a locksmith and thieves aren't likely to find it.

[vvalkyri.livejournal.com]

A related suggestion I've been given is to put the spare key inside a headlight assembly. Requires a screwdriver but that's easier to get than a jimmy. I must admit I haven't tried this.