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Arriving Alive

Personal Safety and Driving Tips for Motorists      
                         
This is a book on how to avoid becoming a victim of
crime on the highways, how to share the road with semi trucks and general  driving tips.

Excerpts from Arriving Alive:

"Stopping for another  broken down traveler is human nature, but it is very unsafe to do.  There is a  big scam that has been around for years it goes like this:  a car is sitting on the shoulder with the hood up.  A woman is standing by the car looking  desperate.  You stop to assist.  A man jumps out from the bushes or from under the car and robs you. 

In recent times, this scam has been reported  having 2 women do the robbing instead of a woman and a man.  It is better to dial 911 and report a disabled vehicle than to stop.

This year, a new  scam has started being reported.  You stop at a rest area; as you leave another
car waves and honks at you indicating you may have a flat or whatever.  When you stop on the shoulder, they pull in behind you and either rob you or steal your car."

"Injuries from traffic crashes provide high numbers.  Passenger  cars and light trucks; 2007: 2,491,000, 2006: 2,575,000 against the amount of people injured in traffic crashes involving large trucks:  23,000 for both 2007 and 2006 (this does not differentiate whether it was truck drivers injured or other type vehicle occupants).  

Safety starts in the driver's seat.  Buy Arriving Alive today and learn how to be safe both personally and while driving on the highways and byways of America!
 https://www.createspace.com/3462997

Street Smarts: A Guide for a Truck Driver's Personal Safety

Little is taught to truckers about how to secure their personal safety until now.  Street Smarts written by truck driver Sandy Long is filled with true stories, articles and many tips on how a truck driver can keep from  becoming a victim of crime.

Crimes Against Women Drivers

According to an Ohio sheriffs report, on a January 2006 night at a large truck stop, a woman driver was attacked and beaten...

Bad Directions

A story from News 4 Jax.com points out that not getting proper directions might of caused a driver
to be shot causing him to crash the truck into a tree...

Scared the Hell Out of Me

During my almost 40 years traveling the highways and byways of this country, there have been a few times that I have been scared to death by criminal acts.

Some of the tips are:  how to secure your truck while you are sleeping, what to watch for while parked, and how to make sure you are found if you go missing.  

Read the rest of the stories and learn how to
protect yourself from criminal acts-buy Street Smarts today!
https://www.createspace.com/3449566

A Few Comments from Readers

It is very homey and full of truth written interestingly enough to keep the  reader reading. I think it will become a must read for all prospective drivers.  Merrill Lynn Sheehan driver trainer

I think any driver would find something that relates to the situations they face and your stories make it
intersting so it is a quick and entertaining read. I think it is very relatable so yes, it is a great way to broach the safety aspect. Fresh.  Kerry Simmons Safety Director OIX Inc.

I have been a driver for 15 years and I learned things from this book!  Jason Cox driver trainer

Excellent!  Marge Bailey, owner/founder DriverFinder.net

    Contact Sandy Long for discounts on bulk orders
    (discounts only available thru createspace.com)

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