City parking has never been an easy task-from finding a perfect place to keep you and the car safe to preventing obstructive parking as well as preventing car break-ins. simply living in the City is one of things that worry potential car buyers or those planning to visit the City soon. Finding safe parking as well as driving is always a concern for any driver but worry not because we bring you the 5 tips for easier City parking.
Go through our 5 tips for easier City parking to keep you and the Car safe during your road trip in Uganda;
Make sure that all your valuables are kept out of sight
You are probably aware that keeping valuables out of sight is applicable almost everywhere-when travelling solo, staying in a Hotel and now during City parking. Most car thefts and break-in during Car parking happen when you leave your wallet, expensive jewelry, Ipad, tablet or camera exposed.
It is therefore recommended to always stash these items in areas where people outside the Car won’t see or be able to take as the car is parked in the City. Some travellers keep valuables under Car seats or in the glove compartment while bigger items are normally placed in the boots of the Car and secured with a key. It’s not as if the windows have to be locked at all times and therefore, feel free to open them but only a little to make it difficult for thieves to reach down in trying to unlock the door.
First check your surroundings when pulling out
While it seems obvious, emphasis is needed when finding easier City Parking by first checking your surroundings while pulling out of the Parking lost within the City Center. If you don’t pay close attention, you are likely to run into accidents, resulting from commotion and chaos hence vigilance is required at all times. It is therefore advisable to check all mirrors for other road users-cars, motorbikes as well as pedestrians and any other distractions on your way and if you are packed along the roadside, make attention to your shoulder to make sure that there aren’t any oncoming cars within the blind spot.
Avoid parking near or within Emergency service centers (like ambulances, fire trucks and others) and these places always have signs.
Be extra cautious of Parking Garages
It is undeniable that Parking garages help in keeping the Car safe from natural elements (sunshine, rain and others) but they rarely keep it safe from other people. In most cases, the City parking garages are hot spots for thieves and other criminals who might take advantage of ignorant car owners. In most cases, these criminals take advantage of people who easily get distracted hence might be difficult to protect themselves. For this reason, it is important to become aware of your environment by not using headphones, not talking on phone and avoiding distraction.
Keep in your Car in case it breaks down
You always have to feel safe when driving through the City but in case of car breakdowns in remote and isolated places, precaution is required. Keep in mind that when the place is remote and new to you, it would be a bad place for you. For this reason, make sure to raise the Car hood in addition to turning on your emergency lights as you stay in the Car. Even if someone stops to offer assistance, you can always open the window slightly and talk to them.
Park in the right spots
Getting the right parking spot is important when finding City Parking and one principle is not parking too far from the City Center. However, also parking too close to crowded areas is challenging and stressful for most drivers.