Statistics quoted by Masterdrive suggest that hijacking incidents are on the rise. The CEO of MasterDrive, Eugene Herbert said, “The best way to protect yourself from a carjacking is to be aware of your surroundings and do whatever you can to prevent it from happening all together.” To reduce the risk of becoming a hijack victim, Herbert suggested the following: • Keep an eye on the car behind you, if they have followed you for a while, particularly if you are coming home from shopping centres or places like the airport, do not turn into your driveway. Rather drive to a place of safety such as a petrol station and get assistance there. • Most armed response companies offer services where they see you in to your house when you arrive home, especially at night. Make use of these whenever necessary. • Do not drive straight into your driveway but rather wait for the gates to open while parallel to your driveway. • At intersections do not look at your phone and be aware of the people there that could pose a threat to you. • At shopping malls reverse park into a space, preferably against a wall, to prevent someone catching you unaware from behind and to allow you to exit the parking quickly. • If you feel uncomfortable with the presence of someone in the parking lot, ask a security guard to walk you to your car. • Ultimately, rather be safe than sorry: do an extra circle around the block or ask someone for assistance rather than regret it.