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How much do you really know about the best ways to protect yourself if you are ever attacked in various situations?
If someone were to assault you in the parking lot, for example, would you know the best way to respond? Take the following no-cost test to find out.
After you get your results, you will also see the option to view all of the correct answers to the test so you can understand the best ways to respond.
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What is generally the smartest action for you to take if attacked?
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Try to hit the attacker with a blunt object |
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Spray the attacker with mace |
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Start screaming at the top of my lungs | |
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If someone attacks you, generally speaking, the best phrase to cry out is:
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Call 911! |
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No! Stop! |
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Help me please! | |
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If you need to pick something up from the store after dark, it is advisable to:
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Go alone, but remain vigilant |
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Always bring a companion |
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Go alone, but bring a can of mace | |
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If you are alone in the house and you hear someone break in, the smartest step to take, according to experts, is to:
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Get out of the house immediately |
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Hunt around for the phone and then call 911 |
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Hunt around for the phone and call a neighbor | |
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If someone with a threatening demeanor gets into your elevator, experts say you should:
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Exit immediately |
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Start chatting with the person |
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Look the other way | |
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If you are stopped at a red light and someone tries to carjack you, typically the best way to respond is to:
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Start leaning on the horn |
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Leave the car immediately |
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Try to fight off the carjacker | |
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If a stranger presses a gun (or what seems to be a gun) into your ribcage and starts pushing you toward a waiting car, experts advise that you:
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Fall to the ground and pretend to be injured |
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Do as he says to avoid getting shot |
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Try to wrestle the gun from his grasp | |
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Research has shown that people are most likely to be assaulted in:
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Parks, zoos, and other wide open spaces |
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Buildings |
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Parking lots | |
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You can improve your chances of not being assaulted by:
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Staying vigilant about your surroundings |
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Keeping your eyes on the ground |
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Greeting every stranger you encounter | |
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If someone assaults you, typically the wisest action to take is to:
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Do whatever the assailant says to avoid angering him |
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Remain totally silent |
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Start yelling and stomping your feet | |
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If a stranger with a threatening demeanor approaches you in a park asking for the time, experts advise that you ought to:
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Give him the time |
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Try to run away |
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Hold up you hands and shout: "Get away!" | |
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If someone assaults you, experts say that your best chance at survival is to:
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Try to beat up the attacker |
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Create a distraction so that you can escape |
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Do exactly as he says | |
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According to experts, what should you do if you witness someone being mugged or attacked?
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Get to a safe location and call the police |
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Take note of any important details you can provide to the authorities (the exact location, the assailant's clothing, build, height, hair color) |
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Be willing to provide your name and contact information to the police |
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All of the above | |
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If a dog attacks you and knocks you to the ground, animal safety experts suggest that you:
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Try to run away |
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Start yelling at the dog |
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Curl into a ball with your hands over your head and neck; protect your face | |
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If someone claiming to be a police officer knocks on your door, he typically should be willing to provide:
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Identification and a statement about his purpose for being at your house |
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A summary of criminal activity in your town |
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A list of all his colleagues on the force | |
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