How to build a personal safety plan for travel
Plan before you go so you stay calm on the way.
Danger: call 112 or 181 right away.
At a glance
Do
- Trust your gut feeling
- Tell a trusted adult early
- Save helplines: 1098, 112, 181
Do not
- Do not keep a secret that scares you
- Do not blame yourself
- Do not share private photos or passwords
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Steps
Share your route, vehicle number and arrival time with a trusted person.
Charge phone, carry power bank, save 112 and 181.
Choose well-lit, busy routes and licensed transport.
Trust your instinct. If something feels off, move to a crowded place and call.
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Last reviewed: 31 October 2026 · About and sources
Sources
Compiled from these public health sources. This is education, not medical advice.