Street-Smart Safety: Real-Life Tips That Could Save Your Life

BuzzFeed compiles reader-submitted street-smarts safety tips meant to reduce risk in daily life and while traveling, from shouting for attention by yelling “FIRE!” and keeping your car keys in hand, to carrying a bright flashlight, never leaving drinks unattended, spotting hazards at corners, checking life jackets and weather before boating, and having simple self-defense tools ready; the pieces emphasize awareness, avoidance, and quick, decisive action to help you stay safe.