【双语学习】出门在外，最重要的还是平安

这一周，举国上下都很哀痛，因为就在上周，在泰国普吉岛的海域发生了一起大型沉船事故，而遇难者多为中国人。前一秒还在欢笑着的生命，突然就被终结，直到那一刻人们才知道，无论是工作还是旅行，出门在外最重要的还是平安。今天，小编也带着沉重的心情为大家科普一下，出门时必须要注意的几点。

1,Choose your ground transportation wisely

Whenever possible, travel in a vehicle that is in good condition and offers working seat belts. Research the safety records of bus companies, and avoid using less-safe vehicles like rickshaws and mopeds.

共享汽车已经成为越来越多人的出行方式，但一定要尽可能的乘坐状况良好，质量有保证的车辆，系好安全带也是十分必要的。如在国外租车旅游，一定要事先研究好行驶车辆的安全记录，避免使用不安全的车辆。

2,Review the escape route in your hotel room

Let's be honest — when you check into a hotel room, you're more focused on scoping out the amenities than studying the map on the back of your door. But before you get too settled in, you should take a quick look at the emergency escape routes. You'll be glad you did if an emergency arises in the middle of the night.

老实说，当人们入住酒店的时候，大家往往更关注的是周边设施，哪里有好吃的，哪里有好玩的，很少会有人细细研读门后的地图。“防患于未然”中国古人的智慧在现代依然十分有哲理。每当去到一个城市入住酒店，在安顿好之前，我们应该首先看看紧急逃生路线。如半夜真的出现紧急情况，你一定会感谢自己的事前准备。

3,Leave an itinerary and emergency contact

Unplugging while on vacation can be great, but try not to go under the radar, especially if you're traveling alone. Leave your itinerary (even if it's just as basic as which city you'll be visiting and when you'll return) with a trusted friend or family member back home, and try to check in with him or her every day. That way, if something happens, they can alert authorities on your behalf.

度假时将手机抛到一旁是正确的选择，但是千万不要搞什么神秘，尤其是当你独自旅行的时候。在外出旅游前，一定要告知值得信任的朋友或家人你的行程(即使只是最基本的，比如你要去哪个城市，什么时候回来)，每天和他们保持一个最基本的联系。这样以来，如果真的发生什么事，他们就可以帮你报警，即时获救。

4,Keep an emergency car kit

随身带着一个急救用的小包。

Whether you're driving your own car on a road trip or renting one abroad, make sure you keep a fully stocked kit in case of emergency. This should include a backup battery for your phone, a first-aid kit, reflective warning signs, blankets, nonperishable food, a tire gauge, a flashlight, bottled water, and a snow shovel.

在国外，无论你是在公路旅行中驾驶自己的车，还是租一辆车，都应该确保自身有充足的小零件以防紧急情况。其中应包括手机备用电池、急救箱、反光警告标志、毯子、不易腐烂的食物、轮胎表、手电筒、瓶装水和雪铲。这一点对于喜欢探险，喜欢独自一人游览国外的野外景点或国家公园的人来说尤为重要。

最后的最后，小编还是要提醒大家，出门在外安全第一，再美的风景都比不过生命的珍贵。因此，出门一定要照顾好自己，既为了自己，更是为了爱我们的家人！