Travel Reference
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Choke Points or Bottlenecks
The second rule is to avoid choke points or bottlenecks. Let's begin by dis-
cussing this concept as it is critical while planning safe routes of travel.
The concept of any choke point or bottleneck is central to avoiding an
ambush or other assault. A choke point is any point through which you
must pass to get to a location known to your potential attackers. For exam-
ple, say the travel time between your home and office is approximately
40 minutes. Your home is located in a secure neighborhood, and there
are several roads that you can take to get to work. However, along the
route there is a bridge that you must cross regardless of the route you
choose. Or it may be that no matter which side street you take from your
residence, they all funnel into one street or avenue that you must take for
you to reach your destination. That is a bottleneck or choke point (see
Exhibit 8.1).
Exhibit 8.1
Choke Point Diagram
Why is the choke point or bottleneck significant? The obvious reason
is that it allows potential assailants the ability to stage an ambush and/or
roadblock with relative ease. Whether their goal is kidnapping or assassi-
nation, they will know where to find you on any given day. If you are not
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