I always stop if there are ladies or children present. In order to prevent the fear I usually offer to call for help or get help for the stranded from a distance without approaching too closely. More than once I have transported people because of weather conditions being too dangerous to leave them on the side of the road. If someone wishes to rob me or kill me then they have the perfect opportunity to do so. I would rather die in such a manner, than leave someone in a dangerous predicament. So far the good Lord has seen fit to spare me. My other philosophy is when attacked defend, that coupled with my size and looks, probably are my best defence..