Unlike house or business lockouts, vehicle lockouts can happen anywhere. If the keys are visible, you want to stay reasonable close to the vehicle, to make sure someone doesn’t else doesn’t break your window and steal your car. On the other hand, it’s not always a good idea to be standing outside of your car for too long, as it can attract the wrong kind of attention. This depends on the areas, the tie of day and night, and other factors, but every situation is different and safety is paramount. My advice here is try to find a safe balance, but remember that health and life are far more important and irreplaceable than material things.

If you’re close enough to a store, you can wait inside or just outside, so you can keep an eye on your vehicle while you’re waiting for a locksmith.