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'''[[Hitchhiking]] is usually very safe'''. The most encountered feelings of unsafety are probably concerning the driver's driving style.
== Road Safety ==
* Try to be good conversation for the driver for tips see [[etiquette]]
It is preferable to choose your drivers. You can ask for rides at [[gas petrol station]]s or truck stops. Briefly profile people by their appearance and talk to folks that seem safe/interesting. But always remember that appearances do not guarantee safety.
One of the safest ones to get a lift from is the truck drivers. You sit far away from the driver. You are always able to open the door if needed (just dont don't jump wile the truck are moving if you like your life moving again). Big trucks in [[Western Europe]] anyway also have a sensor on there trucks that let there boss know exactly where they are. Going off the road or stopping for some minutes and the boss will be all over the case, calling on the phone...
== Leaving the vehicle early ==