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== Bus stop ==
Bus stops are in some cases the only place to hitchhike legally. This is the case when a driver drops you off in a crossection cross-section of a highway.
=== Pros ===
On ramps to freeways and interstates are prime realty as long as the driver has room to pull over. A good spot to stand usually is beside the ''no pedestrians'' sign.
In many places in the United States, on ramps are the ONLY legal option for places to thumb. This includes the entire state of Tennessee. HoweverIn most countries in Europe you can hitch on the sliproad leading onto the motorway, '''as long as you stand in front of the UK on ramps to motorways, like motorways themselves, are illegal sights to thumb a liftmotorway traffic sign.'''
== Toll Booths ==
== Truck Stops ==
Flying J, Pilot, TA and other truck stops can be good hitching spots.
Truck stops, like petrol stops are frequented by more tan just trucks. This is a good place to get picked up by young folks who are travelng traveling across the country on summer vacation, or by the older crowd who are on a long trip by themselves.
=== Pros ===
*Truckers often go long distances
When leaving the vehicle, if you are planning to look for another ride immediately after, then make sure you are on or near a hitchhiking spot when you say goodbye to the driver. Try to choose the spot yourself by looking out of the vehicle window - despite their efforts to help, drivers are often very ignorant about what makes a useful hitchhiking spot and their advice can range from brilliant to terrible. Often it's not worth taking the risk.
It is easy to lose hours by making mistakes such as standing on the wrong road, or the wrong side of the road. Make sure you know which road you want to be on, and keep checking the road signs so that you know where you are on your map and where you will leave the vehicle. This is especially important when travelling traveling across cities.