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==Women hitchhiking==
For women it might be a bit more risky. It is a good idea to get yourself some [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepper_spray pepper spray], just in case.
You can also check if the doors open from the inside by pretending not to have closed the door properly.
Never useless is to send the license plate of your driver to a friend in a SMS.
If there are other houses or people in sight-distance you can wave to them and pretend to say goodbye to a friend. So the driver thinks somebody has seen you getting into his car.
Apart from being more dangerous hitchiking as a woman is usually also easier. Often women just stop for other women or girls. Even families or other usually not hitch-hiker-friendly car-owners stop to save you from being raped, robbed or murdered.
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===Communication===
Communication is essential to make sure the ride offered is one that the hitchhiker would like to take, and that it will end at a safe spot to stop. Ask the driver before getting in his/her car: Where are you going? Can you drop me off at a service area or other safe place near your destination? '''Trust your instincts. !''' If you do not feel comfortable accepting the ride, thank the driver and say no. Walk away.
