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By seeking rides at petrol stations instead of at the roadside, you have more time to talk with drivers and evaluate their character.
It may be unwise to accept rides from drivers who are stressed, angry, or demanding.[http://www.adventuresauce.com/2011/12/how-to-hitchhike/] Do not accept rides from drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs.
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 don't jump while the truck is moving if you like your life moving again). Big trucks in [[Western Europe]] anyway also have a sensor on their trucks that let their 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...
