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Do realise that in most countries, hitchhiking directly on the highway is forbidden! In rare occasions however, you might be forced to. Keep in mind that it is very unsafe for drivers to stop on the highway, and that your own [[hitchhiker's safety|safety]] is also in danger. The [[police]] might force you to leave the area, but in some cases they just don't care.
== Alone or with other(s) ==
Hitchhiking is considered to be fastest for a solo female hitchhiker (but it supposedly is a bit riskier as well, than any other combination). A guy hitchhiking alone, a woman and male person together and two women, can travel fast as well. Two males hitchhiking together is certainly slower on average. More than two hitchhikers often requires much more patience and it would often be a good idea to split into several groups. If you hitchhike with more than one person, keeping an eye on how much luggage you take with you becomes more important. One big backpack is to be preferred then over two.
== Avoid [[mistakes]] ==
When traveling for long distance when you arrive to a big petrol station you should prioritize some drivers like:
# Transportation vans: They usually are not so big and there have 3 seats in the front so if you are hitch-hiking with a friend is perfect. Inside you will probably see something to contain coffe coffee and the front will be full of killed mosquitos.(these are good indicators). So these drivers usually drive non-stop just to deliver their stuff from one place to another no matter what. Unlike truck drivers they don't have to pause for rest and they can reach 120km120 km/hour (instead of 90km90 km/hour)# Vacation Holiday vans: The drivers can also do long distances and some can travel for months.# Truck drivers: They quite often cannot take anyone legally because of the insurances but always ask them about the possibility. Two persons is more complicated but the bed behind the seats can be good to hide your friend.
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