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* Text the license plate number and state of the vehicle you are about to enter to a friend. If anything happens, they will know the last vehicle you got into.
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* If you doubt about the ride offered, turn it down.
* You can also check if the doors open from the inside by pretending not to have closed the door properly.
* Some say to note Note the vehicle's registration number , or vehicle at least the make, model , and colour (, etc. You could then SMS this to a friend).
* Hitchhike with someone you know. On hitchhike forums (such as at [http://www.hospitalityclub.org/hc/forum.php?SelectedCategory=25 Hospitality Club], [http://www.jayride.co.nz Jayride] or [http://www.digihitch.com DigiHitch]) you can find other hitchhikers.
* Hitchhiking at night is more dangerous than at daytime.
* It's better to sit in the front of the vehicle.
* It is a good idea to get yourself some [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepper_spray pepper spray], just in case. But it can be illegal to carry in some parts of the world so be aware.
* Keep your backpack close to you (i.e. on your lap), so you can grab it if you need to get out quickly.
* Wear your most valuable stuff on your body: passport, wallet, money, mobile phone. This way you will keep these items in case you should abandon your bag.
* If there are other houses or people in sight, you can wave to them or pretend to say goodbye to a friend. The driver will think that somebody has seen you getting into their car.
* Think positive and you will attract positive. Do nothing of this and you might be safer.
* Try to be good conversation for the driver for tips see [[etiquette]]
== Choose your drivers ==
