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* If it starts raining, standing under a tree is an option.
* Hitchhiking at night is more dangerous than at daytime.
* 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.
* Always trust your instincts.
* 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]]
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== Top tips for safety ==
* Wear well visible [[clothesHitchhiking at night]], stand is more dangerous than at a safe spot, be careful while walking on the roaddaytime. === (Anti) Social tips===
* 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.
* Note the vehicle's registration number, or at least the make, model, and colour, etc. You could then SMS this to a friend. You can pretend calling your mum and saying car type, color and licence number aloud. This makes driver believe he is under surveillance.
* 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.
* It's probably safest to not go with more than one guy in the car.
* 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.
* If getting in a truck or car driving long-distance, maybe to where you want to go, including sleeping in the truck with the driver. Never tell yes to go all way from the beginning. Say you are going to visit a friend in a city on the way and then when you get a
* 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.
feeling of safety with the driver tell him that you will visit your friend some other time and go all the way now.
* Always trust your instincts. But ''don't panic''!
* 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]]
=== Stuff safety ===
* Remember that your backpack is the last one to enter the car and the first one to leave it. Also avoid putting it into the trunk if you are hiking alone, or if the driver has an opportunity to drive away with your luggage.
* 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.
=== Road safety === * If there are other houses or people in sightWear well visible [[clothes]], you can wave to them or pretend to say goodbye to stand at a friend. The driver will think that somebody has seen you getting into their carsafe spot, be careful while walking on the road.* If getting in a truck or car driving long-distanceit starts raining, maybe to where you want to go, including sleeping in the truck with the driver. Never tell yes to go all way from the beginning. Say you are going to visit a friend in a city on the way and then when you get standing under a feeling of safety with the driver tell him that you will visit your friend some other time and go all the way nowtree is an option. <!-- ?? -->
* Aim to leave the vehicle at a safe spot.
== Choose your drivers ==
