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Hitchhiking is usually very safe. The most encountered feelings of unsafety are probably concerning the driver's driving style.
==Top tips for safety==
* If you doubt about the ride offered, turn it down.
* Some say to note the registration number or vehicle model and colour.
* Hitchhike with someone you know. On hitchhike forums, such as at Hospitality Club, you can find other hitchhikers.
* It's probably safest to go with a couple or a single driver.
* It's better to sit in the front.
* Keep your backpack close to you, so you grab it if you need to get out quickly.
* Wear your most valuable stuff on your body: passport, wallet, money.
It is preferable to choose your drivers, i.e. to be at a gas station and to ask only the people with whom you would feel okay.
