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=== Speed ===
[[User:Nonsờ|Nonsờ]] has barely ever waited more than 30 minutes with over 50 rides in the country.
* [[Hanoi]]* [[Saigon]] == Links == [http://marcandoelpolo.com/viajar-a-dedo-autostop-vietnam/ Information, tips and personal experiences of hitch-hiking in Vietnam. A 1433 km journey on 27 vehicles (only in spanish)], by Marcando el Polo
== Experiences ==
'''Gonzalobonini''' has successfully hitchhiked from Nha Trang to [[Hanoi]] without any inconvenient, the expression '''"Xin đi nhờ"''' is clear for everyone, is recommended to '''use it every time a car or motorbike stops'''. The waiting time for motorbikes were between '''one or three minutes''' (a sing saying 2KM helps), for cars the waiting time was around 20 minutes. The cities in Vietnam stretch for many kilometers before reaching the countryside so it is better to hitchhike motorbikes rather than walking. It '''can be tough to ride on a bike with a heavy backpack''', if that is the case be sure to '''let you backpack loose''' so the seat will hold it instead of your back. He found only friendly and helpful people, definitely a good country to hitchhike in. == Personal Experiences ==
* [http://marcandoelpolo'''Gonzalobonini''' '' has successfully hitchhiked from Nha Trang to Hanoi without any inconvenient, the expression Xin đi nhờ is clear for everyone, is recommended to 'use it every time a car or motorbike stops.com/viajar-The waiting time for motorbikes were between one or three minutes (a-dedo-autostop-vietnam/ Informationsing saying 2KM helps), tips and personal experiences of hitch-hiking for cars the waiting time was around 20 minutes. The cities in Vietnamstretch for many kilometers before reaching the countryside so it is better to hitchhike motorbikes rather than walking. A 1433 km journey It can be tough to ride on 27 vehicles (a bike with a heavy backpack, if that is the case be sure to let you backpack loose so the seat will hold it instead of your back. He found only friendly and helpful people, definitely a good country to hitchhike in spanish)], by Marcando el Polo. ''
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There are also toll gates on the 1A "Tram Thu Phi" (say tram too phee), ideal places especially at night.
If you can ride around 50km/hr you can consider it a good average in Vietnam. If you want to visits some places and hitchhike at the same time try to not ride more than 300km a day as the roads are slow and streets are dark at 6pm.
When traveling alone, it's highly suggested you get yourself a helmet, as most of your ride offers will be from scooters, and it's the law to wear a helmet when on a motorized bicycle. Being a foreigner, you may not be bothered by the cops, but the fine is heavy.
There is a substantial problem with police corruption. This is usually no problem for hitchhikers. However your driver may request that you pay the "fine". Drink driving is also common. It is up to the hitcher to use their discretion in these situations. Big trucks have an enforced limit on the number of passengers, drivers can ask you to leave quickly or hide in the cabin if they see a police checkpoint ahead.
== Cities ==
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