Difference between revisions of "Where to hitchhike"
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| − | A good hitchhiking spot makes hitchhiking safer and easier. Finding a good spot might be tricky, and sometimes knowing the area is an advantage. If you know your route, you might check the best places from the | + | A good hitchhiking spot makes hitchhiking safer and easier. Finding a good spot might be tricky, and sometimes knowing the area is an advantage. If you know your route, you might check the best places on this wiki or from the [[internet]], before heading to the road. Asking locals about good places, such as from your driver before she drops you off, might be a good idea as well, as locals often have an idea about good hitchhiking spots - though sometimes the advice is bad, so use your own judgement - it's your call. |
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There are some generic hitchhiking places, like gas stations, bus stops etc. This page attempts to provide an understanding about where you should hitchhike. | There are some generic hitchhiking places, like gas stations, bus stops etc. This page attempts to provide an understanding about where you should hitchhike. | ||
| − | + | ==Bus stop== | |
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Bus stops are in some cases the only place to hitchhike legally. This is the case when a driver drops you off in a crossection of a highway. | Bus stops are in some cases the only place to hitchhike legally. This is the case when a driver drops you off in a crossection of a highway. | ||
| − | ==Pros== | + | ===Pros=== |
* It is a safe place to stand | * It is a safe place to stand | ||
* It is a safe place for the drivers to stop | * It is a safe place for the drivers to stop | ||
| − | ==Cons== | + | ===Cons=== |
* The drivers might thinkg you are waiting for a bus | * The drivers might thinkg you are waiting for a bus | ||
| − | =Gas stations= | + | ==Gas stations== |
Gas stations are good places to ask for a ride, especially while hitchhiking along a highway. | Gas stations are good places to ask for a ride, especially while hitchhiking along a highway. | ||
| − | ==Pros== | + | ===Pros=== |
* Safe place | * Safe place | ||
| − | * You can ask for a ride from drivers | + | * You can and should ask for a ride from drivers. |
| + | *:Ask friendly, and always say thanks and such, even if they are going the right direction and don't want to take you. If you get annoyed by this, the next person you ask will notice your annoyance and will be less eager to take you. | ||
* Thumbing is easy, as the cars drive slowly | * Thumbing is easy, as the cars drive slowly | ||
| + | * Possibly warm | ||
| − | ==Cons== | + | ===Cons=== |
| − | * You miss the cars passing the station | + | * You miss the cars passing the station. |
==On ramps== | ==On ramps== | ||
| − | On ramps to freeways and interstates are prime realty as long as the driver has room to pull over. A good spot to stand usually is beside the no pedestrain sign. | + | On ramps to freeways and interstates are prime realty as long as the driver has room to pull over. A good spot to stand usually is beside the ''no pedestrain'' sign. |
==Outside of town== | ==Outside of town== | ||
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==Anywhere cars can pull over safely== | ==Anywhere cars can pull over safely== | ||
| + | * huge parking spaces | ||
Revision as of 12:32, 24 December 2005
A good hitchhiking spot makes hitchhiking safer and easier. Finding a good spot might be tricky, and sometimes knowing the area is an advantage. If you know your route, you might check the best places on this wiki or from the internet, before heading to the road. Asking locals about good places, such as from your driver before she drops you off, might be a good idea as well, as locals often have an idea about good hitchhiking spots - though sometimes the advice is bad, so use your own judgement - it's your call.
There are some generic hitchhiking places, like gas stations, bus stops etc. This page attempts to provide an understanding about where you should hitchhike.
Contents
Bus stop
Bus stops are in some cases the only place to hitchhike legally. This is the case when a driver drops you off in a crossection of a highway.
Pros
- It is a safe place to stand
- It is a safe place for the drivers to stop
Cons
- The drivers might thinkg you are waiting for a bus
Gas stations
Gas stations are good places to ask for a ride, especially while hitchhiking along a highway.
Pros
- Safe place
- You can and should ask for a ride from drivers.
- Ask friendly, and always say thanks and such, even if they are going the right direction and don't want to take you. If you get annoyed by this, the next person you ask will notice your annoyance and will be less eager to take you.
- Thumbing is easy, as the cars drive slowly
- Possibly warm
Cons
- You miss the cars passing the station.
On ramps
On ramps to freeways and interstates are prime realty as long as the driver has room to pull over. A good spot to stand usually is beside the no pedestrain sign.
Outside of town
Before or after a town is a good place to hitch. Usually where the speed limit changes or main area of businesses and housing ends.
Anywhere cars can pull over safely
- huge parking spaces
