Hitch-Hiking. Is it safe?
Thu, 03/26/2009 - 04:18
I would love to hitch hike all around the world but with all the horror stories you hear it seems to me that most people would be scared to pick up a hitch hiker.
Have you ever hitch hiked? Have you ever picked up a hitch hiker?
If you have hitch hiked, how far did your ride get you?
Do you have any advice for people planning on hitch hiking?
Basicly i would like to start a general discussion about hitch hiking. Who is with me?
Toby Clark
Tue, 01/31/2012 - 01:31
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causion
Throw it to the wind. I have hitch hiked a few times both drunk and sober. Use your common sence and instincts. But never let your fear deter you take a hiking buddy with you to make it safer.be cheeky and tell them exactly ware u want to go remember a few miles is Only acouple of minutes to them but half án hour or more ön foot. Always smile be friendly make it a good experance for you both. You never know they may see u ön the road again. Good luck and meek the faith.
Toby
I am by no means a veteran hitchhiker. However I do have an opinion ! Crossing the road is considered a dangerous activity by some people, however the risks are actually negligible if you aren't an idiot. Hitchhiking is the same. Use some basic precautions ( I won't even bother to detail them here they are soooo obvious ) and 99.9999% of the time you'll be fine. The problem is that the media are so keen to play into our "horror movie" perceptions that IF anything happens to a hitchhiker it gets front page status.
I say go for it.
Bead