Do People Still Hitchhike?

Question

Would you hitchhike - or would you pick up a hitchhiker? (Don't think that spelling looks right - sorry but spell check approved it lol).

Answer 1

yes they do but some places you should not even think about doing it

Answer 2

we live by glastonbry and that time of year everyone does-we dont pick anyone up. my dad always used to--- but know adays you hear those awful stories....

Answer 3

No never have done... but I am sure it must be fun.

Answer 4

not if they value their life.

Answer 5

I wouldn't do it myself, but I have picked up a few hikers before. It just seems cruel to leave them on the side of the road. Most recently I picked up some Poles and took them 2 stops up the motorway (as far as I was going).

Answer 6

Yes, i will be hitch hiking soon!

i think in america its illegal now.. not sure about europe...

Answer 7

I would if thay looked ok, i hitched from Calais to Athens when i was young

Answer 8

its illegal. & i would never pick one up EVER

Answer 9

yes people still do though getting a bit dangerous nowadays too many wierdo's

Answer 10

Not if they have any sense. Its really dangerous these days.  I used to hitch-hike a lot in the 60s 70s and now i know about fred west.  I could have been a victim of his. I even travel through 11 europian countries crossing the sea as second driver in a lorry and that was before i could drive lol.  But now no. I would hate my kids to hitch-hike..as well

Since being a driver i have picked up a couple hitch-hikers but i do worry about it.  I always try to do it only if someone else is in the vehicle.  I feel for them.  You dont really see them these days so I always feel there must be a problem if they are doing it and i like to help people.

Answer 11

some people do but...

it's very dangerous.

in some places it's illegal.

I would never pick up a hitchhiker.

many many years ago people gave servicemen rides all the time.

it's just not safe,

Answer 12

I wouldn't, far far too dangerous, but i know people who have, i would not advise it. Nor pick up people, there are too many crazies out there.

Answer 13

I wouldnt pick up a stranger

Answer 14

i live in north east of scotland and in the summertime you regularly see hitchers

Answer 15

Yes they do and no way are they getting a ride from the nice guy

Answer 16

yes but i would only stop for a trade plater