Isn hitchhiking dangerous?
Try hitchhiking from rest stops, gas stations, etc. You can minimize any risk by asking people yourself in these public spots as there are also a lot of cameras at gas stations and rest areas, plus employees and other people will see you as you ask around for a ride going your way. By doing this you are choosing your driver, where as standing at the side of the road, the driver chooses you. You will be nervous at first but it’s relatively safe from rest stops. Also do not talk about things that may become a conflict once in the vehicle. Never attack someone in the car, not even with arguments.
