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1. Hitchhiker

A hitchhiker is someone who asks for a free ride from passing vehicles — usually by standing at the roadside and signaling with a thumbs-up gesture or holding a sign with their destination. It's a form of informal travel, often used by people who don’t have access to a car or want to save money.

• The hitchhiker waits along a road, highway, or near gas stations.
• A driver stops and offers a lift (if they choose).
• The ride is free, though sometimes people offer small money, snacks, or company.
• Laws vary by country and region — in some places, it's legal, in others it's not allowed.

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