Would you pick up a hitchhiker on your way?

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  1. Waterman_99

    Waterman_99 Light Load Member

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    I'd judge by looking at the person. If I saw no threat and a calm demeanor, then sure, why not.
     
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  3. OldeSkool

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    I might if I knew they for sure needed help. If I was following someone and they broke down or blew a tire I might stop and offer to help, give ride, etc.

    If they’re just sitting there with their thumb up there’s no way I’d consider it. I value my life too much I guess.
     
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  4. mustang190

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    One company I drove for didn’t even have a passenger seat. Unless the hitchhiker wanted to hang on to the side of the truck, hop on!
     
  5. trucker41459

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  6. LightninMcQueen001

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    Been there done that 2 hippie girls and their dog 1200 miles later dropped in LA HAD A BLAST, I did make them shower tho
     
  7. bzinger

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    No way in hell!
     
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  8. BigBob410

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    Exactly. I’ve given rides to people in distress but only ever picked up one hitchhiker in a commercial vehicle. She apparently got dumped on the side of the road by a dude she wouldn’t “get with” she couldn’t have been out there long. She was dressed well and pretty. I dropped her off a few exits up just to get her to a safe spot.
     
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  9. Dockbumper

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    This guy fits your description:

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  10. Dockbumper

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    Looks like a nice enough guy.
     
  11. Waterman_99

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    Ok, so youd have like a 1 in 1 million chance that the person is a serial killer. Big deal.
     
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