Hitchhiking (or autostop) is a 1) transportation when you ask people, usually 2) strangers, for a ride in their 3) automobile. A ride is usually, but not always, 4) free. The hitchhikers' methods of signaling to drivers differ around the world. Many hitchhikers use various hand 5) signals. For example, in the USA and UK, they 6) point their thumb up.
In general you can get rides 7) easily when you hitchhike the right way; in fact, often you can find more than just rides, such as offers for free 8) meals , invitations to homes and parties.
