Editing Germany (section)

=== Hitchhiking ===

It is very easy to hitchhike in Germany. There are big motorways, called '''Autobahn''' in German, which connect the big cities. If you get on these, you can use the stations on the road to change the hosting car. (''It is against the law to hike directly on the Autobahn. Often there is no speed limit and you would risk your life.'') 
You have more success if you ask the drivers directly where they go and if they can give you a ride then putting you thumb up. (Best is to have a cardboard sign with your your destination.)
A very good site in the Internet is [http://hitchbase.com/ Hitchbase]. There are useful experiences from other hitchhikers.