Is it SAFE to road trip ?

I saw films like the Texas Chainsaw Massacre/ wolf creek where there are sadistic psycho killers in the country who can give you a horrible death?
I know those films are not entirely true and is set in old times.. but is it safe road tripping across usa/australia in modern time ?

Tony is the most correct. But everyone who said to be aware of surroundings, right, too.

As a young woman, I travelled across country for work full time for 6 months, and have driven across country to visit family many times. All completely alone. Never a problem I couldn麓t handle.

Good things to keep in mind: at motels, be especially aware of who might be listening as you check in, lock doors, use safety locks/deadbolts, and, if you really want to be safe, get one of those extra security siren things that can be bought on those 800 numbers, or out of catalogs.

Don麓t sleep in your car. You麓re just asking for trouble. I wouldn麓t suggest camping, either, just too insecure.

I wouldn麓t suggest doing that kind of trip alone. I tried to do a day trip alone in Spain this summer, and never even got out of bed that morning. It麓s just too unfamiliar. Really, once you麓re on the interstates, you麓re pretty ok, but it麓s that chance of getting lost that scared me.

And don麓t be two teenagers getting undressed, ready for sex, because in the movies, they麓re ALWAYS the first to get it. :)

i would say it is as long as you have the common sense to know when to protect yourself and take extra procausions

sure, of course, just be careful of your surrondings

yea, i would stay away from some areas though, thats just common sense.

Films are fantasy not real.

of course it is. Movies are just entertainment. Sure it COULD happen, but the chances are so slim it's ridiculous!

i'm sure it has its dangers but if u are safe no worries,omg i would be more worried about europe have u seen hostel!!!

NO! Not in the south! Either the good ole boys or the thugs will get you!!!!!!!! LOL!

JUST FLY IT FAST

There are mean people in the world. Just know your suroundings, know where you are at and be smart. If you see bad guys, run them over.

Yeah its safe. Me and my buddies do it every summer for the last 8 years and we havent got sawed up yet.

never been there.

I would say that it definitely isn't if you are a female traveling alone.

Yes, just floor it if you see any potential danger. lol