Rules of 'shotgun' revealed - as 31 per cent still use it to decide front passenger

'Shotgun' car seat rules explained as Brits set for summer road trips

The phrase ‘riding shotgun’ stems from the American Wild West, when stagecoaches had an armed guard up front to fend off bandits. Now, it means calling dibs on the front seat.

Rules of 'shotgun' revealed - as 31 per cent still use it to decide front passenger

New research has established the rules of riding 'shotgun' in a car - and found the spouse of the driver should not automatically get the front seat.

Shotgun rules explained in full - exactly when you're allowed to nab best seat - The Mirror

A new study has outlined the rules of 'riding shotgun' for a car trip, with a number of key factors at play - including whether you're in view of the vehicle or not