passenger seat

Beside the driver

The passenger seat is the front seat of a vehicle next to the driver.

In countries where drivers sit on the left, the passenger seat is on the right, and vice versa.

The term distinguishes this seat from rear seats, which are also for passengers: She rode in the passenger seat so she could navigate.

Someone who takes a passive role may be said to be in the passenger seat while others drive decisions.

Related

rider · airbag · co-pilot · vehicle · dashboard · navigator · chair · lumbar support · recline · gazing · companion · legroom · sidekick · along for the ride · panorama · scenery · window · directions

Categories
Opposites
vehicle control position

passenger seatdriver's seat

Vehicle operator's position

behind the wheel · cockpit · helm · driver's side · driver seat

spatial location within vehicle

passenger seatback seat

Vehicle's second row

rear seat · backseat · third row · cargo area · trunk

Family

seat, passage, passenger, seats, seated, seating, unseat, passageway, reseat

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G