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Scottish Sun
7 hours ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Rules of ‘shotgun' revealed – as a THIRD of Brits still use tactic to decide front passenger, survey shows
Nine per cent believe you must be in view of the car to win RIDING HIGH Rules of 'shotgun' revealed – as a THIRD of Brits still use tactic to decide front passenger, survey shows Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. The phrase 'riding shotgun' stems from the American Wild West, when stagecoaches had an armed guard up front to fend off bandits. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 A third of people surveyed said they use 'shotgun' to decide who sits in the front seat Credit: Getty 2 In modern times, it means calling dibs on the front seat. And with 31 per cent of adults still calling shotgun to bag the front passenger seat, a study of 2,000 adults has now revealed the official rules that should be followed. Before the game even starts, it found anyone with physical needs overrides all other claims (22 per cent) - but aside from this, it's simply a case of the first person to call 'shotgun' gets the front seat (17 per cent). However, once you have bagged the front seat, your claim only lasts for one leg of the journey (11 per cent). And nine per cent believe you must be in view of the car to win. In the event of a stalemate, 12 per cent said tie breaks are sorted by the driver, and one in 20 (five per cent) select the winner by a quiz question. The study was commissioned by Tempcover, which has revealed the Official Rules of Shotgun and partnered with JLS star JB Gill ahead of the band's reunion tour, which will see him embarking on road trip adventures across the UK. JB, who is encouraging Brits to use the official shotgun rules to avoid any potential car squabbles, said: 'Calling shotgun before a car journey has sparked friendly competition over who gets to ride in the highly prized front seat for generations. "Ever since I first started driving, the front seat was always the one that every passenger wanted and as you can imagine, it's led to MANY heated debates. "Every driver has their own shotgun rules so having official rules in place means there's now a neutral way to make the decision and (hopefully) help the journey start smoothly from the off'. £7 Million Supercar Sting: Police Seize 70+ Luxury Cars in London Crackdown It also emerged that the middle seat in the back is the least preferred spot in the car. While the person who does get the front passenger seat should be prepared to make some sacrifices – by being on hand to act as navigator, and DJ – but should only play songs the whole car will enjoy. The light-hearted game often leads to disputes though, with 26 per cent admitting they have had an argument over the coveted position. With siblings (49 per cent) the most common opposition when it comes to bagging the front seat – however, 30 per cent have even had disputes with their children. Following the tension, 42 per cent admitted they have even refused to get in the car. The research, carried out via found 30 per cent have resorted to fabricating excuses to sit in the front – with the most common being to help the driver navigate. However, 28 per cent have used travel sickness as a ploy to get out of the back. Although for many, the rules of shotgun will be more applicable than ever, as 39 per cent prepare to embark on a summer road trip, and 36 per cent will be travelling with more than four people. Due to extra luggage and equipment, 17 per cent will be borrowing a bigger car for their summer activities. Marc Pell, managing director at Tempcover, which offers temporary car insurance so people can borrow a bigger car and take turns behind the wheel, added: 'With summer here, more people are taking to the road with friends and family. 'We asked people to share their ultimate shotgun wisdom to keep the rules simple and the process fair - helping car journeys start with fewer disputes over who gets the coveted front passenger seat with its better view and extra legroom. 'And if you share the driving, you can all take it in turns to ride shotgun too.'
North Wales Live
5 days ago
- Automotive
- North Wales Live
'Shotgun' car seat rules explained as Brits set for summer road trips
The battle for the prized front passenger seat, or 'riding shotgun', is heating up as Brits prepare for summer road trips. However, recent research has finally settled the age-old argument over who gets to occupy this prime spot. As we're no longer in the Wild West days. Today, 'shotgun' is all about securing the best view for the journey, especially with four in ten adults planning road trips this summer and nobody wanting to be stuck in the dreaded middle seat. A survey of 2,000 adults has dispelled the notion that the driver's partner always gets the front seat. The rules are simple: unless someone has a physical need, it's a race to be the first to shout 'shotgun', but only if you the car is in sight. What's more, according to the poll, your claim to the front seat only lasts for one leg of the journey. In the event of a tie, 12 per cent believe the driver should make the final decision, while five per cent settle it with a trivia question. The study, commissioned by Tempcover, found that a quarter of Brits have had a heated debate over seating arrangements, with siblings being the most likely to bicker. Surprisingly, a third of parents have even clashed with their own children. Four in ten admit they've refused to get in the car at all if they didn't secure their preferred seat. Tempcover has teamed up with JLS star JB Gill, who is currently on tour with the band's reunion concerts, to launch the Official Rules of Shotgun. JB said: "Calling shotgun before a car journey has sparked friendly competition over who gets to ride in the highly prized front seat for generations." JB added: "Ever since I first started driving, the front seat was always the one that every passenger wanted and as you can imagine, it's led to MANY heated debates. "Every driver has their own shotgun rules so having official rules in place means there's now a neutral way to make the decision and (hopefully) help the journey start smoothly from the off". The research found that three out of ten Brits have told porkies to nab the front seat, with 'helping with directions' being the top fib. Additionally, 28 per cent have feigned travel sickness to avoid being relegated to the back seat. Marc Pell, managing director at Tempcover, which offers temporary car insurance so people can borrow a bigger car and take turns behind the wheel, added: "With summer here, more people are taking to the road with friends and family. "We asked people to share their ultimate shotgun wisdom to keep the rules simple and the process fair - helping car journeys start with fewer disputes over who gets the coveted front passenger seat with its better view and extra legroom.
Wales Online
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Wales Online
'Shotgun' car seat rules explained as Brits set for summer road trips
'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. Nobody wants to be stuck in the middle (Image: Maskot via Getty Images) The battle for the prized front passenger seat, or 'riding shotgun', is heating up as Brits prepare for summer road trips. However, recent research has finally settled the age-old argument over who gets to occupy this prime spot. As we're no longer in the Wild West days. Today, 'shotgun' is all about securing the best view for the journey, especially with four in ten adults planning road trips this summer and nobody wanting to be stuck in the dreaded middle seat. A survey of 2,000 adults has dispelled the notion that the driver's partner always gets the front seat. The rules are simple: unless someone has a physical need, it's a race to be the first to shout 'shotgun', but only if you the car is in sight. What's more, according to the poll, your claim to the front seat only lasts for one leg of the journey. Four in ten have refused to get in the car if they didn't get their preferred spot (Image: Getty Images) In the event of a tie, 12 per cent believe the driver should make the final decision, while five per cent settle it with a trivia question. The study, commissioned by Tempcover, found that a quarter of Brits have had a heated debate over seating arrangements, with siblings being the most likely to bicker. Surprisingly, a third of parents have even clashed with their own children. Four in ten admit they've refused to get in the car at all if they didn't secure their preferred seat. Tempcover has teamed up with JLS star JB Gill, who is currently on tour with the band's reunion concerts, to launch the Official Rules of Shotgun. JB said: "Calling shotgun before a car journey has sparked friendly competition over who gets to ride in the highly prized front seat for generations." JB added: "Ever since I first started driving, the front seat was always the one that every passenger wanted and as you can imagine, it's led to MANY heated debates. "Every driver has their own shotgun rules so having official rules in place means there's now a neutral way to make the decision and (hopefully) help the journey start smoothly from the off". The research found that three out of ten Brits have told porkies to nab the front seat, with 'helping with directions' being the top fib. Additionally, 28 per cent have feigned travel sickness to avoid being relegated to the back seat. Marc Pell, managing director at Tempcover, which offers temporary car insurance so people can borrow a bigger car and take turns behind the wheel, added: "With summer here, more people are taking to the road with friends and family. Article continues below "We asked people to share their ultimate shotgun wisdom to keep the rules simple and the process fair - helping car journeys start with fewer disputes over who gets the coveted front passenger seat with its better view and extra legroom. "And if you share the driving, you can all take it in turns to ride shotgun too."
Scotsman
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Scotsman
Rules of common car game 'shotgun' revealed
31 per cent of adults still calling shotgun to bag the front passenger seat | Shutterstock 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. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The phrase 'riding shotgun' stems from the American Wild West, when stagecoaches had an armed guard up front to fend off bandits. In modern times, it means calling dibs on the front seat. And with 31 per cent of adults still calling shotgun to bag the front passenger seat, a study of 2,000 adults has now revealed the official rules that should be followed. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Before the game even starts, it found anyone with physical needs overrides all other claims (22 per cent) - but aside from this, it's simply a case of the first person to call 'shotgun' gets the front seat (17 per cent). However, once you have bagged the front seat, your claim only lasts for one leg of the journey (11 per cent). And nine per cent believe you must be in view of the car to win. In the event of a stalemate, 12 per cent said tie breaks are sorted by the driver, and one in 20 (five per cent) select the winner by a quiz question. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The study was commissioned by Tempcover, which has revealed the Official Rules of Shotgun and partnered with JLS star JB Gill ahead of the band's reunion tour, which will see him embarking on road trip adventures across the UK. JB, who is encouraging Brits to use the official shotgun rules to avoid any potential car squabbles, said: 'Calling shotgun before a car journey has sparked friendly competition over who gets to ride in the highly prized front seat for generations. "Ever since I first started driving, the front seat was always the one that every passenger wanted and as you can imagine, it's led to MANY heated debates. "Every driver has their own shotgun rules so having official rules in place means there's now a neutral way to make the decision and (hopefully) help the journey start smoothly from the off'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Do you meet the needs to sit in the prestigious front seat? It also emerged that the middle seat in the back is the least preferred spot in the car. While the person who does get the front passenger seat should be prepared to make some sacrifices – by being on hand to act as navigator, and DJ – but should only play songs the whole car will enjoy. The light-hearted game often leads to disputes though, with 26 per cent admitting they have had an argument over the coveted position. With siblings (49 per cent) the most common opposition when it comes to bagging the front seat – however, 30 per cent have even had disputes with their children. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Following the tension, 42 per cent admitted they have even refused to get in the car. The research, carried out via found 30 per cent have resorted to fabricating excuses to sit in the front – with the most common being to help the driver navigate. However, 28 per cent have used travel sickness as a ploy to get out of the back. Although for many, the rules of shotgun will be more applicable than ever, as 39 per cent prepare to embark on a summer road trip, and 36 per cent will be travelling with more than four people. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Due to extra luggage and equipment, 17 per cent will be borrowing a bigger car for their summer activities. Marc Pell, managing director at Tempcover, which offers temporary car insurance so people can borrow a bigger car and take turns behind the wheel, added: 'With summer here, more people are taking to the road with friends and family. 'We asked people to share their ultimate shotgun wisdom to keep the rules simple and the process fair - helping car journeys start with fewer disputes over who gets the coveted front passenger seat with its better view and extra legroom. 'And if you share the driving, you can all take it in turns to ride shotgun too.' The rules of shotgun will be more applicable than ever, as 39 per cent prepare to embark on a summer road trip, and 36 per cent will be travelling with more than four people | Shutterstock Top 10 rules of shotgun: Anyone with a physical need overrules 'shotgun' The driver has final say and can overrule 'shotgun' The first person to call 'shotgun' gets the front seat If two people call it at the same time, it's up to the driver to decide 'Shotgun' only lasts for one leg of the journey. It starts again for the return trip 'Shotgun' is final – once called you can't recall it The 'shotgun' winner must be ready to leave at the driver's preferred time, otherwise 'shotgun' rights are withdrawn You must be able to see the car to call 'shotgun' 'Shotgun' resets once people get out of the car Calling 'shotgun' more than a certain time before a journey makes it invalid The 10 highest priority reasons why someone gets the front passenger seat: Anyone with a physical need The spouse/ partner of the driver The oldest person The navigator The person with the longest legs The person most likely to get car sick The tallest person First come, first served Whoever gets picked up first The relative, other than spouse, of the driver
Scotsman
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Scotsman
Rules of common car game 'shotgun' revealed
31 per cent of adults still calling shotgun to bag the front passenger seat | Shutterstock 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. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The phrase 'riding shotgun' stems from the American Wild West, when stagecoaches had an armed guard up front to fend off bandits. In modern times, it means calling dibs on the front seat. And with 31 per cent of adults still calling shotgun to bag the front passenger seat, a study of 2,000 adults has now revealed the official rules that should be followed. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Before the game even starts, it found anyone with physical needs overrides all other claims (22 per cent) - but aside from this, it's simply a case of the first person to call 'shotgun' gets the front seat (17 per cent). However, once you have bagged the front seat, your claim only lasts for one leg of the journey (11 per cent). And nine per cent believe you must be in view of the car to win. In the event of a stalemate, 12 per cent said tie breaks are sorted by the driver, and one in 20 (five per cent) select the winner by a quiz question. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The study was commissioned by Tempcover, which has revealed the Official Rules of Shotgun and partnered with JLS star JB Gill ahead of the band's reunion tour, which will see him embarking on road trip adventures across the UK. JB, who is encouraging Brits to use the official shotgun rules to avoid any potential car squabbles, said: 'Calling shotgun before a car journey has sparked friendly competition over who gets to ride in the highly prized front seat for generations. "Ever since I first started driving, the front seat was always the one that every passenger wanted and as you can imagine, it's led to MANY heated debates. "Every driver has their own shotgun rules so having official rules in place means there's now a neutral way to make the decision and (hopefully) help the journey start smoothly from the off'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Do you meet the needs to sit in the prestigious front seat? It also emerged that the middle seat in the back is the least preferred spot in the car. While the person who does get the front passenger seat should be prepared to make some sacrifices – by being on hand to act as navigator, and DJ – but should only play songs the whole car will enjoy. The light-hearted game often leads to disputes though, with 26 per cent admitting they have had an argument over the coveted position. With siblings (49 per cent) the most common opposition when it comes to bagging the front seat – however, 30 per cent have even had disputes with their children. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Following the tension, 42 per cent admitted they have even refused to get in the car. The research, carried out via found 30 per cent have resorted to fabricating excuses to sit in the front – with the most common being to help the driver navigate. However, 28 per cent have used travel sickness as a ploy to get out of the back. Although for many, the rules of shotgun will be more applicable than ever, as 39 per cent prepare to embark on a summer road trip, and 36 per cent will be travelling with more than four people. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Due to extra luggage and equipment, 17 per cent will be borrowing a bigger car for their summer activities. Marc Pell, managing director at Tempcover, which offers temporary car insurance so people can borrow a bigger car and take turns behind the wheel, added: 'With summer here, more people are taking to the road with friends and family. 'We asked people to share their ultimate shotgun wisdom to keep the rules simple and the process fair - helping car journeys start with fewer disputes over who gets the coveted front passenger seat with its better view and extra legroom. 'And if you share the driving, you can all take it in turns to ride shotgun too.' The rules of shotgun will be more applicable than ever, as 39 per cent prepare to embark on a summer road trip, and 36 per cent will be travelling with more than four people | Shutterstock Top 10 rules of shotgun: Anyone with a physical need overrules 'shotgun' The driver has final say and can overrule 'shotgun' The first person to call 'shotgun' gets the front seat If two people call it at the same time, it's up to the driver to decide 'Shotgun' only lasts for one leg of the journey. It starts again for the return trip 'Shotgun' is final – once called you can't recall it The 'shotgun' winner must be ready to leave at the driver's preferred time, otherwise 'shotgun' rights are withdrawn You must be able to see the car to call 'shotgun' 'Shotgun' resets once people get out of the car Calling 'shotgun' more than a certain time before a journey makes it invalid The 10 highest priority reasons why someone gets the front passenger seat:
