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If it’s got a control knob, the driver dictates. This goes for the radio, climate control and the navigation system. And don’t you dare bump up the bass beyond all reason, because your driver will curse you next time they turn on their favourite podcast. The exception to this rule is if you’re asked to adjust something, and then this should take immediate priority over all snacks and phone scrolling.

So – no dial dominating unless you're given control!

Thou shalt not track in mud or sand

You’re all had a wonderful time at the beach or park and it’s time to leave. It’s important to leave the great outdoors where you found it, rather than deposit it on the car mats. This means doing the ol’ sandy feet shuffle or banging your shoes together until they’re clean. Otherwise, you might be the one carrying out the next meticulous car detail.

Thou shalt not be chauffeured

Don’t make it weird, passengers. If the front seat is free, don’t sit in the back seat. We take this passenger rule so seriously in Australia that it’s common to sit up front in taxis, though obviously this comes down to personal preference.

Of course if you are sitting up front with a friend driving, be sure to brush up on our rules of riding shotgun so you can truly shine in your supportive role.

Thou shalt not be miserly

We can all have our Scrooge-like tendencies from time to time, but this must never apply when you’re given a lift. The best way to begin any lengthy road journey is to offer to pay for your share of fuel. If this offer is refused, then it’s your moral responsibility to provide snacks and sustenance at road stops. If that means springing for the outrageously-priced bag of servo lollies, then so be it. This is simply the price we pay for being a passenger.

Thou shalt not touch the windows

This is one of the most subtle yet egregious passenger don’ts. No driver deserves to notice smears on their once-pristine passenger windows after they’ve offered a lift. So there is to be no resting of grubby paws or greasy foreheads on interior windows. Or even worse - heavens forbid - closing the door by placing your whole hand on the window itself.

Naturally the only souls who can commit any and all of these passenger sins are dogs, because they’re perfect just the way they are.

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