Seat Position #1 - Captain
Yes the fearless leader, the one calling the shots, and yes the one with the keys. The Captain job is of no small importance, without the captain this trip would be getting no where.
Responsibilities:
1. control of the radio - just remember not to cause a mutiny with your music taste
2. Driving - Some would think this is obvious
3. Tie Breaker - As the Captain you have the tie breaking power in any dispute while on the road
4. Delegating - Sometimes jobs come up that aren't covered or you don't have a full car, in this case its up to you to delegate these responsibilities to others.
Seat Position #2 - Shotgun
Ah, the coveted position of all road trip riders, shotgun! just remember that by calling this position you are also taking on a major responsibility.
Responsibilities:
1. Looking for and Shooting any Indians who may attack - this is your #1 priority, don't forget it. Many road trips have ended sadly when an Indian raiding party kills and scalps all abroad just because the person riding shotgun let their guard down... please heed this warning!
2. In the event of an epic guitar solo coming on the radio you may be force to perform the epic air guitar solo in order than the driver may keep both hands on the wheel.
Seat Position #3 - Navigator
Yes, the backseat driver... you love to hate them...
Responsibilities:
1. Remembering where the car is parked! that is your primary objective, don't let the captain down.
2. Keeping track of the map, if the car gets lost, it's your fault.
3. Knowing where the trip is heading, don't let other side missions make the crew forget what the final destination is.
Seat Position #4 - Head Cook
Can't have your crew starving you know!
Responsibilities:
1. Keeping track of the Cooler/Drinks
2. Suggesting places to eat at when asked
3. Reading signs for food places when looking for one.
Seat Position #other - Doctor
Sometimes you have a fifth rider, doesn't mean they get a free ride! In the case of another rider your crew will benefit from having a Doctor onboard.Responsibilities:
1. Inquire regularly about the health of each member of the crew and report to the Captain.
2. If someone vomits.... you are cleaning it up
So there you go, I hope knowing these simple rules will help make your next trip successful and more pleasant
Special thanks to the people who rode with me when these ideas were getting hammered out, and for adding there ideas at the time... namely - Casey, Bruce, Chantel, and Steve
