5 pre-trip questions for new drivers

These questions are totally optional, of course, but for some riders, they’ll turn a good trip into a great trip.

Simple and straightforward. If it’s clear your rider would rather not chat, take the cue and end the conversation.

Some riders may be very particular about the directions they want to take. Ask at the start of the ride if they have a preference, and set your GPS accordingly.

Summer or winter, ask your rider if they’re too hot, too cold or just right.

Ask if they have a particular radio station or playlist they’d like to hear or if they’d rather sit back and relax in silence. If you have an adaptor, you can let them control the music directly from their phone, too.

While it’s certainly not mandatory to keep snacks, and water in the car for riders, many drivers offer these to make the rider’s experience even better.