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Back Seat Dream Meaning

The back seat of a vehicle (or a seat that’s not near the driver) can represent: Being or feeling away from the main action or events.

Being an observer in a group process rather than a full participant or decision maker.

Following others or “just along for the ride.” Secondary or inferior, or feeling that way.

Consider the context and the intention of the person in the back seat.

If they’re trying to direct the driver, they could represent a desire for more control in a particular situation.

If happily riding, they could represent someone who was present but not a primary player in the real-life events represented in the dream.

See also: Vehicle, Seat, Riding [1]

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Sources and Authors

  1. The Curious Dreamer’s Dream Dictionary by Nancy Wagaman [Back to dream]

What does Back Seat mean in a dream?


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