Travel beside the driver (4,7)

I believe the answer is:

ride shotgun

(Other definitions for ride shotgun that I've seen before include "To protect vehicle from attack" , "Guards may do this" , "Travel as a guard" , "Guard people on journey" , "Provide security" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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