Acting officers have opportunities to learn from experience while riding the seat. Does it mean that person is ready? By preparing yourself for that time when you’re riding seat, you can be ready to make critical decisions. Only training and experience can make you ready for that time. Mirror your officer and see how they talk, make decisions and see their flow. It’s tough and nerve racking to ride seat for the first time, but you have to be prepared for it and those first 5 minutes.