On occasion, it would be desirable to transport a passenger on an ATV. Because the single seat provided is somewhat larger
than would be required for an operator alone, there is a temptation to carry a passenger on the same seat, directly behind the driver.
However, especially in light of the rugged terrain that must be traversed, doing so introduces a significant stability issue.
An Utility Terrain Vehicles has a passenger seat directly behind the driver's seat. The passenger seat comprises a contoured seat portion
that serves as a back rest to the driver's seat and a foldable back rest portion. The seat portion is linked to the back rest portion so that
it retracts vertically when the back rest portion is folded down, so that the back rest portion is level with the rear cargo rack and able to
carry a load of cargo. The back rest may be locked in both the upright and folded position. It may be contoured to provide back support to the
driver while folded, and may have an auxiliary cargo rack in its rear face.