My wife was a passenger last year and was not comfortable with the notion that if we went down, we both go down. And suffer the children.... In April she passed her test and rides along with me. The logic is there is less of a chance of both of us being taken out for a period of time(not that either of us are reckless in any way, but from the actions of cagers). She knows that this is in my blood and I do not plan to give it up, ---also I think a part of her wanted to join the mc club. The danger is out there and will never really go away but focusing on what may or may not happen will drive you nuts. Go and enjoy the ride!