Invite along a friend for a lovely day out and once you are off and running remind them that the passenger gets to do the gates etc. Plus bring a packet of chocolate digestives and everyone will come to your truck to talk to you so you won't feel left out.
On most days you can always find some one to sit in the passenger seat. These are normally kids that want to get out the back seat away from the parents
If you want to stay single they will move you in the group so you don’t need to do gates etc.
sorry to hear u had a fall and not feeling very well, shame ur not closer as u could have taken u on a test drive in my D3
must confess ive found it extremely easy to drive on/ off road in my D3 , particularly it being an auto and having the air suspension setup , however can be expensive to repair if reliant on garages