OK – We here on the wrong side of the Atlantic have a problem. The pleats are facing the wrong way. This also holds true if you are getting into the passenger side – then the pleats are going the right way, and it is much less of a problem. -Basically there are two different ways to get into any wheeled vehicle. Toweled and not.

Wrapping a towel around the rear end, and keeping it there as you slide in behind the wheel works. But it isn't really functional for running errands and getting into and out of the car or truck repeatedly. But -It works! If you are going for a long ride in a fancy kilt it is worth the time spent. Done correctly, the towel method will get you to the end of your journey un-rumpled.

For running a lot of errands, or if you just don't want to be bothered with the towel you must learn something else. If you are wearing a durable kilt and it is also well-made, you need to develop a method that will get you settled into position where the pleats are not crumpled under you.

When you exit, push the seat back, raise the steering wheel; this will give you more room to settle in the next time. Now - Sweep the pleats as if you are sitting down in a regular chair. Back into the door. Plant you rear at the front of the seat and back into the vehicle. Make your rear end draw a sort of J as you slide into the rear of the seat. Maintain rear end contact as you slide into the seat. Feel with your hind end for any wrinkles, if there are any, raise up slightly and sweep the pleats again. After you are settled, move the seat forward and lower the wheel. With practice this can be done very quickly. The more you do it the better you get.

Back in, Sweep, Slide and Swivel back into the seat.

The other option that you could have is to have your kilt maker reverse the pleats. It really makes no real difference which way the pleats fold.

I hope this helps.