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behind the wheel
a. In control of a vehicle; driving.
Wikipedia
Behind the Wheel
"Behind the Wheel" is Depeche Mode's twentieth UK single, released on 28 December 1987, and the third single for the album Music for the Masses. Peaking at #21 in the UK charts, it hit #6 in West Germany.
In 1989, the single was ranked #30 on Spin magazine's list of the "The 100 Greatest Singles Of All Time".
Behind the Wheel (radio show)
Behind the Wheel is a radio motoring program and segment broadcast across Australia since 2007 on over 100 Australian commercial, narrow-cast and community radio stations. The show, is hosted by radio broadcaster Chris Miller and Nine News presenter Peter Hitchener.
Usage examples of "behind the wheel".
Graham grumbled, climbing out from behind the wheel and slamming his car door shut.