get behind the wheel

phrase

: to sit in the driver's seat
He got behind the wheel and sped off.

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To give potential bus drivers a chance to get behind the wheel and help the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation with its recruiting. — Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 14 June 2023 There's also a Junior Racer and Kids Track so everyone can get behind the wheel for some driving fun. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2023 But for people who are curious, or perhaps deciding whether to get in line for 2023 models, now’s your chance to get behind the wheel. — Sean McDonnell, cleveland, 25 July 2022 Waterlink has started building day boats that resemble sleek four-wheelers and is allowing seafarers to get behind the wheel. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2022 See All Example Sentences for get behind the wheel

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“Get behind the wheel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20behind%20the%20wheel. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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