steering wheel

noun

Definition of steering wheel

: a handwheel by means of which one steers

Examples of steering wheel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That thick steering wheel with contrasting stitching is a perfect representation of the role Honda sees for this vehicle, and why a Honda Civic has always resonated with driving enthusiasts. — Karl Brauer, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2021 As with the Skysphere, the Grandsphere was designed to be capable of level 4 autonomous driving and, as such, the steering wheel disappears into the dash when in self-driving mode. — Laura Burstein, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2021 Besides technological advances needed to provide for true self-driving, a car like Grandsphere would also require regulatory changes allowing the steering wheel and pedals to be out of the driver's reach. — Peter Valdes-dapena, CNN, 2 Sep. 2021 Black Race-Tex, a high-quality microfiber material, is used on the seat centers, steering wheel and door handles. — Michael Harley, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2021 The concept car's long hood extends forward and the steering wheel and pedals fold away. — Peter Valdes-dapena, CNN, 14 Aug. 2021 It could be built into a vehicle’s start button or steering wheel. — Paul A. Eisenstein, NBC News, 4 Aug. 2021 According to a statement from the NSRA, these vehicles can be equipped with many modern amenities, like air conditioning, cruise control, and a tilt steering wheel. — Sylvia Goodman, The Courier-Journal, 3 Aug. 2021 Responding officers found a man asleep behind the car’s steering wheel. — cleveland, 16 July 2021

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Last Updated

15 Oct 2021

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“Steering wheel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steering%20wheel. Accessed 24 Oct. 2021.

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