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at the wheel
In command, in control. For example, Ann hated being told what to do; she wanted to be at the wheel by herself. The analogy here is to the steering wheel of an automobile or other vehicle, or the helm of a vessel. For a synonym, see at the helm.
Example Sentences
Uber will trial robotaxis - autonomous cars with no human safety driver at the wheel - in London next spring.
We had a human safety driver at the wheel but he did not have to use the controls once during our 30 minute journey.
One witness who spoke to BBC Radio 5 Live saw how the man at the wheel reacted to the chaos unfolding around his vehicle.
While limited self-driving technology is already permitted on UK roads, a human driver must be at the wheel and responsible for the vehicle, even if automated technology is being used.
The bus driver, who has been detained, said he had fallen asleep at the wheel, police told AFP, adding that four children were among the dead.
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