driver seat
Behind the wheel
The driver seat is the seat in a vehicle where the driver sits—positioned at the steering wheel and controls.
Figuratively, to be in the driver seat is to be in control of a situation: After the merger, she was firmly in the driver seat.
Also spelled driver's seat.
- steering wheelVehicle direction controller
- take the wheelAssume driving duties
- controlAuthority to direct
- behind the wheelOperating a vehicle
- cockpitPilot's control compartment
dashboard · pedals · ignition · buckle · headrest · lumbar support · rearview mirror · adjustable · captain · command · leather · car interior · navigator · chauffeur · throttle · clutch · windshield · commute
- advantagesedge, leverage, upper hand, leg up, head start
- Bus drivingroutes, stops, brakes, mirrors, schedule
- bus partswheels, tires, engine, doors, windows
- car partsengine, steering wheel, brake, tires, brakes
- power metaphorsiron fist, iron grip, reins, puppet master, pulling strings
- tank partsturret, treads, cannon, hull, tracks
driver seatpassenger seat
Front seat for non-drivers
shotgun · back seat · rear seat · copilot seat · rumble seat
driver seatback seat
Vehicle's second row
passenger seat · along for the ride · sidelines · supporting role · taking orders
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